J. P. Meder – “My Own” Waltz (1885) – Recording by Gennady Stolyarov II
John P. Meder (1848 – 1908) was a composer and polymath who spent most of his life (since 1864) in Carson City, Nevada. This waltz was published in 1885 by I.L.A. Brodersen. It is an energetic and somewhat playful waltz. The variety that is found in the various passages showcases Meder’s talents as a composer, and one who should be more appreciated as an early contributor to the musical culture of the United States and the American West.
Watch the new video of “My Own” Waltz, featuring the music along with the score, here.
This rendition in MuseScore 3.0 was created by Gennady Stolyarov II, due to the absence of any other recordings of this waltz online.
Download the MP3 file of J. P. Meder’s “My Own” Waltz here.
Resources
J. P. Meder Project by David Bugli
Score for J. P. Meder’s “My Own” Waltz from the Library of Congress (in the public domain)