The Hans Christian Lumbye Edition represents a milestone in the recording of the popular music of the nineteenth century by presenting, for the first time, the complete orchestral works of the “Nordic Strauss”, H.C. Lumbye (1810–74). Compared to the huge output of this Danish composer, only a fraction of his compositions has hitherto been recorded. This series of recordings is based on careful study and compilation of music material in the national libraries and music archives of more than five European countries. All the recordings in the series are complete, and as far as possible are closely consistent with this brilliant dance composer’s fine and vital art of instrumentation.