A special kind of birthday song by the comedian and pianist from Munich, Dietrich Paul, called 'Piano Paul'. To mark the 200th birthday of Richard Wagner on 22 May 2013 he prepared a humorous 'piano mixture' of various themes, from the Tristan prelude to the song 'Happy Birthday'. Even Wagner's father-in-law, Franz Liszt, has his say, and Richard Strauss sends his regards in the form of several of his immortal melodies. A cheerful serenade for Wagner lovers and those who wish to be. Suitable as an encore for open-minded pianists. Instrumentation : piano

Happy Birthday, Richard Wagner! - A cheerful birthday song with Wagner, Liszt and Strauss. piano.

This cheerful birthday serenade, composed in the style of Mozart and arranged by Dietrich Paul, uses the well-known birthday songs 'Happy Birthday to You' (1st theme) and 'Hoch soll er leben' (2nd theme). Initially written for the piano and now set for strings by the experienced arranger Wolfgang Birtel, this piece is enjoyable and amusing for all Mozart lovers - and also suitable as an encore piece in concerts. Instrumentation : string quartet (double bass ad libitum)

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