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All year round, in restaurants, shops, and hotels, there is no escaping The Blue Danube waltz. It is the most famous waltz ever written – actually not one waltz but a chain of five interlinked waltz themes. It is Austria’s second national anthem.
The Blue Danube, Op. 314, waltz by Austrian composer Johann Strauss the Younger, created in 1867. The work epitomizes the symphonic richness and variety of Strauss’s dance music, which earned him acclaim as the “waltz king,” and it has become the best-known of his many dance pieces.
Sep 16, 2011 · 5.43M subscribers. Subscribed. 436K. 94M views 12 years ago. André Rieu & his Johann Strauss Orchestra playing "The Beautiful Blue Danube" (An der schönen blauen Donau) by composer Johann...
Jan 5, 2020 · The Music. In its entirety The Blue Danube takes between 8-10 minutes to perform. Opening with an extended introduction that hints at the famous theme, the shimmering strings add to the magical atmosphere. The iconic waltz theme is hinted by the horns and answered by staccato wind chords.
“Blue Danube,” or “An der schönen blauen Donau” in German, was composed by Johann Strauss II in 1866. It was originally performed on February 13, 1867, at a concert by the Wiener Männergesangsverein (Vienna Men’s Choral Association).
May 2, 2024 · 1. What is The Blue Danube about? The Blue Danube is a waltz that evokes the scenic beauty of the Danube River in Austria. The song’s melody captures the river’s serenity and majesty and reflects the composer’s love for its gentle and graceful flow. 2. What makes The Blue Danube so popular?
Feb 14, 2017 · The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss II (pictured right), also known as Strauss the Younger, was first played at a Carnival Evening Of Songs given by the Wiener Männergesangsverein, the Vienna Men’s Choral Society, in the Dianabad Hall in Vienna on February 15, 1867. It was not a roaring success. WHY NOT?
