The Historical Background of the Creation of The Blue Danube

Blue Danube Waltz, the most famous waltz by Austrian composer johann strauss II. Known as the second national anthem of Austria. The annual Vienna New Year Concert will also be performed as a repertoire. 1866, the Austrian Empire was defeated in the Pu 'ao War, and the people in the imperial capital Vienna were depressed. At that time, Johann Strauss II was the director of the Viennese court ball. In order to get rid of this emotion, Little John accepted the entrustment of Herbeck, the conductor of Vienna Boys Choir Association, and wrote a chorus symbolizing Vienna's vitality for his choir. At this time, although Johann Strauss II had composed hundreds of waltzes, he had not created any vocal music. The lyrics of this choir were featured by the poet Gunnar. 1February 9, 867, this work premiered in Vienna. Because Vienna at that time was under the siege of Prussia, people were pessimistic and disappointed, so this work was unfortunate and its premiere failed. It was not until February 1868, when Johann Strauss II lived at No.54, Brett Street, not far from the Danube River, that the choir was changed into an orchestra, and many new contents were added to it, named Blue Danube Waltz.