Born on the outskirts of Vienna in 1825, Johann Strauss II composed over 500 waltzes, polkas and other kinds of dance music. This earned him the name "The Waltz ... highlight of Austria's ball ...

Austria celebrates 200 years of 'waltz king' Johann Strauss II Even 200 ... like a modern-day pop star during his lifetime -- his music has lost none of its magic. A monument of the musician ...

On Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at 6:30pm at Austrian Cultural Forum, Composers Concordance will present 'The Waltz Project,' celebrating ... electro-acoustic music and songs for hip-hop and rock ...

This year, the Austrian capital is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss Jr., who ended up eclipsing his father and claiming the mantle of Waltz King. His music is still ...

“To be a part of this for me, as an Austrian ... the waltz, the quadrille and other traditional dances are the heart of the Viennese balls, modern events now offer a diverse range of music ...