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Strauss vs Strauss

In our current season, we are celebrating the 150th birthday of Richard Strauss by performing his works throughout the Classics series. In this weekend's KnightSounds concert, A Waltz to Remember, we fill the program with works from Johann Strauss II, "The Waltz King." Learn more about these composers which shared the same occupation, the same last name, and absolutely no relation!
 
Full name Johann Strauss II Richard Georg Strauss 
Life 1825-1899 1864-1949
Nationality  Austrian German
Born Vienna Munich
Father Johann, composer of more than 250 works Franz, principal horn player of the Bavarian Court Opera
Known for  Waltzes Symphonic poems and operas 
Age of first composition 6 6
Famous piece  On the Beautiful Blue Danube Don Quixote
Works in CSO 2014-15 season Overture to Die Fledermaus, Annen Polka, The Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus, Emperor Waltz, The Audition Song from Die FledermausOn the Beautiful Blue Danube Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life)Don Quixote, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme

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