The story of two great musicians whose waltzes came to symbolize Vienna in the 19th century, this book reveals a father jealous of his son's talent and a defiant son whose career flourished in spite of his father's efforts to destroy it.

Johann Strauss, Jr., 'The Waltz King, ' is the master composer featured in this volume. His most popular waltzes and polkas, including 'The Blue Danube, ' 'The Emperor Waltz, ' 'Voices of Spring, ' 'Artist's Life, ' and 'Tales from the Vienna Woods, ' are highlighted. This book contains an extra treat in that it also includes works by other members of the Strauss family, namely those of the brothers Josef and Eduard. 28 titles on 144 pages.

Paul Paradise has selected and edited 26 beautiful Strauss waltzes specifically for string quartet or string orchestra. The pieces were chosen to provide each player with a meaningful part, and have been assembled according to level of difficulty and edited with contemporary fingerings and bowings. Contents are: * Tales from the Vienna Woods, Op. 325 -- Waltz No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 * Artist's Life, Op. 316 -- Waltz No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 * Wine, Woman, and Song, Op. 333 -- Waltz No. 1, 2, 3, 4 * Viennese Blood, Op. 354 -- Waltz No. 1, 2, 3, 4, Coda * Emperor Waltz, Op. 437 -- Waltz No. 1, 2, 3, 4.

A collection of Intermediate / Advanced piano solos composed by Johann Strauss, Jr..

A collection of Intermediate / Advanced piano solos composed by Johann Strauss, Jr..

The Emperor is the epitome of Johann Strauss, Jr. waltzes. Johann inherited his father's title, "the Waltz King." The Emperor Waltz is a very musical work that explores numerous textures while retaining the traditional waltz pulse in a stunningly beautiful setting. (5: 14)