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 ...

Why the waltz? What gives with this senescent New Year's tradition of still waltzing 200 years since the birth of the dance's greatest maker, Johann Strauss II? One simple answer is that this ...

In the hills above Vienna, surrounded by vineyards with sweeping city views, sits a villa with one of the most melodic origin stories in real estate. It was here, back in 1831, six-year-old Johann ...

A score of the waltz 'On the Beautiful Blue Danube', pictured at the Johann Strauss Museum in Vienna Even 200 years after the birth of Austria's world-famous "waltz king" Johann Strauss II -- widely ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the waltz king's birth. The classical piece will be beamed into the cosmos as it's ...

The Richmond Symphony will perform "A Night in Vienna" on a Saturday in October at the Dominion Energy Center's Carpenter ...

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The first operetta by Johann Strauss II took Vienna by storm at its premiere in 1871. His second followed in 1873 and his third — Die Fledermaus — in 1874. What happened to 1872? The answer comes from ...

On May 31, Voyager 1 will be the guest of honor at what may be the most exclusive concert in history. To mark the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II, ESA will beam a live performance of "By the ...

But don’t let the history fool you—this is no dusty relic. The current main house was built in 1994 and brings modern comfort to a setting rich in heritage. The villa spans roughly 3,300 square feet ...

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 ...