Strauss II/ Salvi - WaldmeisterJohann Strauss II's operetta Waldmeister('Woodruff') was staged for the first time in December 1895. The plotline a case of mistaken identity somewhat reminiscent of Die Fledermaus is lively, but the libretto itself proved to be less than satisfying. However, the vivacious and immaculately orchestrated music featuring several pieces that would go on to become famous, including the waltz Trau, schau, wem and the polka Klipp Klapp Galopp, earned Strauss

Inspired by the German book "Die Sphinx" (1873) from Emil Besetzny

bereft of stability

time is undefeated

Longtime fans will find familiarity in tracks like "Candy Girl" or "Dirty Mariposa" with their retro-chic aesthetics

First coming into prominence with a string of pop hits in the early 1950's beginning with the hit "Come On-a My House

" (Stormbringer)"The perfect way to start 2006 metal year

positive message of "Make My Dream a Reality" will have you disco dancing to it's lively beats and urgent

alongside local musicians Peter Woods (guitar) and Jay Derrah (drums)

performed by The Cleveland Orchestra and conducted by the legendary Lorin Maazel

Ian Wheeler-cl

Mats Larsson Gothe

and contain actual allusions to specific dances in the titles (or expressive markings) of certain movements