Joseph Labitzky (1802-1881)
Valse "Londoner-Saison", op. 90
Valse "Die Orientalen", op. 109
Valse "Jubelfeier", op. 239
Galop "Karlsbader-Sprudel", op. 131
Galop "Marienbad", op. 209
Galop "Epheuranken", op. 211
Galop "Blitz", op. 226
Cycle de Polkas, op. 205 n° 1-3 "Waldblumen"
Quadrille "Erinnerung an Gießhübl", op. 103

August Labitzky (1832-1903)
Gavotte "Erste Liebe", op. 46
Valse "Ein Morgen auf der Villa Lützow", op. 29
Marche Festive "Dom Pedro II", op. 39
Idylle "Traum der Sennerin", op. 45

Nürnberger Symphoniker
Christian Simonis, direction

When father and son write popular spa music together...! That would be the right motto for this incredibly entertaining, enthralling portrait of two artists who shaped the musical landscape in Bohemian Karlovy Vary for many decades. The crème de la crème gathered here every year to recuperate in the healing thermal baths, so a well-maintained orchestra was a must. Joseph Labitzky, a contemporary of Joseph Lanner and Johann Strauss Sr., transformed it into a real gem. He performed his own pieces with the ensemble as a matter of course, and it is no wonder that they were a success. Catchy melodies, sparkling rhythms, beautiful sounds – many a spa guest will have recovered just by listening. August Labitzky continued his father's life's work with great aplomb, and maestro Christian Simonis is once again enthusiastically committed to the sons of light entertainment.