Johann strauss

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...

Johann Strauss [Sohn] (1825-1899), painting (1888), by August Eisenmenger (1830-1907).

Great list of facts about Johann Strauss II. Read the Johann Strauss II facts about his life, interesting, fun, information and biography facts about the great composer.

Edmund Hellmer's Gold statue of Austrian musician, Johann Strauss 2 playing a violin. It was revealed to the public on June 26, 1921. This wonderful piece can be viewed at Stadtpark in Vienna, Austria.

The Most Relaxing Music. Listen live to Classic FM radio online. Discover classical music and find out more about the best classical composers, musicians and their works.

The Johann Strauss Society of Great Britain - The Strauss Family

Johann Strauss II’s success and popularity eclipsed his father’s. But the son often played Johann Senior’s works and openly declared his admiration of them, although it was no secret to the Viennese that their rivalry was intense, with the press at that time fueling it.

Learn more about the The Waltz King, Johann Strauss, as we reveal some interesting facts about his personal life and contributions to music.

JOHANN STRAUSS THE YOUNGER: Viennese composer of The Blue Danube and Tales from the Vienna Woods. The sins committed by the King of the Waltz to end up not only at Satan’s grand ball but also as conductor of the diabolical orchestra are not made clear. Maybe the devil didn’t like his sideburns.