What is another word for Johann Strauss?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈə͡ʊhan stɹˈɔːs] (IPA)

Johann Strauss (1825-1899) was an Austrian composer known for his contributions to the waltz genre. He was popularly referred to as "The Waltz King" and had several famous compositions such as "The Blue Danube" and "Tales from the Vienna Woods." Synonyms for Johann Strauss include: Johann Strauss II, Johann Strauss the Younger, Johann Strauss Jr, and J. Strauss II. He wasn't the only musical Strauss in his family, with his father, Johann Strauss I, and brother, Josef Strauss, also being successful composers. Johann Strauss's music remains popular today, with his waltzes being frequently played at balls and concerts around the world.

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Famous quotes with Johann strauss

  • I well recall my emotions when I came upon the grave of Beethoven in the Central Friedhof, with its incomparable guard of honor — Mozart, Schubert, Gluck, Brahms, Hugo Wolf and Johann Strauss!
    H. L. Mencken

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