"To this day, Johann Strauss II is known the world over as the "King of Waltz." Even back in the 19th century, his dance music in three-quarter time made crowds go wild and won the hearts of women around the globe. Johann Strauss was a pop star of his time, drawing large audiences of young people and filling up ballrooms."
"With his violin in his hand, he electrified listeners and even had his own merchandizing, including special accessories and memorabilia. He composed his famous waltz, "The Blue Danube," for the 1867 Paris World's Fair. He attained worldwide fame in 1872 through his performance at the World Peace Jubilee festival in Boston. At that concert, he conducted an orchestra of 20,000 musicians before an audience of 100,000. To achieve this feat, Strauss enlisted the help of 20 other conductors."
"Even 200 years after his birth, the composer still has the city of Vienna enraptured. Numerous events have been organized for his 200th birthday year, including the premiere of a ballet by the same name by director-choreographer Roland Petit on November 18 at the Vienna State Opera, as well as exhibitions and the end of season concert of his operetta "Die Fledermaus" (The Bat) at the Vienna State Opera."
Johann Strauss II rose to international prominence as the 'King of Waltz,' compelling audiences from Vienna to Russia and the United States with three‑quarter‑time dance music. He performed for the Tsar's family, toured the US, and composed 'The Blue Danube' for the 1867 Paris World's Fair. His 1872 World Peace Jubilee performance in Boston involved conducting an orchestra of 20,000 musicians for 100,000 people with 20 assistant conductors. He and his family built a vast entertainment enterprise with merchandising and packed ballrooms. Vienna marks his 200th birthday year with exhibitions, a new ballet premiere, and performances of Die Fledermaus.
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