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Waltz

Waltzing from the Blue Danube to Outer Space

Waltzing from the Blue Danube to Outer Space

Explore the history of Johann Strauss II's Blue Danube Waltz, from its initial reception as a choral piece to its iconic use in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.

09/15/2025
Chapman Challenge: Why Is Vienna So Famous for the Waltz?

Chapman Challenge: Why Is Vienna So Famous for the Waltz?

"Alan Chapman explains why Vienna is famous for the waltz in KUSC's Chapman Challenge. He discusses the dance's origins, its promotion during the 1815 Congress of Vienna, and notable Viennese waltz composers."

04/01/2019
Beware the Waltz

Beware the Waltz

Explore the controversy of the 1790's waltz, from health concerns due to its speed, to moral objections over partner closeness, and its defense by Thomas Wilson.

09/08/2017

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