Emperor Waltz. Par STRAUSS JOHANN (FILS). Everybody loves a Strauss waltz and they can beguaranteed to put a smile on the face of the audienceduring a concert. This waltz was composed in1888 by Johann Strauss, Jr. and many peopleconsider it to be his best composition - evenrivalling The Blue Danube. The Kaiser-Walzer has a quiet, rather melancholicopening, entirely in character with the personalityof the calm and dignified monarch Franz-Josef towhom it was dedicated. It is full of playful motifsand refined surprises and the lilting melody is sureto make everyone want to get up and dance. / Niveau : 3 / Valse / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie
