- Strauss wrote his Champagne Polka for a tour of Russia in 1858. Although not originally written for a New Year’s celebration, the title’s reference to the celebratory beverage makes Champagne Polka a popular choice for the holiday.
- Leaning even more into the theme of drinking, the melody of Champagne Polka references a popular tavern song titled “What do I care.”1
- The orchestration is crisp and effervescent, just like the sparkling wine. Listen for the sound of bottles being uncorked!
Sources
- Wikipedia contributors, “Champagner-Polka,” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (2025), accessed December 12, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagner-Polka.
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