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  1. Johann Baptist Strauss I (German: [ˈjoːhan bapˈtɪst ˈʃtʁaʊs]; 14 March 1804 – 25 September 1849), also known as Johann Strauss Sr., the Elder or the Father (German: Johann Strauß Vater), was an Austrian composer of the Romantic Period.

  2. Johann Strauss I, one of the principal composers of Viennese waltzes. His works are remarkable for their rhythmic verve and charm of melodic design, and they represent the style of Viennese dance music at its best. His son, Johann Strauss II, was also a composer, famous for writing The Blue Danube.

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    • 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.
  3. Johann Strauss Sr., or Johann Baptist Strauss, was an Austrian musical luminary who rose to fame in the 19th century. As the foremost composer of Viennese waltzes, Strauss wielded an extraordinary influence on the musical landscape of his time.

  4. Jan 4, 2021 · Listen to music from Johann Strauss I like Radetzky March, Strauss: Radetzky March, Op. 228 & more. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from Johann Strauss I.

  5. Johann Baptist Strauss I was a leading Viennese light music composer, founder of a musical family, and one of the earlier popularizers of the waltz. Read Full Biography.

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  7. 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.

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