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Title	Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald (Lègendes de la forêt viennoise / Tales from the Vienna Woods)
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert waltz
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band); Ztr (zither)
Instrumentation/info	Mit Ztr-Solo
Format	DirStm (Condensed Score and parts)
Publisher's article no.	KL 51
Series title	Wiener Musik Edition
Year of publication	1938/2008
Price	126.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Strauss, Johann Sohn
Arranger	Kliment, Hans; Mauerhofer, Anton
Opus no.	Op.325
Difficulty level	4
Evaluation level of countries	PWM-at (Literaturliste Polka, Walzer, Marsch)
Duration	13:50
Additional info/contents	This waltz can be seen as a declaration of love to the landscape around Vienna. The world premiere took place on 19 June 1868 in the Imperial Palace in Vienna, Volksgarten took place.
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Programme notes: Johann Strauss Sohn, known as the “Waltz King,” created a masterpiece with his concert waltz “Stories from the Vienna Woods” that captures the elegance and charm of the Austrian capital. This composition, which premiered in 1868, has become a timeless classic and remains an outstanding example of the Viennese waltz tradition. The music of "Stories from the Vienna Woods" reflects the lively character and happy atmosphere of the Vienna Woods. Strauss captures the serene mood of the landscape and cleverly weaves it with the harmonic turns and melodic lines of the waltz. The lively rhythms and dance-like structure of the piece invite the audience to immerse themselves in the festive world of Viennese sociability. A special feature of "Stories from the Vienna Woods" is the clever use of various instruments to underline the picturesque backdrop of the Vienna Woods. Strauss not only integrates the characteristic sounds of strings, woodwinds and brass, but also relies on the zither, a traditional Austrian stringed instrument. This instrumental variety helps expand the tonal palette and shape the rich texture of the waltz. The composition of "Stories from the Vienna Woods" is in the context of the Viennese waltz tradition, which had a significant influence on music history. The waltz was valued not only as dance music, but also as an expression of joy in life and social interaction. “Stories from the Vienna Woods” captured this spirit and is often associated with the splendor of Vienna balls and the beauty of nature. Johann Strauss Sohn's "Stories from the Vienna Woods" is an enchanting concert waltz that captures the cultural and musical finesse of the 19th century. The lively depiction of the Vienna Woods, the characteristic three-part structure and the instrumental diversity make this work a timeless jewel of the Viennese musical tradition. "Stories from the Vienna Woods" remains not only a highlight in the Waltz King's repertoire, but also a musical window into the festive and sociable world of old Vienna. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Wikipedia

	Format	EUR
	Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald (Lègendes de la forêt viennoise / Tales from the Vienna Woods) (concert/wind band; zither), Condensed Score and parts	126.00
	Bezirksblasorchester BAG Baden und Umgebung Live 1999, audio CD	17.90

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