Strauss, J - Feuerfest (score): PDF download
Arranged for chamber ensemble (15 players)
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Josef Strauss (1827–1870) was the brother of Johann Strauss II and Eduard Strauss, part of the musical dynasty that was wildly successful for their Viennese dance music. Feuerfest is a slow polka in the Polka Francaise model that was composed in 1869, with a title that means 'Fireproof'. It was commissioned by a manufacturer of safes, to advertise the safety of their products, and is notable for its use of the anvil.
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Harp, 2 Percussion (anvil, snare drum), Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass (15 players)