February 28, 2020

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The polka is a dance that originated in mid-19th century Bohemia; it was later exported to Vienna, precipitating its spread throughout Europe. Johann Strauss, with his brother Josef, wrote a polka for one of his several visits to Russia.  What is the title of this famous Strauss polka for the strings of the orchestra with glockenspiel?