Johann Strauss II

Im Krapfenwald'l

Polka française
Op. 336
Arrangement for
Large Percussion Ensemble
(6–13 Players)
Leonhard Waltersdorfer
Im Krapfenwald'l – Percussion Ensemble – after Johann Strauss – Vienna Percussion Editions

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About

Im Krapfenwald’l is an arrangement of Johann Strauss’ well-known polka française for Large Percussion Ensemble.

The arrangement focuses on accessibility and flexibility and is conceived as an effective ensemble piece with comparatively moderate technical demands.

The instrumentation is intentionally variable: optional parts allow adaptation to ensembles of different sizes and skill levels, making the piece suitable for both educational and concert settings.

Characteristic elements of the original — including cuckoo calls and bird whistles — are retained and contribute to the playful, descriptive character of the piece.

Relative difficulty

Duration: 4:30 minutes
Pages: 7 (Score), 21 (Parts)
Current edition: 1st Edition
First published: 2026
Dimensions: 22 x 31,7 cm (Score), 21 x 29,7 cm (Parts)
Catalogue Number: VPE–E–004
ISMN: 979-0-700495-07-7

Instrumentation

Glockenspiel
Xylophone
Vibraphone 1
Vibraphone 2
Marimba 1 (may be shared with Marimba 3)
Marimba 2 (4⅓-octave)
Marimba 3 (4½-octave)
Marimba 1–3 (Reduction)
Cuckoo (G-E)
Bird Whistle
Timpani (4)
Snare Drum
Cymbals
Bass Drum

Instruments set in italics are optional.

The score uses color coding to indicate the relative difficulty levels of the individual parts, supporting balanced ensemble planning.
These indicators are specific to the ensemble setting and should not be compared directly with difficulty levels in solo or duo repertoire.

Performance Video

Sample Pages

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