Souvenir polka

The souvenir polka is a polka by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 162). The work was first performed on January 23, 1855 in Schwenders Casino in Vienna .

Remarks

The polka was composed and performed for a charity event during Mardi Gras in 1855. This event was organized by the entrepreneur Franz Ignaz Singer, who wanted to support the poor in the city of Vienna.

The playing time on the CD listed under itemization is 2 minutes and 42 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.

Web links

The souvenir polka on the Naxos online CD description

Individual proof

↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 40) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), publisher Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the twelfth track on the 12th CD.

[1] Source: English version of the booklet (page 40) in the 52 CD complete edition of the orchestral works by Johann Strauss (son), publisher Naxos (label) . The work can be heard as the twelfth track on the 12th CD.