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Neue Pizzicato Polka

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Neue Pizzicato Polka (German for New Pizzicato-Polka), Op. 449, is a polka composed by Johann Strauss II. It was written in 1892 for concerts to be given under Eduard Strauss in Hamburg. Strauss later inserted the work as a ballet between the second and third acts of his operetta Fürstin Ninetta (Princess Ninetta).[1]

The work is named Pizzicato Polka because the stringed instruments were plucked (pizzicato) throughout. There is also a Pizzicato Polka which Johann Strauss composed in 1869 with his brother Josef.

References

  1. ^ "Strauss II, J.: Waltzes, Polkas, Marches and Overtures, Vol. 5 CD". NaxosDirect. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)