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Johann Baptist Strauss II (; German: [ˈjoːhan bapˈtɪst ˈʃtʁaʊs]; 25 October 1825 – 3 June 1899), also known as Johann Strauss Jr., the Younger or the Son (German: Johann Strauß Sohn), was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas, as well as a violinist. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music, as well as several operettas and a ballet.
In his lifetime, he was known as "The Waltz King", as he played a major role in popularizing the waltz in the 19th century.
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Around Town 12/31/25: Local News, Culture and Events
Host/Producer: Amy Browne Kids’ Noon Year’s Eve Party today, 11:00AM – 12:00PM at the Ellsworth Public Library Family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in Blue Hill at the Shaw Institute, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm today. Space is limited, so registration is required The Carver Memorial Library in Sears…
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What Is the Difference Between Opera and Operetta? | The Classical Music Minute
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What is the difference between opera and operetta?
In this episode of The Classical Music Minute, we explore two closely related forms of musical theatre. Opera is usually larger in scale and often more serious in tone, with music driving the drama from beginning to end. Many opera…
Podcast #20 : JOHANN STRAUSS II and his Contemporaries
If you wanted to dance with somebody in 19th‑century Vienna, Johann Strauss was your best bet for the soundtrack. But he wasn’t alone: a whole galaxy of composers cranked out waltzes, polkas, and operettas — the “light music” the city consumed at a breakneck pace. In this episode, Jens and Joe expl…
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