Donauwalzer
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The Donauwalzer (Blue Danube Waltz) is a Viennese Waltz composed by Johann Strauss (son) in 1867.
The Blue Danube Waltz frequently is called the "unofficial hymn of Austria". It is one of the best-known and most frequently recorded Viennese Waltzes and has become iconic, even outside Austria. The melody is used in countless advertisements and is part of the score of many films, most particularly in 2001: A Space Odessy and Goodbye Mr Chips.
It is an essential item in the program of the Vienna New Year's Concert though officially it is only the second of three encores.