Igudesman & Strauss: Pizzicato Polka

JOHANN & ALEKSEY Strauss in Russia, Igudesman in Vienna Aleksey Igudesman, Violine, Voice, Directing Ambassade Orchester Wien Live from the Konzerthaus, Vienna “On his summer trips, Johann Strauss was often seen strolling with Maria Olgovna, Aleksey Igudesmans great-great-grandmother in the Pavlovsk Forest. Although Strauss spoke no Russian and Maria no German, a deep, spiritual bond formed between them. The unexpected birth of Maria’s illegitimate child has led to great speculation.“