Joseph Lanner
Austrian composer and conductor of waltzes
Born
April 12th, 1801
224 years ago
Died
April 14th, 1843
182 years ago — 42 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Austria
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Lanner was an Austrian composer and conductor, recognized as one of the early pioneers of the Viennese waltz. He composed numerous dance pieces that contributed to the popularization of the waltz in the 19th century. His work integrated elements of folk music and classical forms, which influenced the development of the waltz genre. Lanner led an orchestra that performed at various Viennese balls and events, establishing a reputation that attracted attention from contemporaries, including Johann Strauss I. Lanner's compositions laid the groundwork for the later successes of the Strauss family in the waltz genre.
Composed the waltz 'Die Schönbrunner'
Founded a successful dance orchestra in Vienna
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