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Johann Baptist Strauss I (German: [ˈjoːhan bapˈtɪst ˈʃtʁaʊs]; 14 March 1804 – 25 September 1849), also known as Johann Strauss Sr., the Elder or the Father (German: Johann Strauß Vater), was an Austrian composer of the Romantic Period.
Johann Strauss I (born March 14, 1804, Vienna, Austria—died September 24, 1849, Vienna) was one of the principal composers of Viennese waltzes. Strauss became a viola player in the dance orchestra of Michael Pamer, a composer of light music.
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Johann Strauss Sr., or Johann Baptist Strauss, was an Austrian musical luminary who rose to fame in the 19th century. As the foremost composer of Viennese waltzes, Strauss wielded an extraordinary influence on the musical landscape of his time.
Learn about the life and career of Johann Strauss I, the founder of the Strauss dynasty and the 'waltz king' of his time. Discover his musical achievements, his family, his affairs and his legacy.
Nov 20, 2019 · Collins Classics is pleased to present Jacek Kaspszyk and the London Philharmonic's 1989 performance of 'Radetzky March, Op. 228' by Johann Strauss I. ...more.
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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, a form of music he was instrumental in popularizing.
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Aug 10, 2024 · Austrian composer, conductor, and violinist, founder of the ‘Strauss Waltz Dynasty’, and known as Johann Strauss I to distinguish him from his son. Studied vn. and played va. in 1819 in Lanner's qt. With Lanner until 1825, when he began to compose his own waltzes.
