This gold coated statue is a memorial to Johann Strauss II, in Stadtpark, Vienna. He was a well-known Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, and other kinds of dance music, as well as several operettas and a ballet (Cinderella). During his lifetime, he was known as "The Waltz King", and was largely responsible for the popularity of the waltz in Vienna during the 19th century.
Light music? What is that? :p
ReplyDeleteOuh...so the waltz music..are inspired by him? :p
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ReplyDeleteAs far as i know, light music is a pleasant melodic music which is less serious style of Western classical music and easier on the ear.
love this! great choice.
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What a stunning memorial! Beautiful like his music :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful statue and great for the theme.
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning statue.
ReplyDeleteLook like you know a lot about music, that I know very little, but admire to know a lot.
ReplyDeletewhat an impressive memorial to a gifted man. so golden.
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That is such a cool piece of sculpture. Wonderful photos!
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It's a wonderful memorial to honor such an amazing composer. His music will always live in the hearts of many.
ReplyDeleteOh yes. That is the sort of achievement which should be celebrated with a memorial.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures!Wasn't aware of him before reading this post.Waltz is a beautiful dance form and to know about the man who introduced it in Vienna is simple amazing.Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow! That statue really stood out amongst the rest. Beautiful! :)
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delightful photos. beautiful statue.
ReplyDeleteI think this must be the first gold coated statue I have ever seen! A very beautiful presentation of it! Both photos capture a beautiful perspective!
ReplyDeleteI have heard of him but did not know about the statue in his honor, thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful memorial! :)
ReplyDeleteI think he's still known as the Waltz King, what a fitting tribute to a very gifted man. Excellent take on this weeks theme and and thanks for dropping by my blog and I hope I see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteNice photo, thanks for sharing!
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this is a very beautiful statue, LR! ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. A wonderful memorial to a wonderful musician.
ReplyDeletenobody will ever miss this great statue, it truly stands out wit its gold color against a plain concrete finish monument
ReplyDeleteOh I like the waltzes by Johann Strauss II!
ReplyDeleteNice gold statue of the famous composer! I wish I am there!!
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