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Delirien is a concert waltz by Austrian composer Josef Strauss, published in 1867 as Delirien-Walzer, Op. 212. It belongs to the Viennese waltz tradition and uses recurring triple-meter dance sections alongside contrasting lyrical and agitated passages. The orchestral writing gives the piece a restless, dramatic character, making it relevant to listeners interested in nineteenth-century Vienna, the Strauss family repertoire, and Romantic-era concert waltzes.
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Who composed the waltz Delirien?
Delirien was composed by Josef Strauss, not his better-known brother Johann Strauss II. It is catalogued as Op. 212.
When was Josef Strauss's Delirien first published?
Delirien was first published in 1867. The work is associated with Vienna's Medical Students' Ball held on January 22, 1867.
What does the title Delirien mean in this waltz?
The German title refers to deliriums or states of delirium. Its dramatic character is reflected in melancholic passages and sudden musical shifts.
How is Delirien different from a light Viennese salon waltz?
Josef Strauss gives Delirien a darker, more theatrical mood than a purely carefree dance piece. The 1867 work uses contrasts and bold changes to create a sense of emotional instability.
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