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…
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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…
André Rieu announces New Album “The Sound of Heaven” for December 6, 2024
Acclaimed violinist and conductor André Rieu is set to enchant audiences once again with his upcoming album, “The Sound of Heaven.” This new release features a captivating blend of classical masterpieces, romantic melodies, and timeless evergreens, all masterfully brought to life by Rieu and his renowned Johann Strauss Orchestra. In “The Sound of Heaven,” Rieu…
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…
Johann Strauss Ensemble Orchestra announce Romanian dates
The end of the year 2023 will see the Johann Strauss Ensemble back on the road in Romania. Together with two special guests, soprano Paula Jeckstadt and baritone Michael Havlicheck, the musicians will perform in Brasov, Cluj-Napoca, in Arad, and Oradea. According to a report in News.ro, the new concept of the “Vienna Magic” concert,…
Yes, Nita Strauss is a real Strauss
Guitarist Nita Strauss, perhaps best known for her firebrand playing with shock-rock star Alice Cooper, is indeed related to the Viennese Strauss family. Talking to Ultimate Guitar, she said, “Everyone on my dad’s side of the family is all musicians, all the way back to the Viennese Strausses.” Obviously, time has moved on since then….
Rudy Giovannini concerts announced for 2023
True to his reputation as one of the most active singers in Germany, tenor Rudy Giovannini has announced a busy touring schedule in the summer of 2023 until the end of the year. Giovannini is a German-speaking Italian whose career is based on light classics and popular melodies. A regular guest on German and Austrian…
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…
Birthplace of Josef Strauss re-opens as hotel
A historic hotel in Vienna was re-designed and re-opened some time back as the Hotel Motto. What’s the connection with Strauss? The luxury hotel is known as the birthplace of Josef Strauss, son of the famous composer Johann Strauss Senior (and therefore brother of Johann Junior). He called the hotel home in 1827. Josef was…
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…