Eduard Strauss I was particularly exceptional in the quick polka and galop dance genres, where he was considered in a class of his own.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a centenary celebration of Eduard Strauss I and aims to encourage a reassessment of his musical genius.
Performer Biography
Conductor John Georgiadis studied for eight years under the legendary conductor and teacher Sergiu Celibidache.
Composer Biography
Eduard Strauss I, the composer of the works on this album, was often unfavourably compared to his elder brothers, Johann II and Josef Strauss, by 19th-century music critics.
Recording & Production
Many of the pieces on this album are world premiere orchestral recordings.
Performer Biography
John Georgiadis, the conductor, was a professional violinist who served as concertmaster for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Critical Reception
Despite contemporary criticism, many of Eduard Strauss I's compositions, especially from the 1870s and 1880s, are considered comparable to those of his more famous siblings.
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