【專輯名稱】Strauss Waltzes (施特勞斯 華爾茲)
【專輯藝人】JOHANN & JOSEF STRAUSS, Fritz Reiner & Chicago Symphony Orchestra
【專輯類型】Classical, Orchestral/Symphonic
【專輯發行】June 5, 1989
【專輯出版】RCA Red Seal
"Reiner and his orchestra are in glorious form. The quality of these Strauss family waltzes can survive even the most inept amateur and hand-organ grinder. In the hands of Reiner, however, the waltzes sound marvellous and are a real joy. Reiner was conducting in Vienna as early as 1915 and one can clearly hear that the Viennese stamp of authenticity is attached to these performances. The spirit of Vienna is also perpetuated with the Chicago Symphony having several Vienna-trained members at the time of these recordings.Reiner is able effortlessly to adapt to the contrasting moods and fast-changing tempos. He manages to deliver real excitement and an anticipation of what is to come next. He knows how to obtain the slight buoyancy on the second beat, an almost inaudible accent after an almost inaudible pause."-- Michael Cookson, MusicWeb International.
【專輯曲目】
01. Künstler-Leben (Artists' Life), waltz for orchestra, Op. 316
02. Wiener Blut (Vienna Blood), waltz for orchestra, Op. 354
03. Schatz-Walzer (Treasure Waltz), for orchestra, Op. 418
04. Mein Lebenslauf ist Lieb'und Lust (My Life Is Love and Laughter), waltz, Op. 263
05. Rosen aus dem Süden (Roses from the South), waltz for orchestra, Op. 388
06. An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube)
07. Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Waltz), for orchestra, Op. 437
08. Dorfschwalben Aus Osterreich (Austrian Village Swallows), waltz for orchestra, Op. 164
09. Morgenblätter (Morning Papers), waltz for orchestra, Op. 279
10. Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lightning), polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 324