The name Johann Strauss has been associated with blissful waltzes, musical ingenuity, and typifies the Viennese joy of living. Questions about the composer himself and how he lived tend to get lost in the background. But it is precisely the tension between his professional success, his private life and his persoanlity that is so fascinating. The author of his biography has drawn up a true-to-life pictures of the person Johann Strauss which she presents vividly.

The author is Viennese and Austrian with all her heart and soul. Alongside other professional activities the occupation of tourist guide allows the qualified translator (English, French, Spanish and Italian) to bring to life her love of the history and culture of her country. In her lively biographies of famous Austrian personalities factual information is presented in an interesting and readable style. Above all, it is her goal to bring readers closer through less well-known depictions of the subjects of the biographies – and all in a visually attractive, high-quality finished product.