Johann Strauss, seen here circa 1868, wrote what is probably the most famous waltz of all time: "The Blue Danube." (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Johann Strauss II, known as "The Waltz King," helped ...

EVEN 200 years after the birth of Austria’s world-famous “waltz king” Johann Strauss II – widely revered like a modern-day pop star during his lifetime – his music has lost none of its magic. Best ...

To celebrate the 200th birthday of Austrian composer Johann Strauss II, his famous waltz The Blue Danube will be transmitted into space on May 31, 2025. The piece, performed by the Vienna Symphony ...

Goalkeepers from QPR football club present their own arrangement of a Strauss waltz. Nice 3-4 formation, guys. Football and classical music have long enjoyed a happy and fruitful marriage – but ...

The Waltz King, Austria's celebrated Johann Strauss II, often appeased lovesick fans by selling his poodles' black curly locks as a treasured keepsake, instead of his own hair. "Women wanted a part of ...

In Austria, the arrival of the New Year is always celebrated to the sounds of Strauss, and in particular the great swirling tune that has become the country’s unofficial national anthem – Johann ...

ViennaBest known for his rousing waltz "The Blue Danube", which became Austria's unofficial national anthem, many of his 500 dance pieces live on in Vienna's roaring ball season. Strauss's persistent ...

VIENNA, Austria — Even 200 years after the birth of Austria's world-famous "waltz king" Johann Strauss II -- widely revered like a modern-day pop star during his lifetime -- his music has lost none of ...