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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. 2. Joseph Lanner (1801-1843)
- Eduard Strauss
Eduard Strauss did not attempt to emulate the works of his...
- Josef Strauss
Josef Strauss joined the family orchestra, along with his...
- Eduard Strauss
Jul 24, 2018 · Should you find yourself in such a quandary, use our guide below, including a family composer tree and individual profiles, to help keep your Strausses straight. Johann Strauss I. Johann Sr. first became interested in music as a boy when he heard wandering musicians playing along the Danube in his Vienna neighborhood.
Richard Georg Strauss was born in Munich on June 11, 1864. He was the first child of the Musician Franz Joseph Strauss and his wife Josepha (who is descended from the Brewery Dynasty Pschorr). As early as the age of six, Strauss was already composing his first pieces. By his 18th Birthday, he had composed 140 works.
1. 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. 15 images.
Jul 11, 2016 · In the ballrooms of Vienna in the 19 th century, if you heard a waltz it was highly likely that it was written by a member of the Strauss family; either the father, Johann, or one of his three sons, Johann Jr., Josef or Eduard. Johann Strauss I came from humble beginnings.
The Strauss dynasty – a family business. Johann Strauss I and II made the Viennese waltz famous all over the world. First performed in 1867, the Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss II is the unofficial Austrian national anthem. Good night, Lanner!
Johann (Baptist) Strauss, born on 14 March 1804 was to become famous as Johann Strauss Father (or senior) and the founder of what would be known as the Strauss dynasty. At the age of seven Johann lost his mother.
