Paul Löwenberg collection of music by the Johann Strauss and Joseph Lanner families, 1825-1929

Collection Summary

Title	Paul Löwenberg collection of music by the Johann Strauss and Joseph Lanner families, 1825-1929
Inclusive Dates	1825-1929
Bulk Dates	1825-1898
Call No.	ML31.L68
Collector	Löwenberg, Paul, 1858-1931
Extent	approximately 1,636 items
Extent	77 containers
Extent	26 linear feet
Language	Collection material chiefly in German, with some French and English
Location	Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Finding Aid Permalink	Cite or bookmark this finding aid as: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu021039
LCCN Permalink	LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2013572138
Summary	Johann Strauss Sr. and Joseph Lanner have been dubbed the "waltz kings" for their significant contributions as composers of popular dance music during the nineteenth century. They transformed the music of a simple country dance into one that graced ballrooms around the world, laying the foundation for their sons to continue their work and further develop the waltz as a musical form. This collection primarily consists of first edition printed scores for piano works published by the two composers and their sons Johann Strauss Jr., Josef Strauss, Eduard Strauss, and August Lanner.