The Gypsy Baron (Der Zigeunerbaron) is an operetta in three acts by Johann Strauss II which premiered at the Theater an der Wien on 24 October 1885. During the composer's lifetime, the operetta enjoyed great success, second only to the popularity of Die Fledermaus. In this arrangement for clarinet quartet (Bb Clarinet 1 or Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3 or Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet) we have the famous and brilliant entry march (Einzugsmarsch) of act III.

The marvelous Strauss' Walzer (aka "An der sch�nen blauen Donau") transcribed for clarinet quartet. This arrangement contains the following parts: 1st Bb Clarinet or Eb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet or Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet.

Strauss' Annen-Polka had her first appearance in the garden of a Vienna Prater building called Zum Wilden Mann ("The Wild Man" in German). Polka has its name from the celebrations for the St. Anne's Day, a recurrence that falls on July 26, 1852 (one of the most important festivities of the Viennese calendar), although Johann presented his new job two days earlier on July 24, at an outdoor festival. This arrangement for clarinet quartet includes the following parts: Bb Clarinet 1 or Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3 or Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet.

?Tales From the Vienna Woods? by Johann Strauss II arranged here for Clarinet Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription of one of ?The Waltz Kings?? most popular compositions. This is suitable for some Oktoberfest events. To view and listen to this piece in its entirety as well as hundreds of other arrangements and transcriptions by Kenneth Abeling at the lowest prices available please visit www.lincolnmusicpublications.com. Playing time: 5:33

Arrangement for clarinet quartet of the famous waltz "The Blue Danube", composed by Johann Strauss II in 1886.
Originally performed on 15 February 1867 at a concert of the Wiener M�nnergesangsverein (Vienna Men's Choral Association).