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  Johann Strauss I
Johann Strauss I was the father of Johann Strauss II, Josef Strauss[?] and Eduard Strauss[?].
Strauss' parents were innkeepers, and he started out as an apprentice to a bookbinder, but he took lessons in the violin and viola, and eventually managed to secure a place in a local string quartet and then in an orchestra.
Strauss died in Vienna in 1849 after catching scarlet fever from one of his children.
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 Johann Strauss I information - Search.com
Johann Strauss II often played his father's works and openly declared his admiration of them although it was no secret to the Viennese that their rivalry was intense, with the press at that time fuelling it.
Johann Strauss I himself refused to play ever again at the Dommayer's Casino who offered his son his conducting debut and was to tower over his son during his lifetime in terms of career advancement although Strauss II was to eclipse him in terms of popularity in the classical repertoire.
Strauss died in Vienna in 1849 from scarlet fever.
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 The Johann Strauss Society of Great Britain
The Johann Strauss Society of Great Britain was formed in 1964 with the objective of furthering the discovery and performance of the music of the Strauss family and friends.
Johann Strauss I (1804-1849) was the son of an innkeeper.
Johann II (1825-1899) ignored his fathers wishes and formed his own orchestra, and is now considered the most famous of the Strausses.
www.johann-strauss.org.uk   (1421 words)

  
 Johann (sr.) Strauss: Biography - Classic Cat
Johann Strauss II often played his father's works and openly declared his admiration of them although it was no secret to the Viennese that their rivalry was intense, with the press at that time fuelling it.
Johann Strauss I himself refused to play ever again at the Dommayer's Casino who offered his son his conducting debut and was to tower over his son during his lifetime in terms of career advancement although Strauss II was to eclipse him in terms of popularity in the classical repertoire.
Strauss died in Vienna in 1849 from scarlet fever.
www.classiccat.net /strauss_j_sr/biography.htm   (1098 words)

  
 Johann Strauss I Information
Johann Strauss II often played his father's works and openly declared his admiration of them although it was no secret to the Viennese that their rivalry was intense, with the press at that time fuelling it.
Johann Strauss I himself refused to play ever again at the Dommayer's Casino who offered his son his conducting debut and was to tower over his son during his lifetime in terms of career advancement although Strauss II was to eclipse him in terms of popularity in the classical repertoire.
Strauss died in Vienna in 1849 from scarlet fever.
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 Johann Strauss (II)
Johann (II) was a violinist and the most eminent member of the family, directing his own orchestra between 1844-9, in rivalry with his father's.
Vienna's imperial-royal music director for balls, 1863-71, and Austria's beat-known ambassador (the 'king of the waltz'), he was acclaimed by swarms of admirers, especially on European tours between 1856-86, and in the USA in 1872.
Johann Strauss Jr - biography and discography from bandmaster Bob January.
www.musica.co.uk /composers/StraussJ2.htm   (184 words)

  
 Johann Strauss II Summary
Johann Strauss, Jr., was the eldest son of Johann Strauss, Sr., a famous composer and conductor, known as "the father of the waltz." Although the elder Strauss wanted his sons to pursue business careers, the musical talents of Johann, Jr., quickly became evident, and he composed his first waltz at the age of 6.
Strauss II sought solace in his third wife Adele (whom he married on August 15 1887) and she encouraged the creative talent to flow once more in his later years, resulting in much fine music such as those found in the operettas 'Der Zigeunerbaron' and 'Waldmeister' and the waltzes 'Kaiser-Walzer','Kaiser Jubilaum','Märchen aus dem Orient' op.
Johann Strauss II died from pneumonia in Vienna in 1899 at the age of 74 and was buried there in the Zentralfriedhof.
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 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Johann Strauss I (German: Johann Strauß) born in Vienna, (March 14, 1804 – September 25, 1849) was an Austrian Romantic composer known particularly for his waltzes and for popularizing it alongside Josef Lanner thereby (without intention) setting the foundations for his sons to carry on his musical dynasty.
Johann Strauss II often played his father's works and openly declared his admiration of them although it was no secret to the Viennese that their rivalry was intense, with the press at that time fuelling it.
Johann Strauss I himself refused to play ever again at the Dommayer's Casino who offered his son his conducting debut and was to tower over his son during his lifetime in terms of career advancement although Strauss II was to eclipse him in terms of popularity in the classical repertoire.
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 Johann Strauss II at AllExperts
Strauss was not granted a divorce by the Roman Catholic church and therefore changed religion and nationality and became a citizen of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha on January 28 1887.
Strauss II sought solace in his third wife Adele (whom he married on August 15 1887) and she encouraged the creative talent to flow once more in his later years, resulting in much fine music such as those found in the operettas 'Der Zigeunerbaron' and 'Waldmeister' and the waltzes 'Kaiser-Walzer','Kaiser Jubilaum','Märchen aus dem Orient' op.
Johann Strauss II died from pneumonia in Vienna in 1899 at the age of 74 and was buried there in the Zentralfriedhof.
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Eduard Strauss was born in Vienna on 21 April 1955 as the son of the sixth - and to date last - musician in the family (descended from Johann Strauss I.) - conductor Eduard Strauss II.
Since 1995 he has been president of the newly formed „Vienna Institute for Strauss Research“ whose main goal is the publication of the first scientifically produced catalogue of the works of Johann Strauss II – the „Strauss-Elementar-Verzeichnis (SEV)“ and of the works of the other composers of the family (i.e.
Johann I., Josef, Eduard I. and Johann III.) – the „Strauss-Allianz-Verzeichnis (SAV)“.
www.johann-strauss.at /biographie/dreduard_e.html   (459 words)

