Composed in 1870, Im Krapfenwald'l is one of Johann Strauss the Younger's wittiest polkas. The title recalls a wooded area near Vienna, a destination for Sunday outings with music, wine, and the famous Krapfen , the Viennese jam-filled pastries.

Strauss translates that country party atmosphere into a lively musical picture: the Polka française combines elegant rhythm and verve, enriched by humorous effects such as the famous bird calls imitated by clarinets and flutes.

Im Krapfenwald'l is ...