Czech Chamber Po/Geogiadis - Eduard Strauss I: Centenary Celebration

Throughout his life, Eduard Strauss�s compositions were unfavourably compared with those by his elder brothers, Johann II (1825�1899) and Josef (1827�1870), yet many of his works, especially those dating from the 1870s and 1880s, easily stand comparison with those crafted by his two famous siblings. Moreover, in two particular dance genres � the quick polka and the galop � Eduard was in a class of his own. As the Strauss authority Professor Franz Mailer stated: 'Posterity must make restitution to Eduard Strauss.' It is to be hoped that, at the very least, this present recording will encourage a reassessment of 'handsome Edi�s' unique musical genius.