Composer

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Johann Strauss II

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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March

Publication Date

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1852

Average_duration

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2:55

Johann Strauss II, also known as the "Waltz King," composed the "Großfürsten-Marsch, Op. 107 (RV 107)" in 1851. The march was dedicated to the Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich of Russia, who was a great admirer of Strauss's music. The premiere of the march took place on October 19, 1851, at the Redoutensaal in Vienna. The "Großfürsten-Marsch" is a grand and majestic march that is characterized by its strong and powerful rhythms. The march is written in the key of E-flat major and is divided into three distinct sections. The first section is marked by a bold and triumphant melody that is played by the brass section. The second section is more subdued and features a lyrical melody that is played by the woodwinds. The final section is a return to the bold and triumphant melody of the first section, but with added flourishes and embellishments. The "Großfürsten-Marsch" is a prime example of Strauss's ability to write music that is both elegant and powerful. The march is a testament to his skill as a composer and his ability to capture the spirit of the time in which he lived. The "Großfürsten-Marsch" remains a popular piece of music to this day and is often performed at military ceremonies and other formal events.

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