Instead, the younger Strauss went on to become Vienna’s famous Waltz King, forever remembered for his delightful dance music and operas. What happened? He got help from his mom. Right under her ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

World-renowned classical superstar André Rieu is celebrating a momentous anniversary in 2025: the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II. To honour this landmark occasion, Rieu and his Johann Strauss ...

Best 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...