Goodbye polka

The reunion polka is a polka by Johann Strauss Sohn (op. 142). The work was first performed on September 18, 1853 in Ungers Casino in Vienna.

Remarks

The polka was composed on the occasion of Johann Strauss' return from a longer stay at a spa and premiered on September 18, 1853 at a festival in Ungers Casino together with the Neuhauser polka . With the work, the composer expressed his joy at seeing his audience again after a serious illness. By the way, the joy was mutual. The audience was also happy to see the popular Kapellmeister return home.

The playing time on the CD listed under individual records is 2 minutes and 35 seconds. This time can vary somewhat depending on the conductor's musical conception.

Web links

The reunion polka on the Naxos online CD description

Individual proof

↑ Source: English version of the booklet (page 30) 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 8th CD.

[1] Source: English version of the booklet (page 30) 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 8th CD.