Strauss versus Cage

JOHANN & ALEKSEY
Strauss in Russia, Igudesman in Vienna
Aleksey Igudesman, Violine, Voice, Directing
Ambassade Orchester Wien

Live from the Konzerthaus, Vienna

"On his summer trips, Johann Strauss was often seen strolling with Maria Olgovna, Aleksey Igudesmans great-great-grandmother in the Pavlovsk Forest. Although Strauss spoke no Russian and Maria no German, a deep, spiritual bond formed between them. The unexpected birth of Maria's illegitimate child has led to great speculation."

Is Aleksey Igudesman really Strauss great-great-grandson? We dont know. However, both share a unique feeling for harmony, melody and humor. Although over 100 years separate them stylistically and historically, Igudesmans compositions seem to be have a similar spirit to Strauss's unforgetable works. Igudesmans performs works by Johann Strauss as well as own composition, such as works, such as "New Years Polka", "Bulgarian Waltz and "Crazy Bell Polka".

www.igudesmanandjoo.com

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[limunovapita]

I think Cage is SMILING in his grave !!!!

Great great great job...wish you'd com to Zagreb or even better PULA !!!

[WhirledSol]

I wish I could see all the 4:33 seconds of that polka!

[LorenzoLassek]

The audience is unable to clap on the 1 and 3 beat without hearing the music - shame on them!

[Kingoftheargonians]

Pula in Romanian means "the dick" lol

[renogwapo]

first comment!

awesome!!!

i am a big fan!!!

i wish to see you live oneday