The life of Strauss Jr. aka "The Waltz King"

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The life of Strauss Jr. aka "The Waltz King"

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Dec 29, 2020

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His music is celebrated today, especially around New Year's, and his waltzes are bound to put a smile on your face. Learn about Strauss Jr.'s life, his music, and a surprising answer he gave a New York reporter about his visit to Boston.Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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