In 2025, the city of Vienna will be marked even further by the legacy of Johann Strauss Jr., the renowned “Waltz King,” with a year of events marking the Strauss 200th celebration of his birth. The festivities will start with a significant anniversary exhibition dedicated to this iconic composer whose music shaped the cultural landscape…
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Countdown to 200: the anniversary of Strauss to kick off early in China
Celebrating 150 Years of Die Fledermaus: A Modern Revival of Johann Strauss II’s Operetta. Johann Strauss II is widely hailed as the “King of the Waltz”. He left an indelible mark on the world of music, not only as a master of waltzes but also as a prolific composer of operettas. Among his most cherished…
Johann Strauss Ensemble Returns to Romania for 20th Anniversary Show
It was back in 2004 that the British conductor Russell McGregor first brought the Johann Strauss Ensemble to Romania for a tour. In December 2024, they will return for the 20th anniversary show in Bucharest. The Ensemble is based in Austria. Known for his captivating performances at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, McGregor promises a concert that…
Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra to visit Asia
The news that Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra to visit Asia in late 2023 will be welcomed by many. The orchestra is set to spend two weeks in China, Japans and Korea. The orchestra will be under the baton of Johannes Wildner, an Austrian conductor, conducting professor, and former member violinist with the Vienna Philharmonic. Born…
André Rieu to tour again in 2023
“There is no other joy like performing my summer concerts in my hometown Maastricht, with my orchestra,” according to André Rieu. The violinist and bandleader is renowned for his concerts on the main square of his native Maastricht. But he nonetheless spends a lot of time on the road! The big news is that André…
Harry Coseman releases “Emilie, Emilie”, announces first show
Singer Harry Coseman has just released a new version of Johann Strauss’ “Wine, Women and Song”. The track is part of an upcoming album, “The Voice of Strauss”, that will feature some of the Strauss family’s best-loved melodies reworked into modern versions. This is the fourth track from the album to be released. Like the…
A webinar to discover the musical history of the waltz
Although the waltz can feel almost natural in its rhythm, in reality there is far more to it than the simple 1-2-3 rhythm. A special webinar by violinist Giacomo Mura, to be held in November 2020, will reveal the history and an appreciation of the waltz as a genre. What started as a folk dance…
Austria’s Musikverein announces concerts in June and September
Vienna’s prestigious Musikverein venue – home to the celebrated Great Hall (Goldene Saal – the location of the annual Vienna New Years’ Concert) – has announced that it plans a number of shows in June, with a full programme from September onwards. This is good news for music fans that might be considering travel to…
André Rieu US shows caught in coronavirus debate
André Rieu’s March 2020 dates in the US have been caught in the coronavirus/covid19 debate. Even though the US president announced flight bans from 26 European countries, major concerts are being allowed to go ahead in the US. These include a number of major shows by André Rieu in Florida, Nevada and elsewhere. This has…
Johann Strauss gala announces UK concert dates
For over 40 years the Johann Strauss Gala has been entertaining UK audiences with its combination of timeless music, dancing and a splash of comedy. Presented by showman Rainer Hersch, The Johann Strauss Orchestra and Dancers have just announced a string of UK concerts for 2016. Classic Strauss interpretations Rainer will be conducting the Johann…