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The original lyrics were written by the choir's poet, Joseph Weyl . Later, after the waltz gained fame, the lyrics were revised to better suit the music.

The piece gained renewed cinematic fame through its iconic use in Stanley Kubrick’s film 2001: A Space Odyssey , where it accompanied the graceful movement of spacecraft.

Johann Strauss II , famously known as "The Waltz King". Composition Year: 1866. Premiere: February 13, 1867, at the Diana-Saal in Vienna. II. Historical Background Johann Strauss II - Dunarea Albastra

Features a shimmering horn call that evokes the sunrise over the river.

Strauss composed the piece originally for the Vienna Men’s Choral Association ( Wiener Männergesangsverein ). The original lyrics were written by the choir's

Each section has its own distinct character, ranging from playful to grand and sweeping.

It is considered the unofficial national anthem of Austria and is played every year at midnight on New Year's Eve and during the Vienna New Year’s Concert . Johann Strauss II , famously known as "The Waltz King"

The waltz is structured in a classic Viennese format, consisting of five main waltz sections preceded by an introduction and followed by a coda: