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Notes
Johann Strauss II’s operetta Waldmeister(‘Woodruff’) was staged for the first time in December 1895.The plotline – a case of mistaken identity somewhat reminiscent of Die Fledermaus– is lively, but the libretto itself proved to be less than satisfying. However, the vivacious and immaculately orchestrated music featuring several pieces that would go on to become famous, including the waltz Trau, schau, wem and the polka Klipp-Klapp-Galopp, earned Strauss immense admiration. Attending the opening night with Johannes Brahms was Vienna’s leading critic Eduard Hanslick who hailed the new work by asserting that ‘Mozart’s golden sound reigns in [Strauss’s] orchestra’.
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Premiere Recordings category – Nominee
International Classical Music Awards 2022
“… I suspect you will want to return to this set, regardless of its rough edges, for the sheer richness and quality of Strauss’s inspiration. Waldermeister is a wonderfully melodious score …”
Richard Bratby – Gramophone – November 2021
“… the music is quite attractive and imaginative. This is already evident in the beautiful overture. In it Dario Salvi proves the quality he wants to give to this interpretation…The imaginative music of Johan Strauss is well served, and the world premiere recording is undoubtedly successful.” ****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.lu – 18 September 2021
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