Story Behind The Song

In 1821, Mexico won independence from Spain, and "Alta California" became part of the Grand Republic of Mexico. General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo was the commanding officer of the presidio in San Francisco, and in that capacity, he decided it was imperati

Song Description

Gypsy-inspired music for virtuoso violin. Poignant introduction is sparsely accompanied; percussion leads into the main body of the song, which is uptempo and cheerful, although in the key of F Minor. The "Gypsy scale" is featured in the primary theme.