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1
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What era is Strauss from?

A

The Romantic era.

2
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What country is Strauss from?

A

Austria.

3
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Johann Strauss II was an Austrian composer of Viennese waltzes and was hence known…

A

as the Waltz King.

4
Q

About how many dance pieces did Strauss write?

A

Almost 500.

5
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What piece of his is considered the epitome of the opera?

A

Die Fledermaus.

6
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How did Johann’s father feel about his music career?

A

Johann’s father didn’t want him to be a musician.

7
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What attitude did Johann and his father have towards each other?

A

They saw each other as rivals.

8
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How big was the demand for Johann’s music?

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The demand for Johann’s services was so great he had to have 3-4 orchestras stationed around the city, and he dashed around from orchestra to orchestra every night.

9
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Who were Johann’s brothers?

A

Josef and Eduard.

10
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Johann remained the…

A

mainstay of the Strauss waltz industry.

11
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What was Johann inspired by?

A

Career groups.

12
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What else did Johann name his works for?

A

He named some pieces for geographical areas.

13
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What did Johann die of?

A

Pneumonia.

14
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Name his notable works?

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Blue Danube Waltz, Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, and Die Fledermaus Overture