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Composers of the Week: The Strauss Family of Vienna

BBC Radio 3
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In the first of this week's programmes, Peter Kemp introduces music by the founder of the Strauss dynasty, Johann Strauss (father) (1804-49), including his waltz Homage to Queen Victoria, and early compositions by his son, the future "waltz king". Producer Andrew Mussett

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Introduces:
Peter Kemp
Unknown:
Johann Strauss
Producer:
Andrew Mussett
Source: Radio Times

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