Johann Strauss and Vienna

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Focusing on the emergence of Viennese operetta in the late nineteenth century, the book explores how Johann Strauss encapsulated the city's pride and anxieties through his music. It offers an overview of the operetta genre while analyzing Strauss' works as case studies that highlight the relationship between stage productions and their audiences. Additionally, it delves into Strauss' significance as a national icon during his lifetime and his enduring legacy into the twentieth century.