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Contents: [Classic Department Store Encore] [SHM-CD Specification] [Green Color Label Coating] This CD couples 10 ultimate masterpieces from the Strauss family, including waltzes and polkas by "Waltz King" Johann Strauss II. Austrian-born Karajan and his Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra deliver a rich and grand performance while preserving the beautiful essence of Viennese waltzes. There are no other dance pieces as gorgeous as these. [Track Listing] Johann Strauss II: 1. Emperor Waltz, Op. 437 2. Waltz "The Rose of the South," Op. 388 3. Polka "The Hunt," Op. 373 Johann Strauss I: 4. Radetzky March, Op. 228 Johann Strauss II: 5. Perpetuum Mobile, Op. 257 Josef Strauss: 6. Waltz "Delirium," Op. 212 Johann Strauss II: 7. Waltz "Tales from the Vienna Woods," Op. 325 8. Waltz "The Beautiful Blue Danube," Op. 314 9. Overture to the operetta "Die Fledermaus" 10. Polka "Fickle Heart," Op. 319 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan Recording: December 1980 Berlin, Philharmonie Media Reviews and more This album couples 10 ultimate masterpieces from the Strauss family, including waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss II, the "Waltz King." Austrian-born Karajan and his Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra deliver a rich and grand performance while preserving the beautiful essence of Viennese waltzes. Such gorgeous dance music is unparalleled. (C)RS
