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5 December: The first superstars of the music world, Four Strauss´s in portrait

The Vienna of the 19th century produced a tremendous variety of music. To this day, however, one name in particular is associated with it: The Strauss family of musicians shaped Vienna’s music and entertainment culture for decades. Johann Strauss and his sons, above all Johann Strauss Son, became the first superstars of the international music business. Including extensive world tours and groupies in crowds.

Thomas Aigner

The Vienna of the 19th century produced a tremendous variety of music. To this day, however, one name in particular is associated with it: The Strauss family of musicians shaped Vienna’s music and entertainment culture for decades. Johann Strauss and his sons, above all Johann Strauss Son, became the first superstars of the international music business. Including extensive world tours and groupies in crowds. (Full text on ORF Topos)

Four Strauss´s in portrait

Johann Strauss (father)

Johann Strauss (son)

Josef Strauss

Eduard Strauss

Unknown, “Die drei Sträuße.”, 1870, Wien Museum Inv.-Nr. W 6204, CC0 (https://sammlung.wienmuseum.at/objekt/497821/)