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Lagoon Waltz

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Lagoon Waltz is the English title commonly used for Johann Strauss II's Lagunen-Walzer, Op. 411, an orchestral Viennese waltz from the nineteenth century. The work is associated with Strauss's stage work Eine Nacht in Venedig, and its title evokes the Venetian lagoon setting that also shaped the operetta. It is performed as a concert waltz and suits listeners exploring the orchestral dance repertory of late nineteenth-century Vienna.

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What is Lagoon Waltz?

Lagoon Waltz is the common English title for Johann Strauss II's Lagunen-Walzer, Op. 411. It is an orchestral Viennese waltz associated with the stage work Eine Nacht in Venedig.

Why is Lagoon Waltz linked to Venice?

The German title Lagunen-Walzer means Lagoon Waltz, and the work's imagery draws on the Venetian lagoon setting. Its connection with Eine Nacht in Venedig reinforces that Venice association.

Is Lagoon Waltz part of an operetta?

It is associated with Strauss's stage work Eine Nacht in Venedig, often identified in English as A Night in Venice. The waltz can also be performed independently as an orchestral concert piece.

How does Lagoon Waltz differ from Seid umschlungen, Millionen?

Both are orchestral waltzes by Johann Strauss II, but Lagoon Waltz is Op. 411 and linked to Eine Nacht in Venedig, while Seid umschlungen, Millionen is Op. 443 from 1892. They are separate works, not alternate titles for one waltz.

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