Monday, July 10, 2023

TDCM: July 10th - Johann Strauss II

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 


Johann Strauss II (1825-1899)


Bio

Johann Baptist Strauss II was born near Vienna. His father was also a successful composer. Johann Jr. became perhaps the most prolific waltz composer of all time. He and his father developed a rivalry in his early years but eventually, he eclipsed him and became internationally renowned.

Music

The Blue Danube


Overtures and Marches


Waltzes, Polkas, Czárdás, Marches



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