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Apr 2009
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Strauss, Jr.: (Chit-Chat Polka) Tritsch-...

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This is my first recording of any kind of work of Strauss and is a famous polka. This music has been transcribed for various groups and instruments as it is a popular and fun-loving tune. The work was composed in 1858 and is a fun one to play. The recording was made at my home on my studio upright.

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