Credits:

Patrick Hahn

Description:

An album that explores the multifaceted charm of Johann Strauss II, the King of the Waltz. It features not only his signature piecessuch as Perpetual Motion, famous as the theme song for a classic music television programbut also the overture to *The Gypsy Baron* and lesser-known hidden gems. The album features a wide range of pieces from waltzes, polkas, and operettasgenres he developed through his entrepreneurial spirit, inherited from his father, and his exquisite compositional skills. The bonus track includes a version of Perpetual Motion featuring a humorous rap (in German) depicting a drive through Italy. Patrick Hahn, serving as principal guest conductor of the Munich Radio Orchestra, demonstrates exceptional rapport with the ensemble, delivering a dramatic and refined performance. By personally arranging the bonus tracks and more, he sheds new light on Strausss music with his flexible s