Kettenbrücke-Walzer
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Kettenbrücke-Walzer (Chain Bridge Waltz), Op. 4, is a waltz composed by Johann Strauss I in 1828.[1] Its title commemorated the construction of the first chain bridge over the Donaukanal through the inner city, Sophienbrücke in Vienna, built after a design by Ignaz Mitis[2] and completed in 1825.[3]
The waltz is orchestrated for one flute, two clarinets, two horns, timpani, three violins and a double bass.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Kettenbrücke-Walzer : [op. 4] / von Johann Strauss". digital.wienbibliothek.at. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ "Ignaz Mitis". architektenlexikon.at (in German). Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ Kurrer, Karl-Eugen (2012). "2.4.1.1. Austria". The History of the Theory of Structures: From Arch Analysis to Computational Mechanics. John Wiley & Sons. p. 36. ISBN 978-3-43-360134-1.
- ^ "Strauss I, J.: Edition – Vol. 1 CD". Naxos Records. Archived from the original on 14 June 2009. Retrieved 19 January 2008.
External links[edit]
- Kettenbrücke-Walzer (piano solo version), Op. 4 (Johann Strauss Sr.): Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
- Audio on YouTube, London Symphony Orchestra, Arnold Roth conducting
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