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Johann Strauss I
Johann Strauss Sr., or Johann Baptist Strauss, was an Austrian musical luminary who rose to fame in the 19th century. As the foremost composer of Viennese waltzes, Strauss wielded an…
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Richard Strauss
Early Life and Education Richard Georg Strauss was born on June 11, 1864, in Munich, Germany, into a musical family. His father, Franz Strauss, was a renowned horn player in…
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Johann Strauss II
…Born in Vienna, Austria on October 25, 1825, Johann Strauss II was the eldest son of Johann Strauss I, a respected composer in his own right. However, the elder Strauss…
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Johann Strauss – Vienna Waltz
Johann Strauss II, also known as Johann Baptist Strauss and Johann Strauss, Jr., was an Austrian composer of light music and operettas. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and…
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Johann Strauss – Persian March, Op. 289
Johann Strauss II composed “Persian March” in G minor in 1864. He conducted the first performance in Vienna in December of that year to celebrate his 20th debut anniversary. More…
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Johann Strauss II – Fast Polka – Op. 373
Johann Strauss II, an Austrian composer known for his light dance music and operettas, composed the fast polka “Hunting (Fast Polka), Op. 373”. More of Johann Strauss’s music can be…
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Johann Strauss II – Napoleon March, Op. 156
Johann Strauss II composed the Napoleon March in 1854, dedicating it to Emperor Napoleon III of France. Check out more from Johann Strauss and subscribe to The Wicked North for…
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Johann Strauss II – Spanish March, Op. 433
Johann Strauss II’s Spanish March, Op. 433 (1888) is a captivating classical piece. Check out more of Johann Strauss’s music on The Wicked North YouTube channel. #ClassicalMusic #JohannStrauss…
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Johann Strauss II – Voices of Spring Waltz
Johann Strauss II’s “Voices of Spring,” also known as “Frühlingsstimmen” or “Voci di primavera,” is a waltz composed in 1882. The orchestral piece can include a solo soprano voice. Explore…
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Johann Strauss II – The Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 314
“The Blue Danube” is a waltz composed by Johann Strauss II in 1866. It is also known as “An der schönen, blauen Donau” in German. Enjoy more classical music from…
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Johann Strauss II – Egyptian March, Op. 335
Johann Strauss II composed the Egyptian March, Op. 335 for the inauguration of the Suez Canal in 1869. It was first performed in Saint Petersburg and later played during the…
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Johann Strauss II – Vienna Blood Waltz, Op. 354
Johann Strauss II’s Vienna Blood Waltz, also known as Wiener Blut or Viennese Spirit, Op. 354, was first performed by the composer on April 22, 1873. For more from Johann…
