John Georgiadis, the conductor of this series, reconstructed some works from original archive material and created new orchestrations for two pieces on this album.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The inspiration for this album series is a desire to remind listeners of a time when pure melody was created by composers who were part of a musical 'who's who' before changing tastes emerged around World War I.
Performer Biography
The Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, founded in 1969, is considered one of the Czech Republic's top orchestras and is known for its stylistic interpretation and orchestral sound.
Recording & Production
Extensive research by The Johann Strauss Society of Great Britain contributed to the selection of pieces for this album.
Album & Artwork
This album is the third volume in a series dedicated to rediscovering popular central European music from the 19th and early 20th centuries by contemporaries of the Strauss Family.
Performer Biography
John Georgiadis, the conductor, was concertmaster for the London Symphony Orchestra for 14 years and studied orchestration for eight years under legendary conductor Sergiu Celibidache.
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