Magical melodies and swirling rhythms from the golden age of the Viennese waltz: the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra present a new recording of the dazzling music of Johann Strauss, father and son.

MR. JACOB’S A Century of Light Music, to use the more comprehensive subtitle of his book on the Strauss family of waltz composers, at once brings to mind to those of us who have been following books ...

The Waltz King, born in Vienna, led a vibrant life in three-quarter time: from the initial rivalry with his father, the composition of the first hit in music history, to his status as a pop star and ...

His waltzes were a hit from Russia to the US — and female fans swooned over him. And yet, there was also a darker side to Johann Strauss, who is being celebrated in a series of performances in Vienna.

As the Austrian capital honours the legacy of its dance king, the race is on to attract the most punters The music of Johann Strauss streams through Vienna like the stately Danube. Even the syllables ...

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 known ...

THE haunting notes and pizzicato strings that Ultravox conjured in Vienna, their best known hit, are sure to be heard when Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre hosts the Johann Strauss Gala this weekend ...

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 ...

Just A Quickie with… David Juritz, who will conduct the Johann Strauss Orchestra from the violin at York Barbican next Friday THE stage is set for the magic of the Viennese Ball when the Johann ...

A world-touring music idol with fans clamouring for locks of his jet-black curls. His jealous father trying to derail the gifted first-born from following in his footsteps. Illegitimate children.