Johann Strauss II
Johann Baptist Strauss II (German: [ˈjoːhan bapˈtɪst ˈʃtʁaʊs]; 25 October 1825 – 3 June 1899), also known as Johann Strauss Jr., the Younger or the Son (German: Johann Strauß Sohn), was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas as well as a violinist. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music, as well as several operettas and…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- Austria
- Born
- October 25th, 1825
- Died
- June 3rd, 1899
- Genres
- Labels
- Naxos