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 ...

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.

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 ...

Johann Strauss II's "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 performed by the ...

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 ...

Vienna (AFP) – 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 ...

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.

Goalkeepers from QPR football club present their own arrangement of a Strauss waltz. Nice 3-4 formation, guys. Football and classical music have long enjoyed a happy and fruitful marriage – but ...

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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 ...