Composer

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Johann Strauss II

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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March

Compose Date

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1856

Publication Date

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1856

Average_duration

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2:49

Johann Strauss II, also known as the "Waltz King," composed the "Krönungs-Marsch, Op. 183 (RV 183)" in 1867 to celebrate the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary. The march premiered on June 8, 1867, at the coronation ceremony in Budapest. The "Krönungs-Marsch" is a grand and majestic march that is divided into three distinct sections. The first section is marked by a bold and triumphant melody played by the brass section. The second section is more subdued and features a lyrical melody played by the woodwinds. The third section returns to the bold and triumphant melody of the first section, building to a powerful climax. The march is characterized by its use of contrasting themes and its dynamic range. The bold and triumphant melody of the first and third sections is contrasted with the more subdued and lyrical melody of the second section. The march also features a wide range of dynamics, from the soft and delicate passages of the second section to the powerful and majestic passages of the first and third sections. The "Krönungs-Marsch" is a testament to Johann Strauss II's skill as a composer and his ability to capture the grandeur and majesty of important events. Its premiere at the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary was a fitting tribute to the occasion and helped to cement Strauss's reputation as one of the greatest composers of his time.

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