Franz Behr: Lachtäubchen Scherzpolka (Turtle Dove Polka) Op. 303

Franz Behr (1837--1898) Lachtäubchen Scherzpolka (Turtle Dove Polka) Op. 303 La rieuse, Polka badine This is the original Turtle Dove Polka from Franz Behr and little-known. Mostly known is the transcription of this piece, the Polka de W. R., by Sergei Rachmaninoff. The tune was a favourite of Rachmaninoff’s father Wassily Rachmaninoff. Played by Markus Staab