Johann Strauss II Johann Strauss II (October 25, 1825 June 3, 1899), also known as Johann Baptist Strauss or Johann Strauss, Jr., the Younger, or the Son (German: Sohn), was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music, as well as several operettas and a ballet. In his lifetime, he was known as "The Waltz King", and was largely then responsible for the popularity of the waltz in Vienna during the 19th century. Strauss was born in St. Ulrich (now a part of Neubau), the son of Johann Strauss I, another composer of dance music. His father did not wish him to become a composer, but rather a banker; however, the son defied his father's wishes, and went on to study music with the composer Joseph Drechsler and the violin with Anton
and musical productions. In the 1920s its opera and ballet troupes became separate entities; in every genre the theatre was then regarded as the leading one in the country. Its new house opened in 1913. It was the biggest and most imposing of the theatre buildings in Estonia. In World War II its building was bombed, but it was restored more or less in its former shape in 1947. In 1949 the Estonia was turned into an exclusively musical theatre staging operas, ballets and operettas. In 1998 it was officially given the status of National Opera. Art director since 2002 was Arne Mikk, at present the chief conductor of the theatre is Paul Mägi, the managing director is Paul Himma, the chief opera director is Neeme Kuningas and the leader of the ballet is Tiit Härm. Theatrical season lasts 10 months - from September till June. During the season it may be given at about 250 performances. The repertoire includes classical operas, ballets, operettas
Brussels has a very traditional industry when it comes to theatre. Cirque Royal / Koninklijk Circus The Royal Circus of Brussels is located in the Botanic Gardens. It has modern equipment and a big arena which ensure a unique ambiance of concerts, circus performances and other events. The circus often hosts operettas and theatre performances, very impressive when presented on the circus' huge arena. Kaaitheater Kaaitheater was established in 1977. It started as an art festival held every two years. In the 80s, Kaaitheater became more than an artistic tradition. It expanded its
The building was designed by Finnish architects Armas Lindgren and Wiwi Lonn. The "Estonia" theatre has had several names during history, but since 1998, it bears the name The Estonian National Opera. From 1994 the theater is managed by the general manager Paul Himma. The Estonian National Opera is the home of the symphony orchestra, the opera choir and the ballet. The theater repertoire includes classical operas, ballets and operettas as well as modern musical and children plays. The most popular performances are "Swan Lake" and the opera "La Traviata". The Estonian National Opera's majestic White Hall (218,8 m2) with its grand crystal chandeliers is an excellent place for festive receptions, formal occasions and dancing parties. The hall is provided with removable chairs (for 100 people) and tables. In the Opera House, next to the theatre hall is a spacious concert hall for 790 listeners. Concert hall is operated by
Interregnum. There is no popular theory any more, no concept. Only an ethical category may serve as the basis of rebirth… 1 According to the data of the Soviet Union Copyright Agency (VAAP) in September 1985 more than 50 works by Estonian authors were being performed on stage, radio and television in the Soviet republics and in foreign countries. The Academic Estonia Theatre celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1981. During the jubilee year 19 operas and operettas were staged. The Estonia Theatre was enriched by several talented performers: conductors Peeter Lilje (1950-1993), Paul Mägi (b. 1953) and Vello Pähn (b. 1958); singers Marika Eensalu (b. 1947), Sirje Puura (b. 1949), Helvi Raamat (b. 1947) and Tarmo Sild (b. 1953). The theatre company made a number of important tours, beside Soviet cities, to Halle, Savonlinna, Stockholm and Paris. With his dynamic and figurative settings the choreographer and stage manager Ago-Endrik Kerge (b
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