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Johann Strauss I
…Vienna, where he earned the sobriquet, “the Austrian Napoleon.” His fame reached new heights in 1834 when he was appointed bandmaster to the 1st Vienna Militia Regiment. The following year,…
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Ludwig van Beethoven
…attempt to further his musical development, the court sent him to Vienna, the epicenter of culture and music in Europe, with the hope of enabling him to study under the…
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The Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss, Played by Vienna Hofburg Orchestra
Lovely classical music video from Johann 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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Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 100, 4th Movement – Vienna Classical Players
Classical Players perform Haydn symphony.
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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 II – Tales from Vienna Woods
…being a shortened version without the intro, it still features the zither theme at the end. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra plays it brilliantly and even the Vienna Philharmonics can’t do…
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
…to repay these loans when a commission or concert opportunity arose. The Move to Vienna In 1781, Mozart decided to settle in Vienna as a freelance performer and composer. His…
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Johann Pachelbel
…moved to Vienna, the cultural hub of the Habsburg empire, where he served as a deputy organist at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral. During his five-year stay in Vienna, he was exposed…
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Joseph Haydn
…he made significant progress, learning to play the harpsichord and violin, and singing in the church choir. Haydn’s Time in Vienna In his early teens, Haydn’s impressive singing skills caught…
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Gustav Mahler
…nurture his musical abilities. At 15, he was accepted into the prestigious Vienna Conservatory, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of eminent teachers. Here, he won prizes for…
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Fritz Kreisler
Born on February 2, 1875, in Vienna, Austria, Fritz Kreisler was a gifted violinist and composer. His distinctive style, infused with quintessential Viennese charm, made him one of the most…
