[.ca] Waltzes

Vienna Blood.:
No one plays the Strauss waltzes like the Vienna Philharmonic. From their signature lilt to their shimmering polish, this music is in their blood. This collection presents the legendary Boskovsky recordings in a nice mid-price package, and despite the German-only track listings (where's my dictionary!) it's the ideal choice for collectors worldwide.

Definitive Compilation of Strauss Waltzes:
For many years Willi Boskovsky, concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic, led his orchestra in its annual New Year's Day Concert series. I believe this splendid collection is recorded from many of these concerts, featuring both familiar and lesser known Strauss waltzes. Boskovsky was a superlative technician at the podium, but also one with much emotion, capturing the essence of Strauss' light-hearted music. Those in search of a definitive Strauss waltz collection need look no further.

Boskovsky's Secret:
Before purchasing this two-CD set last year ..., I did considerable shopping for the "perfect" Strauss collection. Even at the time of purchase, all the Boskovsky hype left a nagging concern that these pieces might reflect too much Willi and not enough Strauss. No need for concern. This offering is a treasure. Part of Maestro Boskovsky's secret seems to be a perfect mix of technique and technicality -- a blend to please the romantic, the purist, and even us music lovers who are a little of both. His conducting reflects feeling and passion but without crossing the line and affecting the integrity of the music. And the selection is great. Not only do we get the usual "suspects" but some slightly lesser known waltzes as well. Don't miss the energetic performance of Morning Papers, with its memorable brass passages played here to perfection. Don't worry that it isn't a DDD recording; it's great digital stereo. Besides, it's the Vienna Philharmonic and Boskovsky! Highly recommended.

Best set of waltzes:
I have had this set for almost 2 -3 years now. This set easily betters most other sets of waltzes I have heard. Highly recommended

Look No Further for Strauss Waltzes:
Boskovsky captures the spirit of the Strauss waltzes like no other conductor, and among his several recordings of the waltzes, this 2-disc set is easily the best. Here, familiar standards such as The Blue Danube and Voices of Spring have a perfect, fresh-sounding tempo Boskovsky (nor anyone else) has yet to repeat. Also, the packaging is nice. Get it while you can - it seems this title is getting hard to find and may be discontinued.

• An der schönen blauen Donau
• Frühlingsstimmen
• Sphären-Klänge
• Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald
• Du und Du
• Wein, Weib und Gesang
• Tausend und eine Nacht
• Wo die Zitronen blühn
• Liebeslieder
• Wiener Blut
• Wiener Bonbons
• Künstlerleben
• Morgenblätter
• Dorfschwalben aus Österreich
• Rosen aus dem Süden
• Kaiser-Walzer
• Accellerationen