Figaro-Polka op. 320 is a Frenchpolka written byJohann Strauss II in 1867 and was dedicated toHippolyte de Villemessant, who was the editor-in-chief of theParis newspaperLe Figaro.

De Villemessant, the dedicatee of the 'Figaro-Polka', championed Strauss in hisnewspaper. Strauss acknowledged de Villemessant's role in his Paris success and therefore dedicated the new polka to the latter. Its premiere was on 30 July 1867 at the Cercle International building at theParis International Exhibition with the orchestra ofBenjamin Bilse.

The polka is in the 'French-polka' style. The piece begins with chords in F major, and proceeds at a relaxed pace, with a lively finale.

Based on original text by Peter Kemp, The Johann Strauss Society of Great Britain. Used with permission.

• Compositions by Johann Strauss II
• Polkas