Johann Strauss II: Graduation Ball; Le Beau Danube

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Composer: Antal Dorati
Composer: Johann II [Junior] Strauss
Edition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2005-09-11
Music Label: Eloquence

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Music Review: CD transformation is superb
Rating: 5 Stars

I absolutely love the Graduation Ball Ballet, Strauss'(Jr.) music arranged by Antal Dorati into a magnificently quirkey ballet set in 1840 involving a schol for girls, who host a ball for the neighbouring boys military cadets under the supervision of the headmistress. The boys arrive and the ball gets underway, both sides quite nervous as the boys pair off with the girls and the headmistress & the boys chaperone an elderly General pair off as well. I'll leave what happens next for you to draw your own conclusion!!
Wonderfully played by the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Dorati.
Coupled with this is the lesser know work of Strauss' "Le Beau Danube" orchestrated by Roger Desormiere; who not only uses Johann jr. but also music from his father Johann sr. & his brother Josef. This was prepared for the Ballet Russes de Monte- Carlo between 1925-1930. This has little plot to speak of but is a favourite with balletomanes when revived. It is played here by the National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Richard Bonynge. This is also a magical piece. Quite a good coupling & well worth a hearing, you will not regret it. Makes for a nice Strauss evening.

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