Hesperusbahnen (Hesperus’ Path) op. 279 is a Viennese Waltz composed by Josef Strauss. This work was premiered in Musikverein on April 4 1870. Dedication destination was the vienna Artists Association „Hesperus (Venus)“. Song Title has two meanings of Venus′s orbit and Artists Association′s history. Vienna newspaper Morgen-Post said on 6 April 1870, Josef had died suddenly in the three months after the premiere. Therefore, this waltz is called the „Josef Strauss’s last masterpiece“. Introduction. Vienna New Year's Concert The advent of the Vienna New Year's Concertis as follows. 2013 – Franz Welser-Möst Bibliography CD „The Best of Josef STRAUSS“ – [4] Hesperus-bahnen. Walzer (Hesperus’ Path. Waltz), Op. 279 CD „Josef Strauss (1827-1870) Edition Vol. 7“ – [10] Hesperus-bahnen. Walzer (Hesperus’ Path. Waltz), Op. 279 External links Compositions by Josef Strauss Waltzes 1870 compositions