Johann Strauss, Vienna's greatest composer of light music, was known for his waltzes (dances) and operettas (light operas with songs and dances). His music seems to capture the height of elegance and refinement of the Hapsburg regime. Early life. Johann Strauss Jr. was born on October 25, 1825, in Vienna, Austria. Although the elder Strauss wanted his sons to pursue business careers, the musical talents of Johann, Jr., quickly became evident, as he composed his first waltz at the age of six.
How composite roofing is made. Flat composite shingles look very much like traditional asphalt roofing. At the core of the composite shingle or roofing tile lies a fiberglass mat. Flat shingles then have a top layer of asphalt and crushed rock added.
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