Bachus-Polka Op. 38 - Johann Strauss II

Bachus-Polka (Bacchus Polka) op. 38. Author: Johann Strauss II (1825-1899).
While Bacchus (Dionysus), the classical god of wine and revelry, inspired Johann Strauss Father to just two compositions (the Champagner-Galoppe and the Champagner-Walzer), Johann Jr. was to turn to this theme for the titles of several of his dance works. The latter's jolly Bachus-Polka was heard for the first time at a 'Festival in the Halls of Bacchus', held in the Sträussel-Säle of the Josefstädter-Theater building on 2 February 1847. The printed edition of this polka actually calls for the members of the orchestra to sing the praises of the 'monarch of the vine': "Bachus, Bachus tra la la la" and "Der Bachus lebe hoch I" (Long live Bacchus!), although their choral refrain is omitted from this present recording.

Conductor: Oliver Dohnányi & Polish State Philharmonic

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