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The Emperor Waltz ( Kaisercap K a i s e r Walzercap W a l z e r

Rieu performs the piece with his orchestra in lavish, 19th-century period costumes. andre_rieu_emperor_waltz_kaiser_walzer

It was initially titled "Hand in Hand" to reflect the diplomatic unity. Renaming: His publisher suggested " Kaisercap K a i s e r Walzercap W a l z e r " to appeal to both monarchs' egos. The Emperor Waltz ( Kaisercap K a i

The piece begins with a quiet, rhythmic march rather than a waltz beat. andre_rieu_emperor_waltz_kaiser_walzer

Johann Strauss II composed the waltz to celebrate a toast of friendship between Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I and German Kaiser Wilhelm II.