Composer

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Johann Strauss I

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Waltz

Compose Date

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1828

Average_duration

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5:50

Johann Strauss I's "Walzer à la Paganini, Op. 11" is a waltz that was composed in 1842. It premiered on February 27, 1842, at the Dommayer's Casino in Hietzing, Vienna. The waltz is divided into six movements, each of which is named after a different Paganini composition. The first movement, "Introduktion," is a slow and stately introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the waltz. The second movement, "La Campanella," is a lively and energetic waltz that features a prominent bell-like melody. The third movement, "La Streghe," is a fast and frenetic waltz that is based on Paganini's "Witches' Dance." The fourth movement, "Il Carnevale di Venezia," is a playful and whimsical waltz that is based on Paganini's "Carnival of Venice." The fifth movement, "Nel cor più non mi sento," is a slow and romantic waltz that is based on Paganini's "Non più mesta accanto al fuoco." The final movement, "La Caccia," is a fast and lively waltz that is based on Paganini's "La Chasse." It features a prominent hunting horn melody and a sense of excitement and urgency. Overall, "Walzer à la Paganini, Op. 11" is a virtuosic and technically demanding waltz that showcases Strauss's skill as a composer and arranger. It is notable for its use of Paganini's compositions as source material and for its varied and dynamic movements.

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