Seems your post ended up destroying my cat post madness.One of the Telarc CDs I like is:
Ein Straussfest: Blue Danube Waltz, Champagne Polka, Tales from the Vienna Woods and Other Favorites
Erich Kunzel • Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Besides the great recording, it amuses me how "On the beautiful Danube" is presented:
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In other words: If you don't know who Strauss is, fine. Haven't a clue about waltz? Fine. This track is from "2001: A Space Odyssey" !
I too have a few Cincinatti Pops CDs, the Great Adventure Album is amongst my favorites, track 13, Beetlejuice.