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The Wonderful Waltz, Part 3
In his third program exploring the waltz and its particularly fruitful manifestation in piano music, David Dubal traces the dance's history around the globe. This week, he features rarities by the Viennese “waltz king” Johann Strauss II, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven, plus the piece that helped spark the waltz craze, Weber’s “Invitation to the Dance.” Program Playlist: J. Strauss: Schatz-Waltzer (arr. Dohnányi)Martin JonesNimbus RecordsJoplin: Bethena - A Concert WaltzJoshua RifkinElektra NonesuchTchaikovsky: Valse in F sharp Minor, Op.40 No9Anna ShelestProkofiev: Valse (from Cinderella)Arcadi…
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