actually i don't think he composed it FOR the Iranians... several European composers that lived in the 19th century composed pieces with an Asian theme
I left a comment to another patron. Let me put it this way, it's idiotic to take pride in something that someone else did. Does that make sense?
The title just refers to potential similarities, or perhaps what inspired the composer. As such he has Egyptian, Russian, and Spanish marches. We Iranians seem to suffer from a deep inferiority/superiority complex. Anyways, Persian march doesn't have anything to do with Iranians. Just a reference to music. Now please don't tell me that makes you proud?
many Europeans had and still have a passion for exotic non-European cultures and civilizations, but as you say, maybe it's just the fascination of diversity that inspired some composers to give their music oriental influences.
OMG! I am so sick of this national pride nonsense.
The piece is called Persian march supposedly to acknowledge certain influence from Persian music. Does it give you a sense of pride? Jesus!
Not only we (Persians) seem to take pride in what whomever who lived in Iran centuries ago, but also we seem to take pride in something done by a European!
It was composed to welcome Nāser al-Dīn Schah in Vienna in 1878. That's why it's called "Persian march" nowadays, it was composed as Persian national anthem in it's time.
Foarte sugestiva melodia intr-adevar! Recunosc ca nu o stiam. Si potrivita si imaginea :) La urmatorul video sa pui mai multe :P Multumim pentru portia de cultura! Le asteptam si pe urmatoarele!
hasit any connection to the shahname opera planed by strauss?
khosrow 2 years ago
it's really great that Johann Strauss composed a song for Iranians
yashil777 3 years ago 3
actually i don't think he composed it FOR the Iranians... several European composers that lived in the 19th century composed pieces with an Asian theme
McQuackor 3 years ago
ya, but but the title's stating "Persian march" thus, saying Iranian
yashil777 3 years ago
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1203456789 2 years ago
I left a comment to another patron. Let me put it this way, it's idiotic to take pride in something that someone else did. Does that make sense?
The title just refers to potential similarities, or perhaps what inspired the composer. As such he has Egyptian, Russian, and Spanish marches. We Iranians seem to suffer from a deep inferiority/superiority complex. Anyways, Persian march doesn't have anything to do with Iranians. Just a reference to music. Now please don't tell me that makes you proud?
saliyari 3 years ago
many Europeans had and still have a passion for exotic non-European cultures and civilizations, but as you say, maybe it's just the fascination of diversity that inspired some composers to give their music oriental influences.
McQuackor 3 years ago
Many composers were wishing for adopted anthems
maloneysandwich 2 years ago
ok i'm somewhat lost in the begining facts, but i know that Persia = Iran, that's the bottom line, and if it's Persian then it is talking to me.
And i don't see how it is illogical to take pride in someone elses work, can you explain
yashil17 3 years ago
If this was a joke, you're funny.
micronie 2 years ago
what is a joke?
yashil17 2 years ago
Persia[IRAN] FOREVER!
amircarlos1982 3 years ago
OMG! I am so sick of this national pride nonsense.
The piece is called Persian march supposedly to acknowledge certain influence from Persian music. Does it give you a sense of pride? Jesus!
Not only we (Persians) seem to take pride in what whomever who lived in Iran centuries ago, but also we seem to take pride in something done by a European!
saliyari 3 years ago 4
Yea!
micronie 2 years ago
It was composed to welcome Nāser al-Dīn Schah in Vienna in 1878. That's why it's called "Persian march" nowadays, it was composed as Persian national anthem in it's time.
UBootFschJg 2 years ago
Actually Naser al-Din Shah's first visit in Europe was in1873 and Strauss II composed and premiered the march in 1864.
Maybe it was also performed when the Shah visited Vienna, but I don't think Strauss planned it that far ahead
McQuackor 2 years ago
1873,you're right. Checked two sources that it was composed as National Anthem, though.
UBootFschJg 2 years ago
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1203456789 2 years ago
Foarte sugestiva melodia intr-adevar! Recunosc ca nu o stiam. Si potrivita si imaginea :) La urmatorul video sa pui mai multe :P Multumim pentru portia de cultura! Le asteptam si pe urmatoarele!
Castalia407 3 years ago