description Du und Du (You and You) Overview
Du und Du, translated as "You and You," is a Viennese waltz by Johann Strauss II drawn from melodies in his operetta Die Fledermaus. The piece transfers vocal and ensemble material from the stage work into a concert waltz, preserving the operetta's ballroom character while presenting it as an independent orchestral number. It is performed in programs devoted to Strauss family music, Viennese dance repertoire, and nineteenth-century operetta arrangements.
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Who is usually credited with composing Du und Du?
Catalogues commonly credit the waltz to Johann Strauss II and list it as Op. 367. However, later scholarship has questioned the attribution and linked its assembly to Eduard Strauss.
When was Du und Du actually published?
Modern music references generally date Du und Du to 1874 rather than 1869. The 1869 date found in some item descriptions may reflect a cataloguing error.
Which operetta supplied the melodies for Du und Du?
The waltz draws on thematic material from Johann Strauss II's operetta Die Fledermaus. Its opening is associated with the Act II chorus Brüderlein, Brüderlein und Schwesterlein.
What does the title Du und Du mean?
Du und Du translates as You and You in English. The cheerful title and melody connect the waltz with the sociable, comic atmosphere of Die Fledermaus.
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