  
 Johann Strauss biography - 8notes.com
Johann Strauss II (or Johann Strauss the Younger, or Johann Strauss Jr.) (October 25, 1825 — June 3, 1899) was an Austrian and German composer known especially for his waltzes, such as The Blue Danube.
Strauss II sought solace in his third wife Adele and she encouraged the creative talent to flow once more in his later years, resulting in much finer music such as those found in the operettas 'Der Zigeunerbaron' and 'Waldmeister' and the waltzes 'Kaiser-Walzer','Kaiser Jubilaum','Märchen aus dem Orient' op.444 and 'Klug Gretelein' op.
Strauss' music is now regularly performed at the annual Neujahrskonzert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, thanks to the efforts of the late Clemens Krauss who performed a special all-Strauss programme in 1929 with the established orchestra.
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 Biography - Johann Strauss Ii
Johann-Strauss-II Vienna Johann Strauss II (or Johann Strauss the Younger, or Johann Strauss Jr.) (October 25, 1825 — June 3, 1899) was an Austrian and German composer known especially for his waltzes, such as The Blue Danube.
Strauss senior himself, in anger at the prospect of his son disobeying his wishes, also would not play at the Dommayers Casino ever in his lifetime, which was surprising as the Hietzing establishment was the site of his many earlier triumphs.
Strauss was not granted a divorce and therefore he changed religion and allegiance and became a citizen of Coburg-Saxe-Gotha.
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 Johann Strauss (figlio) :: Austria
Johann Strauss (figlio), (St. Ulrich (che oggi fa parte di Wien-Neubau) 25 ottobre 1825 - Vienna 3 giugno 1899), è stato un direttore d'orchestra e compositore austriaco e dal 1887 tedesco.
Suo padre Johann Strauss (padre) aveva previsto per lui una carriera nello stato infatti dal 1841 studiò contabilità ma nel contempo e di nascosto dal padre la madre gli permise di prendere lezioni di violino e di teoria della musica.
Fino a questo momento Strauss compose solo musica da ballo che gli fece guadagnare il soprannome di "Re dei walzer".
austria.katia.com /johann_strauss_(figlio)_sc_5239.htm   (397 words)

  
 johann-strauss
Zwei Jahre später mußte Johann das Polytechnikum verlassen, weil er während des Unterrichts stets komponierte und sang.
Er begnügte sich nicht mit den vorhandenen Tänzen, sondern komponierte Hunderte von Walzern, Galopps, Polkas und dergleichen für seine Tanzkundschaft.
Johann Strauß unternahm mit seiner Kapelle zahlreiche Auslandsreisen und wurde mit der Zeit weltberühmt.
www.beepworld.de /members80/operina/johann-strauss.htm   (363 words)

  
 Johann Strauss Society: Johann Strauss I
Johann Strauss the Elder, Europe's leading conductor and composer of dance music and the first of the great international 'pop' idols, was born in Vienna on 14 March 1804, the son of a humble innkeeper.
It was Lanner and Strauss who, with their contrasting styles, became the true architects of the Viennese Waltz.
In September 1825, Strauss departed with some of Lanner's musicians to form his own orchestra, and such was the fame which he brought to himself and Vienna that in 1846 the Austrian Emperor bestowed upon him the prestigious title of 'Director of Music for the Imperial-Royal Court Balls'.
www.johann-strauss.org.uk /composers/index.php3?content=johann1   (376 words)

