The issue of the first fascicle on the enormous publication project "Weana Tanz" (Viennese Dances) was
the thee presentation of the "History and Typology" of this special folk musical category.
The current second fascicle can be understood as the continuation, which will illustrate the sonorous
richness of this urban folk music of the 19th and 20th century, with comprehensible and characteristically
examples. The stylistically singularity can be comprehended on account of the 140 selected dances
in different instrumentations. Since the beginning of the 19th century those dances have been
representing the image of the Viennese in the music.
The Viennese Dances` peculiarity was developed by talented and visionary Viennese violinists and
clarinettists coming from the alpine countries and they were performed as an entertaining prelude
composition in the taverns and wine cellars. Those dances formed the core of the small instrumental
ensembles` musical program. Among these ensembles the most famous in view of this Viennese "delicacy" is the
Brothers Schrammel Quartet, who reached the historical peak point of its interpretation.
In the current collection are included particular instrumentations as well as all types of "Viennese Dances". Their
themes and motives are demonstrating the melodically richness of a city. The notes of this collection can be used
for a musical analysis as well as for practical usage.