The Strauss Family
1973
Search results
The Strauss Dynasty (German: Die Strauß-Dynastie) is an Austrian biographical film in six parts from 1991. It depicts the careers of Johann Strauss (father) , the composer of the Radetzky March , and his son Johann Strauss (son) ("Schani"), the composer of the waltz The Blue Danube , who, despite his father's resistance, also became a musician ...
- Johann Strauss I (1804-1849) The foundations of the Strauss musical dynasty began with Johann Strauss I, born in Leopoldstadt, Vienna. Orphaned by the age of 12, the young Johann was apprenticed to a bookbinder while taking lessons in the violin and viola.
- Joseph Lanner (1801-1843) Johann Strauss I eventually managed to secure a place in a local orchestra leading to his joining the popular Lanner Quartet formed by his would-be rival Joseph Lanner.
- Reforming the waltz. Joseph Lanner was one of the earliest Viennese composers to reform the waltz from a simple peasant dance to something that even high society could enjoy.
- Going solo. Lanner placed Johann Strauss I in command of a second smaller orchestra which he formed as a result of the success of the parent orchestra.
Jul 24, 2018 · All in the Family: Your Guide to the Strauss Musical Dynasty | Nashville Classical Radio. Kara McLeland. July 24, 2018. Brothers Eduard. Each weekday on 91Classical we celebrate the end of the workday with a 5 o’clock waltz, and often our selection comes from a member of the Strauss family.
People also ask
Who were the founders of the Strauss Dynasty?
When was the Strauss Dynasty on TV?
How many parts of the Strauss Dynasty are there?
What is the Museum of the Strauss Dynasty?
The Habsburg dynasty: Here you can read potted biographies, examine portraits from seven centuries and dip into the historical contexts of past epochs.
Strauss Dynasty: With Edward Fox, Alice Krige, John Rhys-Davies, Cherie Lunghi. A dramatisation of two generations of the Strauss family of Vienna, whose dance music and operettas dominated much of Europe and beyond for most of the 19th century.
- (153)
- 1991-12-22
- Drama, Music
- 606
Johann Baptist Strauss II (German: [ˈjoːhan bapˈtɪst ˈʃtʁaʊs]; 25 October 1825 – 3 June 1899), also known as Johann Strauss Jr., the Younger or the Son (German: Johann Strauß Sohn), was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas as well as a violinist.
Collaborating with exhibition planners and experts from the Viennese Institute for Strauss Research (WISF), this immersive exhibition allows you to delve into the narrative of the Strauss dynasty. From an opulent though empty ballroom and resonant concert hall to narratives from that era, the museum delivers an experience that tries to capture ...
