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Johann Strauss I

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Johann Baptist Strauss I (German: [ˈjoːhan bapˈtɪst ˈʃtʁaʊs]; 14 March 1804 – 25 September 1849), also known as Johann Strauss Sr., the Elder or the Father (German: Johann Strauß Vater), was an Austrian composer of the Romantic Period. He was famous for his light music, namely waltzes, polkas, and galops, which he popularized alongside Joseph Lanner, thereby setting the foundations for his sons—Jo…

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Type: Person
Area: Austria
Born: March 14th, 1804
Died: September 25th, 1849
Genres: Classical
Labels: Naxos

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Last updated: January 22nd, 2020