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The Last Waltz: The Strauss Dynasty and Vienna

By John , Strauss family.; Suchet

Book information

Publisher
Elliott & Thompson
Year
2015
ISBN
9781250094100, 1250094100, 978-1-78396-117-7, 1783961171, 978-1-78396-118-4
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
27 MB (28345048 bytes)
Pages
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Time added
2017-08-15 11:00:00
Strauss family.;Composers -- Austria -- Biography.

Description

The tale of two Waltz Kings: how the Strauss family took Europe by storm during the nineteenth century The Strauss family name is forever intertwined with Vienna - as is their music. Two generations of this remarkable family transformed and popularised the waltz, delighting all of Viennese society with their prolific compositions. But behind the melody lay a darker discord, as the Strausses tore themselves apart while Vienna itself struggled to secure its place in a rapidly changing world. In The Last Waltz John Suchet skilfully portrays this gripping story, capturing the family dramas, the tensions, triumphs and disasters, all set against the turbulent backdrop of Austria in the nineteenth century, from revolution to regicide. Discover the truth behind Vienna's extraordinary musical dynasty.

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