It is very good. It is in the nature of getting truly involved in a work, to let oneself go, be willing to take chances, as it should be, rather than giving an academically correct but lifeless performance, that wrong notes will inevitably occur, and we must be willing to overlook and forgive these when we see what the overall results come out to.But I will comment on two things - in a performance of any waltz if this nature, whether by Johann Jr. or Josef Strauss, Waldteufel, Lehar, etc., I've always been a stickler for having all repeats observed in these. Also, when the final section toward the end, marked "Coda" begins, it is traditional to take that a little faster in tempo, and finally return to the original tempo when it actually settles down into a reprise of one of the waltzes. The Emperor Waltz by Johann Jr. is a notable exception to what I am attempting to describe.
I totally agree with. I am a professional musician and orchestral and choir conductor, and I have conducted may Strauss Waltzes, Quadrilles and Polkas with my orchestra. I usually select a tempo a touch or two faster (but not too fast) within the tempo marking/range stated, but with every little detail of dynamics, articulation and most importantly colour performed to perfection. I've always adapted both Kleiber and Herbert von Karajan's interpretations into my interpretation of the music. The tempo change can be supported with evidence from George Pretre's performance of this waltz at the Vienna Philharmonic 2010 New Year's concert. This piano performance had quite a few slip- I was a professional pianist and still have three books with the complete Johann Strauss II Waltzes transcribed for the piano- I did a bit a of editing to the waltz because I liked the orchestral version and I wanted it sound as close in colour to the orchestral version. This piano performance just sounds quite rushed in waltzes 3 and 4. And of course rubato is a must in Strauss's music otherwise you've just not enjoyed it enough, and not expressed it enough, and of course Strauss directed his orchestra through the violin most of the time and less use of the baton. During my music career I have visited the countries, birthplace and homes of many famous composers including Strauss, Schoenberg, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Mahler, Satie, Debussy, Ravel..etc.., hence I do have a thorough understanding of how pieces of these composers should be performed and interpreted.
Fantastic! Great musicianship. Vielen danken! I think it's fair to say that "Wiener Bonbons" is one of Strauss's lesser-known pieces. I can't understand it - the melodies are just as fantastic, exhilirating and, as 52dalibor said, "life affirming" as anything he ever wrote. Wunderbar!
Where did you get this sheet music? This is one of my absolute favorite Strauss waltz and there's something about it that induces memories of eating chocolate. But I would have to agree that this piece of music is lesser known and is a shame :/
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Magnifiquement joué !! J'adore cette pièce.
It is very good. It is in the nature of getting truly involved in a work, to let oneself go, be willing to take chances, as it should be, rather than giving an academically correct but lifeless performance, that wrong notes will inevitably occur, and we must be willing to overlook and forgive these when we see what the overall results come out to.But I will comment on two things - in a performance of any waltz if this nature, whether by Johann Jr. or Josef Strauss, Waldteufel, Lehar, etc., I've always been a stickler for having all repeats observed in these. Also, when the final section toward the end, marked "Coda" begins, it is traditional to take that a little faster in tempo, and finally return to the original tempo when it actually settles down into a reprise of one of the waltzes. The Emperor Waltz by Johann Jr. is a notable exception to what I am attempting to describe.
I totally agree with. I am a professional musician and orchestral and choir conductor, and I have conducted may Strauss Waltzes, Quadrilles and Polkas with my orchestra. I usually select a tempo a touch or two faster (but not too fast) within the tempo marking/range stated, but with every little detail of dynamics, articulation and most importantly colour performed to perfection. I've always adapted both Kleiber and Herbert von Karajan's interpretations into my interpretation of the music. The tempo change can be supported with evidence from George Pretre's performance of this waltz at the Vienna Philharmonic 2010 New Year's concert. This piano performance had quite a few slip- I was a professional pianist and still have three books with the complete Johann Strauss II Waltzes transcribed for the piano- I did a bit a of editing to the waltz because I liked the orchestral version and I wanted it sound as close in colour to the orchestral version. This piano performance just sounds quite rushed in waltzes 3 and 4. And of course rubato is a must in Strauss's music otherwise you've just not enjoyed it enough, and not expressed it enough, and of course Strauss directed his orchestra through the violin most of the time and less use of the baton.
During my music career I have visited the countries, birthplace and homes of many famous composers including Strauss, Schoenberg, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Mahler, Satie, Debussy, Ravel..etc.., hence I do have a thorough understanding of how pieces of these composers should be performed and interpreted.
Very well played indeed. This is the first time I have heard this played on the piano and I have throughly enjoyed it. More please.
Such a nice piece, especially at the beginning.
Fantastic! Great musicianship. Vielen danken!
I think it's fair to say that "Wiener Bonbons" is one of Strauss's lesser-known pieces. I can't understand it - the melodies are just as fantastic, exhilirating and, as 52dalibor said, "life affirming" as anything he ever wrote.
Wunderbar!
Where did you get this sheet music? This is one of my absolute favorite Strauss waltz and there's something about it that induces memories of eating chocolate. But I would have to agree that this piece of music is lesser known and is a shame :/
Fantastic.
great great !!!!!!!
Bravo =D
well played
Yes. I played Wein, Weib ung Gesang at 1999, but I have no videos(I bought a digicam at 2002).
Edition Schott: Meine Strauss-Walzer, Band II. (ED 1564)
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Wow, the first comment on my videos is from Germany! Vielen Dank! :-)
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