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Johann Strauss II
In the mid-19th century, prolific composer Johann Strauss II popularized the style of music and dance known as the waltz. Often called "The Waltz King," Strauss rose to fame with such classic pieces as, "The Blue Danube", "Tales from the Vienna Woods," and "Tritsch Tratsch Polka." Please post all of your questions about the life and times of Strauss into this category.
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How are Johann and Oscar Strauss related?
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Oscar Straus (sic) changed his name from Strauss by dropping one "s", so he wouldn't be confused with the Strauss (Johann Sr and Jr, etc) family. Apparently no close relationship. He is primarily known for the operetta "The Chocolate Soldier" based on a play"Arms and the Man" by Geo Bernard Shaw.
Are there words to Strauss Emperor's Waltz Op 437?
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There is currently a version on emusic with German lyrics.
I am looking for the English lyrics which in part say "ring out the old, ring in the new...'"
What famous waltz with a colorful title was created by Johann Strauss?
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On the Beautiful Blue Danube is unarguably Johann Strauss's most famous work. At a monster concert during his travels, an orchestra of 1,000 musicians played it after an announcing cannon-shot.
Where was Johann Strauss Jr buried?
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Johann Strauß jr. wurde in einem Ehrengrab auf dem Wiener Zentralfriedhof begraben.
What musical time period did Johann Strauss live in?
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He was of the late romantic/early modern era, and was mainly famous for his orchestral "Tone Poems", a kind of through composed symphony styled peice which told a story e.g. Til Eulenshpiel (sorry for the bad spelling).
What is the name of the music played at circuses during the high-wire act- slow waltz style often played for effect of dizziness seasickness or drunkenness in cartoons seems like it's Strauss?
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Try theme from Exodus. Nice Tune Terry. Nope, not even close dude! I figured it out on my own-- it's a thing by a Mexican composer named Juventino Rosas, called "Sobre las Olas" (Over the Waves). Thanx for trying, anyway. Bob C.
