The Waltz King's Blue Danube was left out of the 'Golden Records' attached to the Voyager probes in the 1970s. The city of ...

To celebrate the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II, the Vienna Tourist Board, in collaboration with Jung von Matt DONAU, has launched a campaign titled `Waltz into Space`. The campaign will send ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

VIENNA, Austria — 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 ...

Show more Show less Johann Strauss II's persistent popularity lies in the catchy tunes he composed to cheer up people Vienna is marking the bicentenary with special events, concerts and ...

"Unlike today, there was no insurance, no pension scheme or anything like that," Eduard Strauss told AFP. "Life had to be earned," said the retired judge, 69. Johann made his debut at the age of ...