Composer

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Johann Strauss II

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Quadrille

Compose Date

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1852

Publication Date

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1852

Average_duration

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8:15

Melodies Quadrille, Op. 112 is a composition by the Austrian composer Johann Strauss II. It was composed in 1852 and premiered on February 1, 1852, at the Sperl Ballroom in Vienna. The quadrille is a dance form that originated in France in the 18th century and became popular in Vienna in the 19th century. It consists of five or six dance movements, each with its own melody and character. The Melodies Quadrille, Op. 112 is a lively and joyful composition that showcases Strauss's talent for melody and rhythm. The quadrille consists of five movements, each based on a popular melody of the time. The first movement is based on the melody of the song "The Blue Danube" by Joseph Lanner, a fellow Viennese composer. The second movement is based on the melody of the song "The Beautiful Blue Danube" by Strauss himself, which would later become one of his most famous compositions. The third movement is based on the melody of the song "The Merry Widow" by Franz Lehár, another Viennese composer. The fourth movement is based on the melody of the song "The Gypsy Baron" by Strauss, and the fifth movement is based on the melody of the song "The Bat" by Strauss. Each movement of the Melodies Quadrille, Op. 112 has its own character and tempo, ranging from lively and energetic to slow and romantic. The first movement is a fast and lively waltz, while the second movement is a slower and more romantic waltz. The third movement is a lively polka, and the fourth movement is a fast and energetic galop. The fifth movement is a lively and playful polka. Overall, the Melodies Quadrille, Op. 112 is a charming and delightful composition that showcases Strauss's talent for melody and rhythm. It is a testament to the enduring popularity of the quadrille as a dance form and to Strauss's status as one of the greatest composers of his time.

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