Johann Baptist Strauss II (/ straʊs /; German: [ˈjoːhan bapˈtɪst ˈʃtʁaʊs]; 25 October 1825 – 3 June 1899), also known as Johann Strauss Jr., the Younger or the Son (German: Johann Strauß …

Oct 21, 2025 · 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; …

Johann Strauss II was a musical genius who managed to perfect the Viennese waltz and make it popular all around the world. His ability to combine graceful melodies with complex rhythms …

Johann Strauss II died in Vienna on 3 June 1899 from pneumonia. He left an oeuvre of some 500 compositions, including Austria’s unofficial nation anthem, the Blue Danube Waltz.

Feb 6, 2025 · Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) stands out as one of Austria’s most beloved composers. But what was he like as a person? “The more you know about Johann Strauss, …

Johann Strauss II, often called the “Waltz King,” was born into a musical family that changed the face of Viennese music forever. With his 200th birthday celebration coming up in Vienna in …

Johann Strauss II composed his first waltz at the age of six, and after succeeding his father as the conductor of his own orchestra, his fame spread far beyond Vienna. By 1863, he was …

Johann Baptist Strauss I (/ straʊs /; German: [ˈjoːhan bapˈtɪst ˈʃtʁaʊs]; 14 March 1804 – 25 September 1849), also known as Johann Strauss Sr., the Elder or the Father (German: …

Strauss was not only a brilliant composer, with sophistication, wit and a lot of sense, he was also a pioneer in the development of orchestration and designing concerts. His works embodied the …

Johann Strauss II, often referred to as the “Waltz King”, is one of the most famous composers of the 19th century. He significantly shaped the Viennese music scene and left behind a vast …