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 ...

His waltzes were a hit from Russia to the US — and female fans swooned over him. And yet, there was also a darker side to Johann Strauss, who is being celebrated in a series of performances in Vienna.

In Austria, the arrival of the New Year is always celebrated to the sounds of Strauss, and in particular the great swirling tune that has become the country’s unofficial national anthem – Johann ...

Johann Strauss II is undoubtedly the father of the modern waltz - but who is looking after it in the meantime? We can think of only one man - André Rieu. Here's how he's managed to keep the music of ...

Johann Strauss, seen here circa 1868, wrote what is probably the most famous waltz of all time: "The Blue Danube." (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Johann Strauss II, known as "The Waltz King," helped ...

Vienna long ago declared as victor the Strauss it calls “the Sohn”, and it’s celebrating his 200th birthday with a full year of happenings, in thanks for gifting the city its signature tune plus ...

MR. JACOB’S A Century of Light Music, to use the more comprehensive subtitle of his book on the Strauss family of waltz composers, at once brings to mind to those of us who have been following books ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Clipping with a picture of Johann ...

Johann II’s grandfather was a humble innkeeper on the outskirts of Vienna and committed suicide after his second marriage; Johann I (1804-49) picked up a love of music from the itinerant musicians who ...

To this day, Johann Strauss II is known the world over as the "King of Waltz." Even back in the 19th century, his dance music in three-quarter time made crowds go wild and won the hearts of women ...

His waltzes were a hit from Russia to the US — and female fans swooned over him. And yet, there was also a darker side to the superstar Johann Strauss, who is being celebrated in a series of ...