Johann Strauss II
1825 – 1899
The Waltz King of Vienna. Johann Strauss II gave the world its most elegant dance music — champagne bubbles and whirling ballrooms. His waltzes define Viennese romance and New Year's celebrations.
Essential Listening
The Blue Danube
Austria's unofficial anthem. The most famous waltz ever written — elegant, nostalgic, and eternally beloved.
Tales from the Vienna Woods
Zither and orchestra paint a picture of the Vienna Woods. Rustic charm meets ballroom elegance.
Die Fledermaus - Overture
The champagne operetta. This overture bubbles with melodies from the most sparkling of comic operas.
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