The Egalitarian Waltz by Ruth Katz Presented by Donna Gallagher Edited by: Dr. Picart and Donna Gallagher

Class Question What is the definition of Egalitarian? myclipart.com

The Universality Of The Waltz

Johann Strauss, Sr Born in Vienna on March 14, 1804 Born in Vienna on March 14, 1804 largely self-taught musician largely self-taught musician He also played in the popular orchestra of Michael Pamer. He also played in the popular orchestra of Michael Pamer. At the age of 15 he joined a band by another ex-member of Pamer's band, Joseph Lanner. At the age of 15 he joined a band by another ex-member of Pamer's band, Joseph Lanner. It was Lanner and Strauss who, with their contrasting styles, became the true architects of the Viennese Waltz. It was Lanner and Strauss who, with their contrasting styles, became the true architects of the Viennese Waltz. In September 1825, Strauss departed with some of Lanner's musicians to form his own orchestra. In September 1825, Strauss departed with some of Lanner's musicians to form his own orchestra. In 1846 the Austrian Emperor bestowed upon him the prestigious title of 'Director of Music for the Imperial-Royal Court Balls'. In 1846 the Austrian Emperor bestowed upon him the prestigious title of 'Director of Music for the Imperial-Royal Court Balls'. He paid two highly successful visits to Great Britain (in 1838 and 1849), after the latter returning to Vienna where he died on September 25, 1849 from the effects of scarlet fever He paid two highly successful visits to Great Britain (in 1838 and 1849), after the latter returning to Vienna where he died on September 25, 1849 from the effects of scarlet fever Although he composed around 300 works, he is chiefly remembered for the lovely waltz Loreley-Rhein-Klänge (1843) Although he composed around 300 works, he is chiefly remembered for the lovely waltz Loreley-Rhein-Klänge (1843)

The Minuet And The Waltz MinuetWaltz

The Acceptance Of The Waltz

Discussion Question Why were these precursors of the waltz severely criticized? myclipart.com

The Waltz In Ideological and Social Perspective Social:Ideological:

The Appropriateness Of The Waltz

The Appropriateness Of The Waltz cont… Round all the confines of the yielded waist The strongest hand may wander undisplaced: The lady’s in return may grasp as much As princely paunches offer to her touch, Pleased round the chalky floor how well they trip; One hand reposing on the royal hip, The other to the shoulder no less royal Ascending with affection truly loyal! Thus all and each in movement swift or slow, The genial contact gently undergo; Till some might marvel with the modest Turk If “nothing follows all this palming work”? Something does follow at a fitter time; The breast thus publicly resign’d to man In private may resist him – if it can. Written by: Lord Byron Written by: Lord Byron

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