Johann Strauss I (German: Johann Strauss) born in Vienna, (March 14, 1804 – September … External Links Wikipedia article On the Radetzky March (Jeroen H.C. Tempelman) Extra Information There are two versions of this work, the first using a smaller orchestra Johann Strauss I’s most famous piece is probably the 1848 Radetzky March – named after Field Marshal Joseph Radetzky von Radetz, written to commemorate Radetsky's victory at the Battle of Custoza. Herbert von Karajan - Radetzky-Marsch ‎ (CD, Album, RE, RM, Car) Deutsche Grammophon , Deutsche Grammophon 00289 479 3846, 2532 027

The Quick-Step (No.2) from Atlantic Telegraph March and Quick-Step is based on this piece. Herbert von Karajan (German: [ˈhɛɐbɛɐt fɔn ˈkaraˌjan] (); born Heribert Ritter von Karajan; 5 April 1908 – 16 July 1989) was an Austrian conductor.He was principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic for 34 years until his death in 1989. When it was first played in front of Austrian officers they spontaneously clapped and stamped their feet when they heard the chorus.