This sparkling masterpiece, one of the finest musical efforts by the celebrated "Waltz King," premiered to instant acclaim on the Viennese stage in 1874. A standard of the repertoire, it is frequently produced on New Yearis Eve in a special all-star gala performance by the esteemed Metropolitan Opera. Reproduced from an authoritative German edition, it will be an indispensable aid for soloists, chorus members, and rehearsal pianists. |