How The Blue Danube Cast Its Spell

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DescriptionHow The Blue Danube Cast Its Spell in 60 seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun Fact"The Blue Danube," composed by Johann Strauss II in 1866, was first performed in February 1867 in Vienna, Austria. Originally a choral work, it gained greater popularity as an orchestral piece and is now one of the most famous waltzes in classical music. Its debut took place at a concert of the Vienna Men's Choral Association.__________________________________________________________________Abo...