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Op. 129
by Josef Strauss (1827–1870)
Josef Strauss
Brennende Liebe (Burning Love) Polka-mazurka, Op.129
Josef’s speciality was the polka-mazurka, the graceful step of which was well suited to his musical temperament. In Brennende Liebe the romantic ardour suggested in the title is kept decorously under control until a change of key encourages a brief expression of passion. When the opening section is recalled towards the end the amorous episode is discreetly omitted.
From Gerald Larner’s files: “Brennende Liebe p-mazur op 129”