What better way to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of a world-renowned composer than to ensure his music has a truly universal audience. Johann Strauss II was born in 1825 and two ...

Johann Strauss, seen here circa 1868, wrote what is probably the most famous waltz of all time: "The Blue Danube." (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Johann Strauss II, known as "The Waltz King," helped ...

The Vienna Symphony Orchestra has broadcast Strauss II’s famous waltz ‘The Beautiful Blue Danube’ into space, in celebration of the composer’s 200th anniversary. Johann Strauss II’s most famous piece, ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the waltz king’s birth. The classical piece will be beamed into the cosmos as it’s ...

VIENNA, Austria — Even 200 years after the birth of Austria's world-famous "waltz king" Johann Strauss II -- widely revered like a modern-day pop star during his lifetime -- his music has lost none of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A view of the Johann Strauss monument in Vienna's Stadtpark, created by artist Edmund von Helmer. The Vienna Philharmonic is to ...

Strauss’ “The Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the waltz king’s birth. The waltz will be beamed into the cosmos as it is performed by the Vienna Symphony ...

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ViennaBest known for his rousing waltz "The Blue Danube", which became Austria's unofficial national anthem, many of his 500 dance pieces live on in Vienna's roaring ball season. Strauss's persistent ...

Strauss' "Blue Danube" is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the waltz king's birth. The classical piece will be beamed into the cosmos as it's performed by the Vienna ...