But the elephant in the cosmic waltz room was “2001.” The spaceship approaching the space station, floating, as if in an interstellar dance, to the strains of Strauss' “The Blue Danube Waltz ...

This dance, characterised by its triple time, is understood to be rooted in German tradition, especially in Vienna. Strauss played a pivotal role in popularising the waltz throughout the 19th century, ...

Enjoy an exuberant celebration of song and dance with works from beloved ... traditional Hungarian dances and the breathtaking “Blue Danube Waltz.” Salute to Budapest and Vienna is available ...