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Title	Furioso-Polka
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert polka
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Instrumentation/info	Quasi Galopp
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Price	65.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Strauss, Johann Sohn
Arranger	Scherzer, Eduard
Opus no.	Op.260
Difficulty level	4
Evaluation level of countries	A4 (Austrian D level); PWM-at (Literaturliste Polka, Walzer, Marsch)
Duration	2:20
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Programme notes: The Furioso Polka, Op. 260 by Johann Strauss II – Origin, Significance, and Arrangement for Wind Orchestra The Furioso Polka, Op. 260, by Johann Strauss II is among the composer's best-known and most vibrant works. It premiered on September 14, 1861, in Pavlovsk near St. Petersburg, at a time when Strauss was already a celebrated composer of waltzes and dances. The premiere took place as part of a charity concert, underscoring the piece's social significance. The Furioso Polka is characteristic of Strauss's style, which is marked by rhythmic precision and captivating energy. The work has been described as "quasi galop," referring to its fast, almost galloping character. It consists of three main sections characterized by dynamic instrumentation and driving rhythms. Strauss uses typical elements of Viennese dance music here, combined with virtuosic passages that challenge the orchestra. The energetic opening is particularly striking, giving the piece the feel of a musical joke. Strauss deliberately intended to surprise and entertain the audience. Eduard Scherzer's arrangement for wind orchestra One of the best-known versions of the work is Eduard Scherzer's arrangement for wind orchestra. Scherzer transposed the polka to C major, and the arrangement is classified as difficulty level C, making it accessible to advanced amateur and professional wind orchestras. Scherzer's wind orchestra version has several distinctive features. The instrumentation has been adapted for woodwind and brass instruments, while retaining the characteristic melodic lines and rhythms of the original work. Sonically, the arrangement emphasizes the percussive and rhythmic elements of the piece, which is particularly effective in open-air concerts and festive occasions. The arrangement remains a standard work in the repertoire of wind bands and is frequently performed at concerts and parades. The Furioso Polka is an example of the adaptation of classical orchestral works for wind bands, a practice that was widespread in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Wind bands played a central role in folk and military music, and arrangements like Scherzer's made it possible to bring even complex works by Strauss to a wider audience. The wind band version of the Furioso Polka remains a staple of the wind band repertoire and is performed worldwide. Its lively and captivating character makes it particularly suitable for festive occasions and open-air concerts. * Eduard Scherzer's arrangement is considered a successful translation of Strauss's style to the tonal colors of a wind band without distorting the original composition. The Furioso Polka, Op. 260, thus remains a masterpiece of Viennese dance music, captivating audiences with its energetic rhythms and virtuosic instrumentation. Scherzer's C major version has made the piece accessible to a new audience and secured its popularity in the wind band scene to this day. It makes optimal use of the sonic possibilities of a wind orchestra while simultaneously preserving the original character of the work. * Text: musicainfo.net (KI) Quellen/Sources: Kliment Musikverlag Wikipedia: Furioso-Polka IMSLP: Furioso-Polka, Op.260 Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Prof. Franz Mailer

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	Furioso-Polka (concert/wind band), full score and parts	65.00
	Bezirksblasorchester BAG Baden und Umgebung Live 2003, 2 CDs

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