Juventino Rosas - Over the Waves Waltz

[Xipe Totec]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventino_Rosas

[sdfernando]

1. A very familiar piece to most people although most don't know its real name.

I play this particular tune in an eleven piece Ragtime Orchestra. A lot of the dance groups love the waltzes so this is pretty popular with them.

[Xipe Totec]

2. But did you know the composer was Mexican? nt

[sdfernando]

3. Of course...

Being the only Mexican in the Ragtime Orchestra, I'd better know!....When the leader announces the piece he often jokes that I'm a descendant.

[Xipe Totec]

4. Brother!

One of the most familiar tunes in the world, yet few know it's origins and most assume it's Strauss.

Present company excepted. People who are into Music, are into Music history as well.

[sdfernando]

5. Strauss...really??

No one with a semi-trained ear would think this tune sounded remotely Strauss!

Maybe because I've heard this so much as a child growing up in El Paso, way before I discovered classical music, I just always knew.

[Xipe Totec]

6. Yes, Strauss. Because no Mexican composer could possibly... etc., etc... nt

[Judi Lynn]

7. Amazing! As soon as the music started I instantly thought of circuses!

I had to stop the music and run to check the Wikipedia link you included, saw that it has been connected to trapeze acts.

I had absolutely no idea of its real name. Have heard it so often.

Can hear the almost military touch in the music, it was made for festive occasions, wasn't it? Expansive.

Very glad to learn about this composer. The song is much more interesting, knowing who wrote it.

Thank you!