Strauss: Radetzky March (arr. D. Kemp)

There is a typo on the title card; this piece is by Johann Strauss I (1804-1849), not II (1825-1899). It was written to commemorate the victory of the Austrian Empire under Joseph Radetsky von Radetz over the Italians, though it is quite a perky piece for the circumstances. It has been popular since it was first played and it is almost always included in the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert where everybody claps during the chorus. This is taken at a slightly moderate tempo because the key of the piece makes the grace note gestures fall into an awkward place on the recorder and I wanted to make sure to not smear them. Naturally as soon as I was done with the recording I thought of a good alternate fingering but better luck next time, I suppose!

[@annaparenna7020]

Bravo Mr. Dawkins! This is one of my favorite pieces of music - but I have always heard it performed by an orchestra...with drums. I was nervous but curious about this version. Yay you! Your performance here banished my nervousness and satisfied my curiosity! A lovely version, performed beautifully by you!

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