The “King of the Waltz” and operetta master Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) was a true superstar of his time. Many quotes from his contemporaries can attest to this. His most famous works include the operetta Die Fledermaus and his waltz The Blue Danube. Browse our sheet music and scores, and explore all his wonderful works with Stretta Music today!
As the son of composer and musician Johann Strauss I, Strauss’ career may have seemed predetermined. His father, however, left his family and actually wanted to forbid Strauss from starting a career as a musician. It was only through the support of his mother that Strauss became one of the most important composers of the 19th century, surpassing even the work of his father.
After Johann Strauss I’s death, Strauss took over his father’s orchestra, which he had founded as the first ever touring orchestra, and merged it with his own. Thanks to his many tours, Strauss made a name for himself internationally as an operetta, waltz and polka composer.
The music of the Strauss family, which also includes the compositions of his brothers Josef Strauss and Eduard Strauss, is still an essential part of the traditional Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Concert to this day.
“I adore him as one of my most brilliant colleagues.” Giuseppe Verdi
“He’s the only one I envy, he’s dripping with music, he always thinks of something.” Johannes Brahms
“Long live all musical geniuses from Bach to Johann Strauss II.” Richard Wagner
“We writers show the world how wretched it is, Strauss shows us how beautiful it can be.” Émile Zola
for: Salon orchestra
Single part Cello
Item no.: 314331
for: Salon orchestra
Single part Violin 1
Item no.: 177926
Die schönsten Walzer ganz leicht gesetzt
for: Violin
Single part Violin
Item no.: 728664
Walzer
for: Salon orchestra
Single part Violin 1
Item no.: 757138
Waltz
for: Salon orchestra
Single part Double bass
Item no.: 757127
for: Symphonic orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 673797
for: Symphonic orchestra
Single part Viola
Item no.: 638996
for: Symphonic orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 638251
for: Salon orchestra
Single part Viola
Item no.: 299052
for: Salon orchestra
Single part Violin 1
Item no.: 298964
for: Symphonic orchestra
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 583544
for: Accordion
Music score
Item no.: 772432
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 773859