Dorfschwalben aus Österreich (Village Swallows from Austria), Op. 164

Composer: STRAUSS, Josef
  • Composed in 1864 or 65
  • Inspired by August Silberstein‘s novel of the same name, encompassing tales of life in rural villages.
    • Strauss dedicated his waltz to Silberstein.
  • Village Swallows from Austria remains one of Josef Strauss’s most popular waltzes.
  • Listen for: Strauss’s use of folk-like melodies that help illustrate Silberstein’s rustic settings.1

Sources

  1. Marie-Therese Arnbom, “Village Swallows from Austria, Waltz op. 164,” Tonkuenstler Orchester, accessed June 17, 2024, https://www.tonkuenstler.at/de/tickets/opus/dorfschwalben-aus-osterreich-walzer-op-164.

Cut IDs

49081