Recorder - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.831439 Composed by Johann Strauss Jr. and Josef Strauss. Arranged by James Grush. Romantic Period. Recorder Ensemble. 21 pages. JGJG Sheet Music LLC #5999033. Published by JGJG Sheet Music LLC (A0.831439). The Pizzicato Polka was written for string orchestra, was published in 1870, and became extremely popular on Strauss’ tours of Europe. All notes were played on plucked strings.