STRAUSS, JOHANN, JR. — STRAUSS, JOHANN, JR. (Baptist; 1825–1899), composer, conductor, and violinist. He was the eldest son of the celebrated composer and violinist Johann Strauss (1804–49), known as the Waltz King. Strauss, Jr., who began composing when he was six,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Strauss, Johann, Jr. — (1825–1899) The “Waltz King,” as Johann Strauss Jr. was known, was born in Vienna on October 25, 1825, the son of composer and conductor Johann Strauss Sr. He studied the violin and by 1844 was conducting his own dance band in a Viennese… … The Encyclopedia of Stanley Kubrick
Strauss, Johann, Jr. — (1825–1899) The son of a very talented composer and orchestra leader, Strauss was forbidden by his father to follow in his footsteps. It was his mother who encouraged his career. In 1844, following his study of music theory and composition… … Historical dictionary of Austria
Strauss, Johann — (1804 49) Compositor austríaco. Fue un gran difusor, como compositor y director de música de baile, esp. valses. Publicó 479 valses y galops. (1825 99) Compositor austríaco, hijo de Johann Strauss (1804 49). Sus composiciones se distinguen por el … Enciclopedia Universal
Strauss, Johann, The Younger — ▪ Austrian composer born Oct. 25, 1825, Vienna, Austria died June 3, 1899, Vienna “the Waltz King,” a composer famous for his Viennese waltzes and operettas. Strauss was the eldest son of the composer Johann Strauss the Elder. Because … Universalium
Strauss, Johann, The Elder — ▪ Austrian composer born March 14, 1804, Vienna, Austria died Sept. 24, 1849, Vienna one of the principal composers of Viennese waltzes. Strauss became a viola player in the dance orchestra of Michael Pamer, a composer of light music … Universalium
Strauss, Johann, the Younger — (1825–1899) Austrian composer known for waltzes, polkas, marches, and operettas. His father, Johann Strauss the Elder (1804–1849), brothers Eduard (1835–1916) and Josef (1827–1870), and son Johann Strauss III (1866–1939) were also composers.… … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Strauss, Johann (Baptist) — born Oct. 25, 1825, Vienna, Austria died June 3, 1899, Vienna Austrian composer. His father, Johann Strauss the Elder, was a self taught musician who established a musical dynasty in Vienna. A violinist, he played in a dance orchestra from 1819;… … Universalium
Strauss, Johann (Baptist) — (25 oct. 1825, Viena, Austria–3 jun. 1899, Viena). Compositor austríaco. Su padre, Johann Strauss el Viejo, fue un músico autodidacto que estableció una dinastía musical en Viena. Violinista, desde 1819 tocó en una orquesta de baile; cuando el… … Enciclopedia Universal
STRAUSS, JOHANN — musical composer, born at Vienna; was a musical conductor and composer, chiefly of waltz music … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia