Emperor Waltz Op.437

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Product ID: GM1 CL198
By Johann Strauss Jr.

Publisher:
Goodmusic
Arranger:
2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Timpani, Percussion (2 players: Snare drum, Bass Drum, Tambourine), Harp, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass 4/4/3/4/2)
Series:
Goodmusic Concert Classics
Genre:
Romantic, Waltz
Line Up:
Symphony Orchestra
Duration:
11:00
Level: 3

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The Kaiser-Walzer was originally titled "Hand in Hand" and was intended as a toast made in August 1889 by Austrian emperor Franz Josef on the occasion of his visit to the German Kaiser Wilhelm II where it was symbolic as a "toast of friendship" extended by Austria to Germany. Strauss' publisher, Fritz Simrock, suggested the title Kaiser-Walzer since the title could allude to either monarch, and thus satisfy the vanity of both rulers. The waltz was first performed in Berlin on 21 October 1889.
Da Capo & Dal segnos have been written out in full in this edition for ease of use.

Instrumentation

2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 3 Trombones, Timpani, Percussion (2 players: Snare drum, Bass Drum, Tambourine), Harp, Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass 4/4/3/4/2)