Johann Strauss (Sohn)

Le beau Danube bleu op. 314 (Valse)

Bring the brilliance and timeless elegance of Viennese salon culture to your stage: Johann Strauss' world-famous waltz "The Blue Danube" (An der schönen blauen Donau) Op. 314 is the epitome of musical joy and continues to enchant audiences worldwide. Masterfully arranged by Wolfgang Birtel for the popular series "Der Musikalische Salon" (Vol. 71), this masterpiece reveals its irresistible charm in an intimate string setting.

Published by Musikverlag Christoph Dohr, this edition includes the complete score and set of parts. It can be performed by a standard string quartet (2 violins, viola, cello) and flexibly expanded into a rich-sounding string quintet with the optional ad libitum double bass. Whether for festive occasions, weddings, salon evenings, or as a triumphant concert encore – this arrangement is guaranteed to delight musicians and listeners alike!