Les Patineurs / Estudiantina / España / Très Jolie / Les Flots De Danube / L'Or Et L'Argent / Les Sirènes Du Bal / Valses D'Eva

Released in 1962 on the Fontana label, this compilation record gathers a selection of popular nineteenth and early twentieth-century waltzes. The collection features quintessential works by composers such as Emil Waldteufel, Ion Ivanovici, and Franz Lehár. These compositions were staples of the European salon and ballroom repertoire, celebrated for their lighthearted, elegant melodies that captured the romantic spirit of the era.

The recording features the Wiener Symphoniker under the direction of conductors Wilhelm Loibner and Paul Walter. The production reflects the mid-century trend of packaging classic light orchestral music for the high-fidelity home listening market. Fontana, as a budget-conscious subsidiary of Philips, aimed to provide accessible interpretations of these orchestral classics, emphasizing a traditional and polished aesthetic that appealed to listeners seeking a nostalgic, grand ballroom experience in their own homes.