Released in the 1950s, Strauss Waltzes features Mantovani and His Orchestra performing lush, sweeping arrangements of the famous waltzes of Johann Strauss II. Highlighted by pieces such as “The Blue Danube,” “Tales from the Vienna Woods,” and “Artist’s Life,” the album showcases Mantovani’s signature cascading-string sound and elegant orchestral style. With its graceful tempos and romantic atmosphere, the record became one of Mantovani’s most popular classical crossover releases, bringing the charm of Viennese ballroom music to a wide international audience.