This series of lectures invites you to explore the formative influence of Johann Strauss on the city of Vienna and to shed light on his significance in the anniversary year. On March 10th, over 900 ...

Don your finest ball gown or grab your tailcoat; the enchantment of the ballroom and Johann Strauss II beckons!

Even 200 years after the birth of Austria's world-famous "waltz king" Johann Strauss II -- widely revered like a modern-day ...

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 ...

Servus! The Austrian Society invites you to a magical evening of rhythm and tradition at our Viennese Waltz Workshop on Thursday 06 February (19:00–21:00). Held in the Wilkins Terrace Marquee, this ...

Another highlight will follow on 10 March in the Vienna Konzerthaus, when more than 900 Viennese schoolchildren will perform under the title Jo! Strauss present their own versions of Strauss' waltzes, ...

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 ...

Johann Strauss II's persistent popularity lies in the catchy tunes he composed to cheer up people. Photo: AFP VIENNA -- Even 200 years after the birth of Austria's world-famous "waltz king" Johann ...