This album features several world premiere recordings of works by Eduard Strauss I, including 'Grüsse an die Aula' and 'Hypothesen'.
Compositional Technique
Eduard Strauss I, the composer on this album, was considered exceptional in two specific dance genres: the quick polka and the galop.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible through generous sponsorship from The Johann Strauss Society of Great Britain.
Performer Biography
John Georgiadis, the conductor of this album, was concertmaster of the London Symphony Orchestra for 14 years and studied orchestration for eight years under legendary conductor Sergiu Celibidache.
Critical Reception
Despite initial critical dismissal, many of Eduard Strauss I's works, especially from the 1870s and 1880s, are considered comparable to those of his more famous siblings.
Composer Biography
Eduard Strauss I, the composer featured on this album, was often unfavorably compared to his elder brothers, Johann II and Josef, by 19th-century music critics.
Performer Biography
Conductor John Georgiadis established the Viennese-style New Year's concert in London, which he conducted for 40 consecutive years until 2015.
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