Wieden in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

Johann und Josef Strauss

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022

1. Johann und Josef Strauss Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Vor ihrem Welterfolg als Musiker studierten die Brüder Johann und Josef Strauss am K.K. Polytechnischen Institut.

(English translation:)

Before their worldwide success as musicians, the brothers Johann and Josef Strauss studied (here) at the Imperial Royal Polytechnical Institute.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education.

Location. 48° 11.91′ N, 16° 22.25′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Wieden. Marker is on Karlsplatz, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Karlsplatz 12, Wien 1040, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Antonio Vivaldi (a few steps from this marker); Johannes Brahms (within shouting distance of this marker); Karol Szymanowski (1882 - 1937) (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaiserliche Akademie der Wissenschaften / Imperial Academy of Sciences (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Iosepho (Joseph) Ressel

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 120 meters away); ʻAbdu'l-Bahá (about 120 meters away); Josef Madersperger (1768-1850) (about 120 meters away); Siegfried Marcus (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Also see . . . The Strauss Family: 15 facts about Vienna's musical dynasty (Classic fm).

Excerpt: No one made dance music more fashionable than the Strauss family of composers and bandleaders. Starting in the early 19th century, their waltzes took Vienna by storm and went on to conquer Europe, even into the era of gramophone records.… Johann Strauss II wrote more than 400 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other dance tunes, as well as several operettas and a ballet. In his lifetime, he was known as "The Waltz King". Some of Johann Strauss II's most famous works include The Blue Danube, Kaiser-Walzer, Tales from the Vienna Woods, and the Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka. Among his operettas, Die Fledermaus and The Gypsy Baron are the best known.… Josef Strauss joined the family orchestra, along with his brothers, Johann II and Eduard in the 1850s. His first published work was called The First and the Last. When Johann Senior became seriously ill in 1853
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022

2. Johann und Josef Strauss Marker - wide view
Josef led the orchestra for a while. His early compositions went down well with the Viennese so he decided to continue in the family tradition of composing dance music. He wrote some 283 pieces including many waltzes.

(Submitted on January 6, 2023.)

Johann und Josef Strauss Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022

3. Johann und Josef Strauss Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.