Articles related to "Johann Strauss"

Die Fledermaus (The Bat), a German operetta by Johann Strauss II. Die Fledermaus opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Strauss II operetta information.

Die Zigeunerbaron, a German operetta by Johann Strauss II. The Gypsy Baron opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Strauss II operetta information.

Anyone interested in visiting Vienna should first learn about this fascinating city's history, art, architecture, culture, music and famous residents.

Brief biography of Franz Lehár, leading composer of light operettas, extremely famous for The Merry Widow. His waltz 'Gold and Silver' is also often recorded.

In 17th and 18th century Italian opera, adolescent boys and young men were often played by castrati. As castrati singers died out, women dressed as men took on the roles.

Ever wonder how old your favorite composer was turning this year? Find out with this fast list of major Classical composers.

Spring is inspirational to many artists and classical composers are no exception. Here are four classical compositions with Spring in their titles.

Brief biography of Jacques Offenbach - his life, operettas and works. Famous for his masterpiece and only opera, "The Tales of Hoffmann" (Les Contes d'Hoffmann).

Liofe and works of post-romantic composer Richard Strauss, famous for opera Der Rosenkavalier ('The Cavalier of the Rose').

Wondering what to do on February 14th? From art to music to chocolate to film, here are some romantic and fun ideas to consider.

Without realizing it, children are regularly exposed to classical music through animation and other programming. Help them to truly listen just as well as they watch.

CD album Songs My Mother Taught Me, compiled and sung by Joan Sutherland, is a collection of lovely and nostalgic popular songs at the turn of 20th century.

Neither too arch nor too serious, "Zombieland" is a rambunctious, rowdy good time with an action-packed, but thoughtful, script and the funniest postmodern joke of 2009.