Johann & Josef Strauss Ed: David Heyes . This collaborative polka by Johann II and Josef Strauss was composed in 1869 for a Russian concert series and was performed nine times on the evening when it was premiered, and is also available for double bass trio (RM089). '...enormously entertaining to play and I am sure will become a standard item in many a bass concert.' (Bass News) 'Who better to play the Pizzicato Polka properly than the undisputed champions of pizzicato, the basses?! Very straightforward and perfect for hot Summer Pops or warming up a cold winter's crowd.' (ISB). Performance Level: 6;8.. Grade: 6 - 8