Solon sayings
Solon-Sprüche is a waltz by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 128). The work was performed for the first time on January 19, 1853 in the Sofienbad-Sall .
Remarks
The waltz was written for a ball for law students at Vienna University. The name Solon is derived from the ancient jurist of the same name Solon (638–559 BC). This was considered one of the seven wise men of Greece. Hence the name was harmless. However, Solon was also a politician and as such he initiated reforms at the time. Many citizens of the Danube Monarchy also wanted reforms in 1853. From this point of view, the title of the waltz can also be understood as a political signal for reforms.
The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 8 minutes and 38 seconds. Depending on the musical conception of the conductor, this time can change by up to a minute plus or minus.
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Individual proof
- ↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 16) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), published by Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the fifth track on the 2nd CD.