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Tagged With "Johann Strauss"

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Wiener Bonbons: Highlights of Vienna (Where Gumbo was #114)

Paul Heymont ·
This week’s puzzle started with a very puzzling picture—so puzzling it needed a second shot to clarify that it was in a tunnel. Even so, Jonathan L was sharp enough to jump to a correct conclusion, which he hinted to the crowd in a comment...
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Berlin Opera re-opens on 275th anniversary

Paul Heymont ·
After seven years of renovations that include new technology and acoustics, the Staatsoper is back.
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'Blue Danube' is now Anniversary Waltz

Paul Heymont ·
Its the 150th anniversary of one of the world's best-loved musical works.
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Leipzig's 2014 Celebrations Make it a Year for Music

Paul Heymont ·
Leipzig is celebrating a batch of musical anniversaries this year. This month saw the re-opening of the Mendelssohn Museum with expanded space and a conduct-it-yourself electronic orchestra; next month is the 300th birthday of KPE Bach, son of Johann...
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Times Square and the Waterford Times Square Ball

Samantha ·
A New Years' visit to New York and a chance to see the iconic crystal ball, both up-close and as it drops to mark the beginning of another year.
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European Christmas Markets

Barry Barford ·
Christmas in Europe is always special and these images will either bring back happy memories or stoke the imagination.
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Belvedere Gardens and Palaces, Vienna

Paul Heymont ·
The Upper Belvedere   For many of us, when we think of Vienna, the names that come most quickly to mind are Johann Strauss, the Waltz King, and Franz Josef, the Austro-Hungarian Emperor. And maybe Sigmund Freud. 
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Vienna — Life in the Past Lane (part 1)

DrFumblefinger ·
A look at some of the highlights of visiting the great city of Vienna.
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Vienna — Life in the Past Lane (part 2)

DrFumblefinger ·
This blog is a continuation of a discussion on visiting Vienna, featuring some additional highlights from this interesting city.
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