Vienna

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Born in Budapest, Fritz Reiner was destined to be one of the great interpreters of the rich, elegant music of late Eighteenth Century Vienna, music highlighted by the whipped-cream-like delicacies of Johann Strauss. Vienna, with Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is a delightful journey down a musical memory lane.

You need only listen to the performance of Strauss' Emperor Waltz to understand why this may be the best recording of its kind ever made! It is impossible to listen without feeling the need to get up and dance!

The disc contains seven delightful Johann Strauss hits, a legendary performance of Weber's Invitation to the Dance and an extraordinary performance of the Waltzes from Richard Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier. This version shows off the incredible power and sound of Reiner's Chicago Orchestra, and with remastering the sound of this famous recording is absolutely perfect.

There's a reason this recording is considered a classic. Listen to it and find out for yourself why it IS a classic!

-Jacob Anthony

Extended Article

The music of old Vienna has never sounded as bewitching as on this special disc from stereo's Golden Age. Captured in rare form, the great Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs this beloved music with a style and panache all its own. A classic from yesteryear, Vienna will grace every serious musical collection.

Contents

Johann Strauss, Jr.: Morning Papers; Emperor Waltz; On the Beautiful Blue Danube; Vienna Blood; Roses from the South; Treasure Waltz; Thunder and Lightning; Carl Maria von Weber: Invitation to the Dance; Josef Strauss: Village Swallows; Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier: Waltzes.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Fritz Reiner, Conductor.