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Johann Strauss

Johann Strauss II: The Waltz King of Vienna

Introduction to Johann Strauss II

Johann Strauss II (1825–1899) was an Austrian composer and conductor, celebrated as the "Waltz King" for his role in popularizing the Viennese waltz and polka on a global scale. His music embodies the elegance and charm of 19th-century Vienna, bringing joy and sophistication to ballrooms, concert halls, and opera houses. Strauss’s works, known for their graceful melodies, rhythmic energy, and orchestral brilliance, remain among the most beloved pieces in the light classical repertoire.

Johann Strauss II’s Most Famous Works

Waltzes: The Heart of Vienna’s Musical Life

Strauss transformed the waltz into an art form, creating some of the most famous melodies in music history:

  • The Blue Danube (1867) – The ultimate waltz, often associated with the beauty of Vienna and immortalized in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
  • Emperor Waltz (1889) – A grand and majestic piece celebrating imperial Vienna.
  • Voices of Spring (1883) – A lively and lyrical waltz capturing the spirit of springtime renewal.
  • Tales from the Vienna Woods (1868) – A waltz infused with folk-like charm and shimmering orchestration.

Polkas and Marches: The Sound of Celebration

Strauss’s energetic polkas and marches remain popular in New Year’s concerts and festive events:

  • Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka (1858) – A playful and exuberant polka, full of rapid tempos and humor.
  • Unter Donner und Blitz (1868) – A lively polka mimicking the sounds of thunder and lightning.
  • Radetzky March (1848, composed by Johann Strauss I, but popularized by Strauss II’s performances) – A rousing march that remains a New Year’s tradition.

Operettas: Sparkling Theatrical Comedies

Strauss also found success in operetta, blending witty librettos with unforgettable melodies:

  • Die Fledermaus (1874) – His most famous operetta, a comedic masterpiece of mistaken identities and elegant waltzes.
  • The Gypsy Baron (1885) – A tale of love, adventure, and Hungarian folk influences.

Strauss’s Enduring Legacy

Johann Strauss II’s music continues to symbolize the elegance and festivity of Vienna, making him one of the most beloved composers in classical music. His works are still performed at Viennese balls, concerts, and festivals, ensuring that his legacy as the Waltz King lives on.

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  • Colours Of The Orchestra - Various Composers / London Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Wiener Johann Strauss Orchestra / A-Play Classics Audio CD 1998 / 9030-2 Colours Of The Orchestra - Various Composers / London Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Wiener Johann Strauss Orchestra / A-Play Classics Audio CD 1998 / 9030-2
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  • Strauss ‎– Music From Vienna I / New Philharmonia Orchestra London, Cond.: Cesare Cantieri / Orchestra Of Vienna Volksoper, Cond.: Carl Michalski / Point Classics ‎Audio CD 1994 / 2650842 Strauss ‎– Music From Vienna I / New Philharmonia Orchestra London, Cond.: Cesare Cantieri / Orchestra Of Vienna Volksoper, Cond.: Carl Michalski / Point Classics ‎Audio CD 1994 / 2650842
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  • André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra DVD 2011 And the waltz goes on / Vienna City of my dreams / Directed by Pit Weyrich (0602527805900.) André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra DVD 2011 And the waltz goes on / Vienna City of my dreams / Directed by Pit Weyrich (0602527805900.)
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  • André Rieu & the Johann Strauss Orchestra DVD 2007 Live in Vienna / Directed by Pit Weyrich / Tritsch Tratsch Polka, Komm Zigany, Csárdás, Porgi Amor, Morgenblätter, The Sound of Music (0602517584242) André Rieu & the Johann Strauss Orchestra DVD 2007 Live in Vienna / Directed by Pit Weyrich / Tritsch Tratsch Polka, Komm Zigany, Csárdás, Porgi Amor, Morgenblätter, The Sound of Music (0602517584242)
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  • Johann Strauss - Radetzkymarsch, Pizzicato-Polka, Kaiserwalzer, Frühlingsstimmen, Tik-Tak-Polka / Janos Sandor ‎/ Hungaroton ‎Audio CD 1987 Stereo / HRC 054 Johann Strauss - Radetzkymarsch, Pizzicato-Polka, Kaiserwalzer, Frühlingsstimmen, Tik-Tak-Polka / Janos Sandor ‎/ Hungaroton ‎Audio CD 1987 Stereo / HRC 054
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  • Richard Strauss - Tone Poems 3 DVD Box 2007 / Conducted by Herbert von Karajan - Berliner Philharmoniker / Eine Alpensinfonie, Also Sprach Zarrathustra, Don Quixote, Ein Heldenleben, Tod und Verklärung, Metamorphosen / Sony BMG (886971954692) Richard Strauss - Tone Poems 3 DVD Box 2007 / Conducted by Herbert von Karajan - Berliner Philharmoniker / Eine Alpensinfonie, Also Sprach Zarrathustra, Don Quixote, Ein Heldenleben, Tod und Verklärung, Metamorphosen / Sony BMG (886971954692)
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  • And the Waltz goes on DVD 2011 André Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra / Vienna, City of my Dreams (0602527805900) And the Waltz goes on DVD 2011 André Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra / Vienna, City of my Dreams (0602527805900)
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  • Strauss, Brahms - Der Rosenkavalier, Waltz Suite No. 2, Burlesque For Piano And Orchestra In D Minor, Symphony No. 2 Op. 73 In D Major / Orchestra Della Svizzera Italiana, Nicholas Carthy, Bernd Glemser / Cascade Medien ‎DVD 2003 / 80011 Strauss, Brahms - Der Rosenkavalier, Waltz Suite No. 2, Burlesque For Piano And Orchestra In D Minor, Symphony No. 2 Op. 73 In D Major / Orchestra Della Svizzera Italiana, Nicholas Carthy, Bernd Glemser / Cascade Medien ‎DVD 2003 / 80011
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  • Johann Strauss - Waltzes And Polkas / Strings Audio CD 1990 / STR 002 Johann Strauss - Waltzes And Polkas / Strings Audio CD 1990 / STR 002
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  • Richard Strauss - Arabella DVD 2007 / Renée Fleming, Morten Frank Larsen, Julie Kleiter, Johan Weigel / Zürich Operahouse Chorus & Orchestra / Conducted by Franz Welser-Möst / Directed for TV by Felix Breisach / Decca (044007432631) Richard Strauss - Arabella DVD 2007 / Renée Fleming, Morten Frank Larsen, Julie Kleiter, Johan Weigel / Zürich Operahouse Chorus & Orchestra / Conducted by Franz Welser-Möst / Directed for TV by Felix Breisach / Decca (044007432631)
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  • Cziffra / Liszt: Etudes d'execution transcendante Nos. 1, 2, 8, 9 / J. Strauss II - Cziffra: Paraphrases / Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, 1955 - 56 / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 1994 Mono / HCD 31569 Cziffra / Liszt: Etudes d'execution transcendante Nos. 1, 2, 8, 9 / J. Strauss II - Cziffra: Paraphrases / Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, 1955 - 56 / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 1994 Mono / HCD 31569
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    Cziffra / Liszt: Etudes d'execution transcendante Nos. 1, 2, 8, 9 / J. Strauss II - Cziffra: Paraphrases / Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, 1955 - 56

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