SKU: A0.1335306

The younger brother of the Waltz King, Josef Strauss gave up an engineering job to join his brother in a composing and performing career. In a short time, he created a large body of high quality work, of which this waltz set is a prime example. His brother Johann believed him to be the best musician in the family. This arrangement is based on the authentic orchestral score published by Strauss Edition Wien.

CYPRESS PUBLISHING is pleased to be the imprint for arrangements for string ensemble by Stephen Levintow. He is a free lance professional violist and violinist specializing in chamber music, who began making string quartet and trio arrangements for wedding, party and corporate events, to expand the repertory or to improve on existing versions. Selections include unusual pieces by both familiar and lesser-known composers, plus standard classical and popular favorites. 

The goal is to produce high-quality, musically satisfying arrangements faithful to the composer’s original material, yet sight-readable in most cases by working professionals or intermediate to advanced students. The full range of normal string technique is employed, while avoiding unnecessary technical complexity. Melodic material is distributed throughout the four voices where appropriate, to maintain listener and performer interest. All parts and scores are set in Sibelius© software format, with careful attention to legibility and page turns.

SKU: A0.942764

Josef Lanner was with Johann Strauss I the great composer of the viennese valse. Here is a small piece for string quartett.