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The original Gorlitza & the Emma polka

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Jerome Robbins Dance Division

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Title
The original Gorlitza & the Emma polka
Additional title: Emma polka
Names
Kliegl, A. H. (Composer)
Varin, Alexandre (Composer)
Collection

Prints depicting dance

Theatrical dancers, singly or in pairs

Dates / Origin
Date Issued: 1850 - 1859 (Approximate)
Place: London
Publisher: Musical Bouquet
Library locations
Jerome Robbins Dance Division
Shelf locator: *MGZFX Anon Gor 1
Topics
Ballroom dancing -- 19th century
Polkas -- Scores
Genres
Prints
Sheet music covers
Scores
Notes
Statement of responsibility: [original Gorlitza composed by] A. Varin ; [Emma polka composed by] Kliegl.
Caption title.
Acquisition: Gift; Lillian Moore.
Biographical/historical: The Gorlitza is a dance in 2/4 time, its origin variously identified as Polish or Livonian (the latter referring to a region in present-day Lithuania). It is said to have been introduced to London and Paris in 1851.
Biographical/historical: The polka enjoyed enormous popularity both as a dance and a musical form. Although opinions about its origins differ, it is believed to have roots in Poland or Bohemia. It was brought to Prague in 1837 and made its way to Vienna, St. Petersburg, Paris, and London. Capitalizing on its growing popularity as a ballroom dance, Jules Perrot and Carlotta Grisi introduced it to the ballet stage in 1844. In the mid 1800s, it rivalled the waltz as a dance craze. It has survived into the twenty-first century, and until 2009 was included as a category in the Grammy Awards.
Physical Description
Extent: 1 print : lithograph?, b&w ; 35 x 26 cm. + music score (4 p.)
Description
Sheet music cover illustration depicting a dancing couple in a ballroom.
Type of Resource
Still image
Notated music
Identifiers
RLIN/OCLC: 825120946
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b19758962
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): e0983ad0-b0d0-0133-575d-00505686a51c
Rights Statement
The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Item timeline of events

  • 1850: Issued (Approximate)
  • 2019: Digitized
  • 2024: Found by you!
  • 2025

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Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "The original Gorlitza & the Emma polka" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1850 - 1859. https://qa-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/2502fde0-b198-0133-5806-00505686a51c

Chicago/Turabian Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "The original Gorlitza & the Emma polka" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed November 25, 2024. https://qa-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/2502fde0-b198-0133-5806-00505686a51c

APA Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. (1850 - 1859). The original Gorlitza & the Emma polka Retrieved from https://qa-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/2502fde0-b198-0133-5806-00505686a51c

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The original Gorlitza & the Emma polka