The waltz king wrote a wedding prelude. Who knew?
Full Title Hochzeitpräludium (Wedding Prelude in F major) by Johann Strauss Op.469
Notes Yes. That is Johann Strauss the Younger, the Waltz King - but no sign of the waltz here: this is a sacred piece, first heard in 1896, at the wedding of his step-daughter, Alice. Originally for harmonium, harp and violin.
Duration 2'
Performers required
- Organ alone
Source of printed music Organ arrangement by Joachim Dorfmüller, published by Doblinger, 1981
