Feuerfest!

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Feuerfest! ('Fireproof!'), Op. 269, is a polka-française composed by Josef Strauss in 1869.

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History[]

The "Feuerfest!" (German for fireproof) polka was composed by Josef Strauss as a commission by the Wertheim company.  [de]'s company produced safes that were marketed as fireproof and Wertheim was known to demonstrate that particular claim by placing his safes in bonfires. The "Feuerfest!" polka was commissioned in 1869 to celebrate the highly successful company's 20'000th safe.[1] The orchestration includes an anvil, and at various points the score directs the percussionist to strike the anvil with a hammer, recalling the making and solidity of the safe.

Vienna New Year's Concert[]

The polka was played at these Vienna New Year's Concerts:

References[]

  1. ^ "Feuerfest!", rundel.de, concert band arrangement by  [de] (in English)

External links[]

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