Stiefmütterchen, Polka Mazurka, Op. 183 - Josef Strauss

"Pansies". For his benefit concert on 7 July 1865 in the Vienna Volksgarten, Josef Strauss composed a Polka-mazurka which he entitled Stiefmütterchen. In the long series of compositions which "Pepi" titled after flowers, this modest plant was not to be forgotten. The small flower must have been especially dear to him, since this composition turned out especially beautiful. The work attained recognition, and was included in the Strauss Orchestra's repertoire for a long time.

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Painting: Winter Pansies
Artist: Louis Charles Bombled
Date: 1884

Wiener Philharmoniker
Riccardo Muti
Neujahrskonzert 2004