Straus, Oscar, 1870-1954

Oscar Straus (1870–1954) was an Austrian composer known for his contributions to operettas, musical revues, and other theatrical works. His compositions include chamber music, string quartet music, and arrangements of band music.

Notable Works & Contributions

• Autograph manuscript of Alt-Wiener Reigen (Old-fashioned Viennese Waltz), 1944
• The Chocolate Soldier, an unauthorized parody of Bernard Shaw’s work, with music by Oscar Straus (programs for productions at the Lyric Theatre, London, 1910; Lyric Theatre, New York, 1909; and Central Theatre, Cedarhurst, NY, 1941)
• Collaborations on musicals, operas, and revues, including prompt-books and librettos

Archival & Collection Associations

• Referenced in the Breckinridge Family Papers, Library of Congress
• Included in the Bruno David Ussher Collection of Photographs, USC Libraries Special Collections
• Creator of materials in the Dan H. Laurence Collection, University of Guelph
• Referenced in the Edison Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress
• Included in the Frederick R. Koch Collection, Yale University Library
• Referenced in the Johnny Green Additional Papers, Harvard Theater Collection

Professional Relationships

• Associated with Lauro Ayestarán
• Corresponded with the Breckinridge family
• Collaborated with Johnny Green (1908–1989)
• Associated with Carl Haverlin (1899–1985)
• Connected to Manley Ottmer Hudson (1886–1960)
• Linked to Frederick R. Koch (Frederick Robinson)
• Associated with J.B. Lampe (Jens Bodewalt, 1869–1929)

Variant Names

• Straus, Oscar
• Straus, Oscar (composer)
• Straus, Oscar Nathan
• Straus, Oscar Nathan, 1870–1954
• Straus, Oskar, 1870–1954
• Strauss, O. 1870–1954
• Strauss, O. 1870–1954 (Oscar)
• Strauss, Oscar
• Strauss, Oscar Nathan, 1870–1954
• Strauss, Oscar, 1870–1954
• Strauss, Oskar
• Strauß, O. 1870–1954
• Штраус, О 1870–1954
• Штраус, О. 1870–1954 (Оскар)