Carl Michael Ziehrer
Pfeilschnell op. 108
Polka schnell for Violoncello & Piano
Carl Michael Ziehrer
Pfeilschnell op. 108
Polka schnell for Violoncello & Piano
- Instrumentation Cello and Piano
- Composer Carl Michael Ziehrer
- Editor Bertrand Moren
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Piano Score and Part(s)
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR97799
Description:
Composed in 1886, Pfeilschnell Polka schnell, Op. 108 is one of the most brilliant works by Carl Michael Ziehrer, an important figure in the Viennese musical tradition alongside the Strauss dynasty. Entirely in the sparkling spirit of the Polka schnell, this work inspires with its irresistible momentum and fiery character and is reminiscent of a breathless race full of elegance and esprit. From the very first bars, a rousing energy unfolds, carried by incisive rhythms and effective dynamic contrasts. The lightness of the motifs, combined with virtuoso writing, lends the score a festive splendor of unmistakably Viennese color. The melodic episodes - sometimes playful, sometimes brilliant - maintain the joyful tension until the glittering conclusion. Bertrand Moren's arrangement fully retains the verve and delicacy of the original, while at the same time gaining in clarity and transparency. This version emphasizes the richness of color and underlines the elegant humour that so characterizes Ziehrer's art.