For Johann Strauss II the year 1847 was of special importance, because it brought him the connection to an important musical institution in Vienna, namely the Vienna Men's Singing Society. In the course of time he wrote nine works for the association, including six waltzes, two polkas and a march. These compositions include such immortal waltzes as "An der schönen blauen Donau" op. 314 and "Wein, Weib und Gesang" op. 333 The special relationship between the Waltz King and the Wiener Männer-Gesan...