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The Waltz Tradition
What is known as the Viennese Waltz began as a real
Viennese melange. Around 1800, several different folk
tunes were combined to form a new dance form that became
increasingly popular. Famous violinists from Linz and
musicians from other parts of Austria performed their
melodies in Viennese inns. The simple Ländler (country)
and Deutscher (German) folk dances mixed with melodies
from popular opera to create the unmistakable dance in
three-quarters-time. During the time of the Vienna
Congress (1814-15), the Viennese Waltz had already reached
international fame.
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The excellent musicians Joseph Lanner (1801
- 1843) and Johann Strauss, father (1804 - 1849) made the
Viennese Waltz respectable. Strauss joined forces with the
trio of violinist Lanner, and the orchestra which emerged
soon thereafter, played their firey waltzes for balls, as
well as in gardens and in traditional Viennese taverns
known as Beisl. Later, Strauss founded his own band and
soon a competition of the highest artistic productivity
arose. Johann Strauss had the greatest successes. His band
evolved to an extraordinary orchestra, which brought the
Viennese Waltz to the rest of the world.
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Wiener Johann Strauss Capelle
The "Wiener Johann Strauss Capelle" was
re-established in 1977. In the shortest amount of time, it
gained great distinction both in Austria and abroad. It is
considered a high duty to continue the tradition of the
Capelle, whose original founder and conductor was Johann
Strauss himself. The music specifically composed for the
"Wiener Johann Strauss Capelle" by the
Strauss-dynasty, is presented in traditional clothing and
authentic arrangements.
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The Concert
Donning traditional clothing, the "Original Wiener Walzer
Orchester", presents a thrilling journey through the
"Golden Age of Music" in Vienna with this joyful show
of famous Strauss melodies. We invite you to enjoy the
historically unique ambience of the Wiener Kursalon with a glass
of champaigne. Let yourself be transported by the charm of
waltzes to the world of waltzes performed by breathtaking
dancers and captivating operetta singers.
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Salonorchester "Alt Wien"
The Salonorchester "Alt Wien" was founded in 1994 by
the concertmaster of the Vienna Volksoper, Prof. Udo Zwölfer.
Sold-out concert halls and enthusiastic reviews attest to their
musical excellence. The primary concern of the Salonorchester
"Alt Wien" is that vital care be taken of Viennese
classical music. This, combined with the joy of music-making,
distinguishes this orchestra, as did the concerts of Johann
Strauss and his contemporaries more than a hundred years ago.
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The repertoire spans the
works of Strauss, Lanner, Ziehrer, as well as Haydn, Mozart,
Beethoven, Schubert, and traditional "Schrammeln" and
Salonmusik. This chamber orchestra uses uniquely adapted
arrangements that have been carefully constructed based on the
original scores of the composers themselves. Distinguished
singers and ballet dancers add to the extraordinary musical
achievements and enchant audiences. An authentic concert
experience, which enables a musical journey through time!
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