Vienna, Reiner (CD)

“Reiner and his orchestra are in glorious form . . . the waltzes sound marvelous and are a real joy. Reiner is able effortlessly to adapt to the contrasting moods and fast-changing tempos. He delivers real excitement and anticipation of what is to come next.” — MusicWeb International 

Waltz into the night with the delightful sounds of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and renowned conductor Fritz Reiner. This album contains greatest hits of the Vienna, including On the Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz and Thunder and Lightning Polka, alongside works with innately Viennese flair. 

Strauss, Jr. Morning Papers Waltz, Op. 279 
April 1957, Orchestra Hall, Chicago 

Strauss, Jr. Emperor Waltz, Op. 437 
April 1957, Orchestra Hall, Chicago 

Strauss, Jr. On the Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 314 
April 1957, Orchestra Hall, Chicago 

Weber Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65 (arr. Hector Berlioz) 
April 1957, Orchestra Hall, Chicago 

Strauss Village Swallows Waltz, Op. 164 
April 1957, Orchestra Hall, Chicago 

Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Waltzes (arr. Reiner) 
April 1957, Orchestra Hall, Chicago 

Strauss, Jr. Viennese Blood Waltz, Op. 354 
April 1960, Orchestra Hall, Chicago 

Strauss, Jr. Roses from the South Waltz, Op. 388 
April 1960, Orchestra Hall, Chicago 

Strauss, Jr. Gypsy Baron, Treasure Waltz, Op. 418 
April 1960, Orchestra Hall, Chicago 

Strauss, Jr. Thunder and Lightning Polka, Op. 324 
April 1960, Orchestra Hall, Chicago 

Discs: 1 
Record Label: RCA 
Release Date: February 7, 2006