Strauss’ operettas, beginning with “Die Fledermaus,” another New Year’s tradition, mocked the rich and the powerful, and undermined mores. They still do. And in this year's holiday spirit ...

While initially struggling to compose operettas, he wrote several of them, including a few hits like Die Fledermaus. “People still dance to Strauss waltzes, but you can also hear them in concert halls ...

While initially struggling to compose operettas, he wrote several of them, including a few hits like Die Fledermaus. “People still dance to Strauss waltzes, but you can also hear them in concert ...

While initially struggling to compose operettas, he wrote several of them, including a few hits like "Die Fledermaus". "People still dance to Strauss waltzes, but you can also hear them in concert ...