The Strauss story is complicated, and many visitors will be surprised to discover that The Blue Danube began as something rather less joyful, and that the Waltz King of Vienna made many a misstep.

As Strauss, at the age of 70 ... to the future with confidence despite the difficult political situation in Austria and the world. Music should remain a central component that makes life worth ...

Strauss I was a fine violinist and set up an orchestra that toured all over Europe, with great financial success. His most famous work is the Radetzky March, named after an Austrian field marshal. In ...

Strauss senior died in 1849, and has since been celebrated mainly for his Radetzky March. He actually published a total of 251 works, including 152 waltzes, had his own highly successful dance ...

Vienna is celebrating the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss. The "Krone" invites you to a colorful family afternoon at the ...

Strauss the composer and conductor was firmly established with the Vienna public. Before long they were touring all over Europe and were the official dance orchestra for Austrian court balls, and when ...