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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.
Apr 10, 2024 · Johann Strauss II, ‘the Waltz King,’ a composer famous for his Viennese waltzes and operettas. His most famous single composition is An der schonen blauen Donau (1867; The Blue Danube), the main theme of which became one of the best-known tunes in 19th-century music.
October 25, 1825, in Vienna. Died: June 3, 1899, in Vienna. Nationality: German. Period: Romantic. Performed As: Violinist, orchestra leader. During Lifetime: The Austro-Hungarian Pact (1867) gives Hungary more autonomy, turning the Austrian Empire into the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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 ...
Apr 2, 2014 · (1825-1899) Who Was Johann Strauss? Johann Strauss, often referred to as Johann Strauss II, was born in 1825 in Austria. His father, Johann Strauss the Elder, was a self-taught...
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 orchestras of 19th century Europe with a violin in one hand, a bow in the other, and inspired a dance craze to rival anything in nightclubs today.
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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