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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. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas ...
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- 3 June 1899 (aged 73), Vienna, Austria-Hungary
- 25 October 1825, Vienna, Austrian Empire
- Vienna Central Cemetery
Apr 10, 2024 · Johann Strauss II (born October 25, 1825, Vienna, Austria—died June 3, 1899, Vienna) was known as “the Waltz King,” a composer famous for his Viennese waltzes and operettas. Strauss was the eldest son of the composer Johann Strauss I. Because his father wished him to follow a nonmusical profession, he started his career as a bank clerk.
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May 30, 2023 · Johann Strauss II (1825-1899), aka Strauss the Younger, was an Austrian composer best known for his waltzes such as The Blue Danube.Famed throughout Europe and the United States in his own lifetime, Strauss was known as the 'Waltz King', but he also wrote many polkas, marches, quadrilles, and operettas such as Die Fledermaus and Der Zigeunerbaron.
- Mark Cartwright
- What is Johann Strauss II famous for?Johann Strauss II was a 19th-century Austrian composer most famous for his waltzes - especially The Blue Danube - and two operettas: Die Fledermaus...
- Was Johann Strauss related to Richard Strauss?The composers Johann Strauss II and Richard Strauss are not related.
- What are some fun facts about Johann Strauss II?Some fun facts about Johann Strauss are: his father did not want him to become a musician, he was good friends with Johannes Brahms (two opposites...
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Apr 2, 2014 · Johann Strauss, often referred to as Johann Strauss II or "the Younger," was born on October 25, 1825, in Vienna, Austria. He was the oldest son of Johann Strauss (the Elder), also a composer, but ...
Johann Strauss II: A Life. The Strauss family led Europeans a merry waltz in a repressive age. But what was the secret that kept Johann II, the greatest Strauss, from dancing himself? If any composer could be said to have discovered the secret of eternal youth, it was Johann Strauss II. For more than 40 years, he directed the finest salon ...
Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50280960) Die Fledermaus (Vocal Score). By Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899). Arranged by Ruth & Thomas Martin. For 2 soprano voice solos, 2 mezzo soprano voice solos, 3 tenor voice solos, 2 baritone voice solos, SATB chorus and piano accompaniment (Vocal Score). G.
Johann Strauss II, the Waltz King, was an Austrian composer who left an indelible mark on the world of music. His waltzes and operettas were celebrated for their charm, grace, and vivacious rhythms. Despite the considerable challenges he faced in his early career, Strauss II’s talent and determination propelled him to the pinnacle of success.
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