Roses from the South Waltzes

The twenty-nine piano arrangements in this superb collection are complete measure for measure transcriptions of the best known waltzes and favorite polkas galops quadrilles and polka-mazurkas of Johan Strauss Jr. Neither too facile nor overly difficult they are immensely satisfying for pianists of many levels of accomplishment to play. Reprinted here from authoritative G. Schirmer editions they are presented without cuts the introductions and codas intact the original suggestions for cuts to facilitate dancing retained. Included are Waltz favourites such as 'On the Beautiful Blue Danube' 'Tales from the Vienna Woods' 'Vienna Blood' 'Voices of Spring' 'Roses from theSouth' the 'Emporer Waltz' and highlights from 'Die Fledermaus'. The sparkling 'Pizzicato Polka' 'The Bayadere' galop and 'One Heart One Mind' polka-mazurka are sure to delight pianists with their soaring Straussian spirits and haunting rhythms.

Among the most widely popular composer of light classical music ever, Johann Strauss, Jr., wrote over 150 waltzes and brought the form to perfection as an extended musical composition. By the 1860s the waltz had become the exhilarating symbol of an elegant way of life, its lively sophistication mirroring the sparkle and joie de vivre of imperial Vienna and charming the world into dancing in three-quarter time. Now musicians and music lovers can enjoy eight of Strauss's finest waltzes, reproduced from authoritative editions, in this sturdy, attractive collection. They include The Beautiful Blue Danube: Artist's Life: Tales of the Vienna Woods: Wine, Women and Song: Wiener Blut: Roses from the South: Voices of Spring: and Emperor Waltz. Replete with inspired melodic invention and harmonic felicities, most of the scores have been reprinted directly from excellent German and Russian editions. In this inexpensive treasury they offer a rich source of inspiration and delight for every waltz lover.

25 titles including: The Beautiful Blue Danube £ Emperor Waltz £ My Vienna £ Tales from the Vienna Woods £ Voices of Spring £ Wine Woman and Song £ Tick Tock Polka £ and more.