Description
A piano transcription of Johann Strauss II's fast-paced polka Thunder and Lightning. True to its name, it uses tremolos and heavy chords to depict a raging storm, combining the lightness typical of the Viennese polka with dramatic force. At just over three minutes with a high note density, it requires nimble fingers to articulate its rapid passages clearly.
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Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Johann Strauss II (1825-1899)
Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) was an Austrian composer known as 'The Waltz King.' Famous for works such as 'The Blue Danube' and the operetta 'Die Fledermaus,' he elevated the Viennese waltz to an art form. This site includes two of his pieces, 'Thunder and Lightning' and a theme from 'The Blue Danube.'
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