Wiener Fanfare by Richard Strauss, a shorter version of Festmusik der Stadt Wien, originally composed for ten trumpets, seven trombones, two tubas and timpani, was the basis of Franco Cesarini's arrangement for wind orchestra.

Strauss completed the ‘Festmusik’ on 14 January 1943. He had received the ‘Beethoven Prize’ in 1942 and dedicated the piece to the Vienna City Council as a sign of gratitude. Strauss conducted the premiere of the work on 9 April 1943 in the Festspielhaus of Vienna City ...