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Donaulieder, also known as Deutsche Lust oder Donaulieder ohne Text, is an orchestral waltz by Austrian composer Johann Strauss I. The work is catalogued as Op. 127 and belongs to the nineteenth-century Viennese dance-music tradition. Its title refers to the Danube, while the piece itself is of interest to listeners studying Strauss I's orchestral waltzes and the development of the Viennese waltz repertory.
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Who composed Donaulieder?
Donaulieder is an orchestral waltz by the Austrian composer Johann Strauss I. It belongs to the nineteenth-century Viennese dance-music tradition.
What is the catalogue number for Donaulieder?
The work is catalogued as Op. 127. It is also known by the titles Deutsche Lust and Donaulieder ohne Text.
What does the title Donaulieder refer to?
The title refers to the Danube, known in German as the Donau. Despite the reference to songs, the work is an orchestral waltz rather than a vocal song with lyrics.
Is Donaulieder a vocal piece?
No, Donaulieder is described as an orchestral waltz. The alternative title Donaulieder ohne Text specifically indicates that it is without text.
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