Composer

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Josef Strauss

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Mazurka

Compose Date

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1866

Average_duration

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4:29

Die Libelle, Op. 204 is a waltz composed by Josef Strauss, the younger brother of Johann Strauss II. The piece was composed in 1868 and premiered on February 9, 1868, at the Sofienbad-Saal in Vienna. The waltz is divided into six movements, each with its own unique character and melody. The first movement begins with a lively and energetic melody played by the strings, which is then joined by the woodwinds and brass. The second movement is more subdued, with a slower tempo and a more romantic melody played by the strings. The third movement is a lively and playful scherzo, featuring a fast-paced melody played by the woodwinds and brass. The fourth movement is a beautiful and lyrical waltz, with a soaring melody played by the strings. The fifth movement is a lively and energetic polka, featuring a playful melody played by the woodwinds and brass. The final movement is a triumphant and celebratory coda, bringing the piece to a rousing conclusion. The waltz is named after the dragonfly, which is known in German as "die Libelle." The piece captures the light and graceful movements of the dragonfly, with its lively and playful melodies and its soaring and lyrical passages. The waltz is a testament to Josef Strauss's skill as a composer, and it remains a beloved piece of classical music to this day.

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