Instead, the younger Strauss went on to become Vienna’s famous Waltz King, forever remembered for his delightful dance music and operas. What happened? He got help from his mom. Right under her ...

What do you get when you combine a masquerade mask, a pocket watch, an extraordinary amount of champagne, and the most ...

Johann Strauss, seen here circa 1868, wrote what is probably the most famous waltz of all time: "The Blue Danube." (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Johann Strauss II, known as "The Waltz King," helped ...

The statue of Johann Strauss in Vienna City Park. It’s a fun, if largely predictable, spectacle -- which is not to say there aren’t some interesting plot twists this year. CPR Classical will broadcast ...

GREAT PERFORMANCES continues the cherished tradition of ringing in the new year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the opulent Musikverein, under the baton of Italian conductor and Chicago Symphony ...

Our list of 12 arts events to look forward to this week in metro Atlanta includes Alicia Keys’ "Hell's Kitchen," Atlanta ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Strauss’ “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 ...

Lighthearted and comical, the Harvard College Opera’s production of Strauss’ operetta “Die Fledermaus” opened on Wednesday, Jan. 31, with an outstanding orchestra and charming characters. The operetta ...

On May 31, Voyager 1 will be the guest of honor at what may be the most exclusive concert in history. To mark the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II, ESA will beam a live performance of "By the ...

Just to be clear, Josef Strauss is the brother of Johann Strauss, and the son of Johann Strauss I, as opposed to Johann Strauss II. It's easy to mix up his family members, but it's hard to confuse ...