The Era of the Waltz King

The Era of the waltz around King

It was n nonpareil other than the soulful, haunting melodies derived from the aura of the

most beautiful, romantic city in the world that inspired me to look into the history of

one of the most loved composers of all time. The king of Waltz is none other than Johann

Strauss jr., who captivated and swept audiences of all ages into the irrestible impatience for

dance. I prevail always been enchanted by the mesmerise piece of music known as the

Blue Danube and have decided to broaden my knowledge on one of my favourite

composers of which who has calm approximately 550 fabulous pieces,

(Stevens,2004)

        Johann Strauss was born on October 25, 1825 to Johann Strauss Sr. and Anna

Streim, (Hood,1996). He was one of the six children and the middle child born to the

couple. Johann Strauss Jr. was named in honour of his prestigious father (Hood,1996).

Johanns father was a severe drunkard who loathed his sons passion and skill for music.

His mother, Anna, a smart guitarist in her husbands orchestra, secretly arranged for

Johann to learn from one of his fathers orchestra conductors, Franz Ammon. Ammon

soon realized that despite his tedious efforts, the young Strausss musical ability

surpassed his own. He recommended that Strauss Jr.



learn from another talented

musician, (Fantel,pg ,Ebsco database ). His father meanwhile, on his rare visits was

agitated to collar that each time he arrived, Johann Strauss Jr. was getting disclose and

composing his own music. It must have startled his very jealous father to discover that

Johann Strauss Jr. had actually composed his runner waltz at the mere age of six,( Ebsco

database).His father took it into his chieftain to try to beat the music out of Johann by

whipping him brutally and menacing Johann...

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