July 23 - August 12 Listening/Composer Assignment (remember that listening assignments apply to the weeks during which the listening is assigned.)

Johann Strauss Jr.

Composer (listen to the two examples on the page!):

http://www.dsokids.com/listen/ComposerDetail.aspx?composerID=34 

And YouTube links:

Die Fledermaus (The Flying Bat) Overture: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHF5LP53LZY

Question: The Vienna Philharmonic is probably the top orchestra in the world (I've been there to see them in the hall they are playing at in the video). Karajan was one of the best conductors that ever existed. In your opinion, what makes them a "tight" group? What was enjoyable about their performance to you?