Wo die Zitronen blühen

Where the lemon trees bloom (Original Title: Where the lemons bloom! ) Is a waltz by Johann Strauss II (op. 364), written for a trip to Italy in 1874, the title was initially "Bella Italia ", but Strauss called the factory. finally to.

Musical Notes

The waltz starts with a gentle horn solo, which will be continued by flute, oboe and strings. A crescendo initiates the first waltz, whose main theme is a quietly flowing melody in the violins, the well is intended to reflect the beauty of the Italian countryside musical. The main theme of the second waltz is a fun, dance-like motif. The third waltz reminiscent in its way back to the first. The main theme of this waltz Strauss used later for the aria of Count Zedlau " What is the use of good intent me?" From the second act of his operetta Wiener Blut. A somewhat more dramatic section introduces Waltz 4. After the final turn, the dramatic coda, which again presents the theme of the first waltz follows.

The work is in spite of his swing and the catchy melodies of one of the lesser-know with Strauss' waltzes.