Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Tritsch-Tratsch Polka

Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
A lively polka by Johann Strauss II.
Written in 1858.
Wikipedia entry here.




[Symphony Orchestra]
Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela (2016)
Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel


[Orchestra and Choir]
Vienna Philhamonic and Vienna Boys Choir (2012) 
New Year Concert 2012 in Vienna
Conducted by Mariss Jansons



HIGHLIGHT 1
 
[Solo Piano]
Paraphrase by Cziffra
A supervirtuoso arrangement!

Performed by Yuja Wang (2010)
At the Verbier Festival 2010

Energetic and exhilarating.
Breathtaking technique, at breakneck speed.
Perfectly executed!




Paraphrase for Solo Piano by Cziffra
Running Score by tomekkobialka









HIGHLIGHT 2
 
[Piano Duet (Four Hands)]
Arranged and Performed by Scott Brothers Duo (Jonathan and Tom Scott)
Lively arrangement and tight performance. 
Very nice texturing with twinkly bits keeping up the momentum of the piece.
 Captures the mood of the polka perfectly.