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Banditen
by Johann Strauss II (1825–1899)
Johann Strauss II
Banditen-Galopp (Bandits’ Gallop): Quick Polka Op.378
The Banditen-Galopp (Bandits’ Gallop) is another refugee from an operetta that was less than a complete success on the stage, in this case Prinz Methusalem (Prince Methusalah) which was first performed at the Carl-Theater in 1877. Those of a nervous disposition are warned that near the beginning, about half-way through and near the end of Johann II’s otherwise good-natured bit of banditry they might just be frightened out of their skin.
From Gerald Larner’s files: “Banditen”