Johann Strauss II - The Blue Danube (Piano)

HD version @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvAFce8xLak

The Blue Danube is the common English title of An der schönen blauen Donau op. 314 (On the Beautiful Blue Danube), a waltz by Johann Strauss II, composed in 1867. Originally performed 9 February 1867 at a concert of the Wiener Männergesangsverein (Vienna Men's Choral Association), it has been one of the most consistently popular pieces of music in the classical repertoire. Its initial performance was only a mild success, however, and Strauss is reputed to have said "The devil take the waltz, my only regret is for the coda -- I wish that had been a success!"

The waltz originally had an accompanying song text written by Josef Weyl. Strauss adapted it into a purely orchestral version for the World's Fair in Paris that same year, and it became a great success in this form. The instrumental version is by far the most commonly performed today. An alternate text by Franz von Gernerth, Donau so blau (Danube so blue), is also used on occasion.

The sentimental Viennese connotations of the piece have made it into a sort of unofficial Austrian national anthem. It is a traditional encore piece at the annual Vienna New Year's Concert. The first few bars are also the interval signal of Osterreich Rundfunk's overseas programs.

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[IrishPianoMan1996]

Do you know schulz evler's version? I could send you the sheets. Just give me your email.

[zelcadence]

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[dcsnake69]

Is it difficult ?

[zelcadence]

Not really.. With some practice you can do it too :)

[jaipee11]

very nice!

i hope i can play that good

[zelcadence]

Hey, thanks for the comments :)

[BeatThatBass]

lol i liked how u pretty much attacked ur music book XD

[lichiarenz]

Very pleasant to listen!

Amazing touch!

I like it so much

Bravo

5*****

Fabrizio

[febuarius98]

it's beautiful... :')

[Supersplendid8]

lol so much at 0:44 haha

btw nice playing love it!

[almar313013]

jajajajaja El danubio azul lo toque en mi primer examen, jajajajajja recuerdo que me resultaba fácil.

[hamsteREX]

Great playing!! Not offense... But I like how you flip the pages.. :)

[TheLollypop1355]

wOAH SO good!!! :)

[lolkrl]

Awesome~ I hope I can play like you too xD

[withhe]

I am very surprised! :) Very beautiful. Music is the present from God ;)

[khmerb0diia]

where can i get sheet music for this?

[coolhandchuck]

TEMPO SALIERI!

[Joseph123one]

wow . AMAZING