Johann Strauss II - The Blue Danube
for Chamber Orchestra

Johann Strauss II (1825 – 1899) was known in his lifetime as “The Waltz King”, who composed a vast number of dances, as well as operettas and ballet. Perhaps his most famous work is An der schonen, blauen Donau (On the beautiful blue Danube), commonly known as The Blue Danube. It was composed in 1866 and first performed with choir in 1867 at a concert by the Wiener Mannesgesang-Verein (Vienna Men's Choral Association). Strauss adapted it into an instrumental piece for a performance at the 1867 Paris World Fair, where it was a huge success. This arrangement aims to create a full orchestral picture from a smaller ensemble, and is the complete work without cuts.

Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Harp, 2 Percussion (timpani, snare drum, triangle), Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass (15 players)​

A larger string section can be used.
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