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Work: An der schönen blauen Donau (The Blue Danube), Op.314

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ComposerStrauss II, Johann (1825-1899)
PeriodRomantic
Year1866
Work typeOrchestral
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New York CityHungarian Pianist János Balázs Carnegie Hall Debut Concert

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Chopin, Liszt, Strauss II, Balázs, Eötvös, Dubrovay
János Balázs, Piano

Hamburg»Singas und Juris wildes Weihnachtsabenteuer«

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Anderson, Tchaikovsky, Strauss II, Vivaldi
Symphoniker Hamburg – Laeiszhalle Orchester; Jason Weaver; Singa Gätgens; Juri Tetzlaff; Singin´ IDA!

SalfordThe Blue Danube

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Strauss II, Busoni, Korngold, Strauss R.
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
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Alena Baeva delivers transcendent Berg at The Anvil

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Polished playing and inspirational performances in Basingstoke that underline the exciting relationship between Mark Wigglesworth and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
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Yuja Wang brings dazzling virtuosity to the Gilmore Festival

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Yuja Wang stuns the Gilmore Festival audience with a formidable program of Messiaen, Debussy, Scriabin, and Chopin – and a generous selection of encores.
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A Happy Hallé New Year from Manchester!

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The Hallé and conductor Stephen Bell usher in 2022 with a joyful Viennese concert of music by the Strauss family and other composers. 
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LahtiMay Day Concert, livestreamed in lockdown

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Strauss I, Lehtinen, Brahms, Mozart, Merikanto, Anderson, Estonian student song, Strauss II, Mores, Gardel, Lumbye
Musicians of Sinfonia Lahti
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Bachtrack top ten: Johann Strauss II

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Music ran through the veins of Johann Strauss II and – despite his father’s opposition – he went on to compose many of the greatest waltzes ever.

Bachtrack top ten: Johann Strauss II in Vienna

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Take a guided tour in 3/4 time through Vienna as Mark and Elisabeth visit some of the key Strauss locations in the city. 

Spinning into space: how Johann Strauss hypnotised Vienna

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Born 200 years ago, we explore the hypnotic and seductive qualities of Johann Strauss II’s music, and what allows the Blue Danube to so capture the never-ending dance of humankind.