Andre Rieu / 100 Years of Strauss – CD (Used)

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Author: Rieu, Andre

Release Date: 14-03-2000

Details: Product descriptionRieu,Andre ~ 100 Years Of StraussAmazon.caAndr Rieu’s faithful legion of fans will be pleased to hear this tribute to Viennese composer and waltz king Johann Strauss. Rieu performs this music with polish and a glee that’s simply infectious, even if he’s a tad inaccurate. But that’s OK; as his numerous appearances on public television reveal, Rieu’s best at capturing the lively spirit of the music–not its subtle details. The livelyVienna Blood sets this energetic waltz disc in motion; Josef Strauss’sOn Holiday keeps a furious pace; and–of course–we end with a dramatic and lush reading ofThe Blue Danube. The Johann Strauss Orchestra performs these works with a light touch that conveys the elegance of these works nicely, though seasoned classical ears may want more drama in their music. For them, we recommend hearing Nikolaus Harnoncourt’sJohann Strauss in Berlin disc. The rest of us will be perfectly happy letting Rieu reveal the glories of the Viennese waltz.–Edward Garabedian

UPC: 731454745628

EAN: 0073145474562

Languages: english

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood