Vienna's parks have been filled with the sound of music for centuries. In the late 1800s, Johann Strauss, the waltz king himself, directed wildly popular concerts. Today, the tradition continues to the delight of music lovers from around the world. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
The piece is a waltz called "The Blue Danube," or "An der schönen blauen Donau op. 314 (On the Beautiful Blue Danube)," by Johann Strauss II.
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