Willi Boskovsky's interpretations of Johann Strauss II's compositions, including waltzes are highly regarded and cherished by classical music enthusiasts. His performances of Viennese music were marked by elegance, precision, and a deep understanding of the genre.
Artist(s): Conductor – Willi Boskovsky
Orchestra – Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Recording Info: Producer: Christopher Raeburn
Engineer: James Brown
Recorded 24-27 Apr 1961 at Sofiensaal, Vienna
Sourced from a Decca Wide Band Original pressing
Analog: Transferred using a VPI - HW-40 Anniversary Direct Drive Turntable - Cartridge used Ortofon MC Anna - Merrill Jens Phono Preamp
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All components grounded to Shunyata ALTAIRA Hubs
1 Feuerfest Polka Op. 269
Composed By – Joseph Strauss
2 Kaiser Waltz Op. 437
Composed By – Johann Strauss
3 Jokey Polka Op. 278
Composed By – Johann Strauss
4 Wo Die Zitronen Blühn Waltz Op. 364
Composed By – Johann Strauss
5 Napoleon March Op. 156
Composed By – Johann Strauss
6 Fächerpolonaise
Composed By – Carl Michael Ziehrer
7 Loreley-Rheinklänge Waltz Op. 154
Composed By – Johann Strauss Snr.
8 Fledermaus Quadrille Op. 363
Composed By – Johann Strauss
9 Tausend Und Eine Nacht Waltz Op. 346
Composed By – Johann Strauss
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