Music ran through the veins of Johann Strauss II and – despite his father’s opposition – he went on to compose many of the greatest waltzes ever.

His waltzes were a hit from Russia to the US — and female fans swooned over him. And yet, there was also a darker side to Johann Strauss, who is being celebrated in a series of performances in Vienna.

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 ...

This week on the Young Artists Showcase, singers from the Martina Arroyo Foundation's Prelude to Performance program join us in the studio for a preview of their upcoming production of Johann Strauss ...

VIENNA – Strauss’ “Blue Danube” waltz has finally made it into space, nearly a half-century after missing a ride on NASA’s twin Voyager spacecraft. The European Space Agency’s big radio antenna in ...

Donald Macleod explores the final years of Strauss’ life when he was lauded as a celebrity figure wherever he went, but also endured personal losses and difficulties. Show more Donald Macleod explores ...

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Johann Strauss II, the “waltz king” as he strives to make it in Vienna, a city whose music scene was dominated by his own father. Show more Donald Macleod ...

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 ...