  
 Johann Strauss I Biography - famous Johann Strauss I Classical collection and Johann Strauss I Music Reviews.
Founder of the Strauss dynasty of Viennese light music composers, Johann Strauss established his own dance orchestra, enjoying incredible popularity as composer, conductor and violinist in the ball-rooms of Vienna and abroad.
STRAUSS I and II: Johann Strauss Gala (NTSC)
STRAUSS I and II: Johann Strauss Gala (PAL)
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 Radetzky March - Composer: Johann Strauss I.
Radetzky March - Composer: Johann Strauss I. Radetzky March - Composer: Johann Strauss I. <-- retour ]
Radetzky March (arr.Henk Freytag) - Composer: Johann Strauss I. Johann Strauss I. (father) wrote this march in 1848 in honor of Feldmarschall Radetzky, who conquered the Italians.
It is an old tradition that this march is played at the end of the yearly New Year's Concert in Vienna (except 2005 because of the Tsunami in december 2004).
www.vienna.cc /kunst/e/strauss_radetzkymarch.htm   (175 words)

  
 CLASSICAL MUSIC ARCHIVES: Biography of Johann Strauss I
Find the music of Johann Strauss I in the Archives.
Strauss, Johann I (b Vienna, 1804; d Vienna, 1849).
Austrian composer, conductor, and violinist, founder of the ‘Strauss Waltz Dynasty’, and known as Johann Strauss I to distinguish him from his son.
www.classicalarchives.com /bios/codm/strauss1.html   (256 words)

  
 MUSICMATCH Guide: Johann Strauss I
Johann Strauss I is one of the most important composers of nineteenth century Viennese light music.
While his son, Johann, Jr., has rightly surpassed him in fame and stature, he must still be assessed as an important figure in the genre, not simply because of his influence on his sons and other composers, but because of the occasional high quality of his music...
Letzter Gedanke von Johann Strauss, for orchestra ("Österreichs Triumfmarsch;" sketch for Radetzky-Bankett March)
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 Classical concerts in Vienna and Salzburg. Vienna concerts, Salzburg concerts.
The VIENNA HOFBURG-ORCHESTRA plays in Vienna concerts with the famous and beloved compositions by the "King of Waltz" Johann Strauss son as well as arias and duets of operas by W.A.Mozart.
The Vienna Residence Orchestra, a Viennese chamber orchestra with long tradition was founded to perform the music of the "Wiener Klassik" in its purest form.
The Johann Strauss Salonorchestra, one of the best known performers of Viennese classical music, ignites explosive fireworks with the most beautiful of compositions by &qout;Waltz King&qout; Johann Strauss and his contemporaries.
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 Johann Strauss Hotel Vienna Austria on Holiday Watchdog. Johann Strauss Hotel Vienna Reviews Vienna Austria
Johann Strauss Hotel Vienna is centrally located, close to a subway station.
The staff at the hotel welcomes you and ensure your stay is enjoyable.
There are currently no reviews for Johann Strauss Hotel Vienna
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 Johann Strauss I at Basic Music - Online Music Guide
Johann Strauss I at Basic Music - Online Music Guide
Johann Strauss I (also known as Johann Strauss Snr.) (born in Vienna March 14, 1804 — September 25, 1849) was an Austrian composer known particularly for his waltzes and for popularizing it alongside Josef Lanner thereby (without intention) setting the foundations for his sons to carry on his musical dynasty.
His most famous piece, however, is probably the Radetzky March (named after Joseph Radetzky von Radetz) whereas his most famous waltz is probably the Lorelei Rhine Klänge op.
www.basicmusic.net /musicians.php?aid=3098   (1013 words)

  
 www.mvam.at – Besetzungskatalog
Johann S. Bach: 14 Kanons (Arr: Alexander Stankovski)
Johann Strauß: An der schönen blauen Donau (Arr: Thomas Trsek)
Johann S. Bach: Canon per Augmentationem in Contrario Motu (Arr: Alexander Stankovski)
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 Strauss Eduard English
duard Strauss, son of Johann Strauss I, brother of Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss, and the last leader of the Strauss Orchestra was a pompous, dictatorial person, who loved wearing his medals.
duard Strauss was the youngest son of Johann Strauss, and brother to the Waltz King (Johann Strauss II), Eduard was always in the shadow of his two elder brothers.
Many of his compositions compare favorably, however, with those of Johann and Josef, and as a performing musician, 'stylish Edi' was their equal.
www.maurice-abravanel.com /strauss_eduard_english.html   (533 words)

  
 Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester at AllExperts
Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester (Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra) is an Austrian orchestra based in Vienna.
Eduard Leopold Strauss, nephew of Johann Strauss III, who carried on the Strauss dynasty musical tradition into the 20th century, was the orchestra's first conductor.
The primary aim of this orchestra is to recreate the touring Strauss Orchestra of the days of Johann Strauss I, who was the founder of the Strauss musical dynasty.
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