Johannes Wildner, the conductor on this album, has extensive experience as a member of the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera Orchestra, which has influenced his conducting style.
Recording & Production
The works by Johann Strauss II on this recording were performed using the New Complete Edition of Johann Strauss, edited by the Vienna Strauss Edition.
Performer Biography
The Wiener Johann Strauss Orchestra was formed in 1965 by Eduard Strauss, great-nephew of Johann Strauss, and other Viennese musicians to provide authentic interpretations of classical Viennese music.
Composer Biography
Josef Strauss, the second son of Johann Strauss I, initially studied mechanical engineering and worked as an architectural draughtsman before joining the family music business full-time.
Composer Biography
Johann Strauss I, born in Vienna in 1804, was initially apprenticed to a bookbinder before becoming a violinist and establishing his own dance orchestra in 1825.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johann Strauss II, the most famous of the Strauss family, developed the classical Viennese waltz to such a high degree that it became suitable for both the concert hall and the ballroom.
