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Johann Strauss II

Johann Strauss II (1825–1899) was a conductor and composer.

Also recorded as Waltz King alvarado; Walzerkönig; Johann Strauss Jr.; Johann Strauss Jr; Johann Strauss, Junior; Johann Strauss, Jr.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Johann Baptist Strauss II.

Born at Neubau in 1825, died at Vienna in 1899.

In detail

training under Franz Amon and Joseph Drechsler is recorded. Johann Resch‏ is recorded as having studied under Johann Strauss II. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is music composing, opera and classical music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are instrumental and operetta.

Positions recorded include Imperial Court Ball Music Director.

Works named in the authority record are The Gypsy Baron, Die Fledermaus and The Blue Danube.

Distinctions recorded are Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph, Knight of the Legion of Honour, 4th class, Order of the Medjidie and Knight of the Order of the Lion and the Sun.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Johann Strauss II”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q83309: Johann Strauss II

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