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.

Vienna is known as the City of Music for its classical heritage, legendary composers like Mozart and Beethoven, and rich ...

VIENNA (AP) — The aristocrats of the Habsburg royal court who danced in the first of Vienna ’s famed balls in the 18th century could never have imagined how the hallmark of the Austrian capital’s ...

In the early 19th Century, Vienna, imperial city of the Habsburgs, was about the size of Dayton, Ohio. For a little city, it had big appetites. In an average year its 200,000 citizens ate 12,967 ...

“Enjoy the Vienna New Year’s Concert,” say organisers, “and let yourself be transported by the magic and charm of Strauss’ music — culminating in the iconic The Blue Danube, the most famous waltz in ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by The Vienna Philharmonic’s annual performance brings to light memories and traditions, both bright and dark. By Rebecca Schmid Every year, classical ...

From its 18th century roots, Vienna’s celebrated ball season has evolved and now involves teenagers learning to waltz by watching YouTube videos and ladies shedding their elbow-length gloves to better ...

VIENNA (AP) — The aristocrats of the Habsburg royal court who danced in the first of Vienna ’s famed balls in the 18th century could never have imagined how the hallmark of the Austrian capital’s ...

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