Fun Facts
Check out our collection of interesting and (some) little known facts about Strauss.
Known as "The Waltz King," Strauss was largely responsible for the popularity of the waltz in the 19th century.
As a boy, Strauss was beaten by his father for practicing the violin.
Strauss and his famous traveling orchestra toured Europe and the United States, to great acclaim.
Strauss was composing a ballet, Aschenbrödel, but he died before it was completed.
His smash hit, The Blue Danube, originally had words and was a complete flop...until Strauss changed it to an instrumental piece.
Strauss and his father were intense rivals.
Strauss composed his first waltz at just six years old.
Check out our collection of interesting and (some) little known facts about Strauss.
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