"Danube Waves" was created by the Romanian composer Jan Ivanovich at the end of the 19th century. He served in the Bucharest Military Band for a long time and composed some instrumental works, but only "Danube Waves" was influential and popular. This work was originally a wind waltz written for a military band, in the form of a Viennese waltz. Due to its popularity after the performance, the composer adapted it into a piano piece. Later, this work won the prize at the International Music Competition in Paris. But as time went by, Ivanovich and his works disappeared. Perhaps a weak nation cannot escape the fate of being slaughtered culturally. In 1902, the Japanese added lyrics to this work, majestically transforming this Romanian work into a novel called "A Spring Night in the Midst of the Hazy Moon" Japanese songs. The melody of this work often appears in some of the movies we have seen depicting early Japanese content, such as "Ah!" This song is used in the palace dance at the beginning of the film "Wild Wheat Ridge". In the late 1940s (that is, after the defeat of Germany and Japan), Romania filmed the famous film "The Story of Qiao Song", also known as "Waves of the Danube" that Chinese audiences are very familiar with. This song was used as the theme song and named "Marriage". Song of Remembrance Day", while revealing the true identity of this work to the world. At this point, this outstanding work that should belong to the Romanian nation has been returned to its original owner. The music is in the form of a Viennese waltz, consisting of an overture, four waltzes and an ending. The melody of the waltz composed by Ivanovich is mainly in a minor key. It is graceful, stretched and slightly sad, and has a unique personality. The prelude begins with Allegro, then turns to Andante on a melody in 2/4 time, and finally plays a melody evolved from the main melody in minor colors and 4/4 time, thus ending the overture section. The changing speed and rhythm make the entire prelude full of vitality (some arrangements omit the prelude and play the first waltz directly). The first theme of the first waltz is slow and euphemistic, its melody is like a slowly flowing river or a gentle and affectionate song; followed by the second theme B, each phrase is first tightened and then relaxed, with eight repeated phrases. The rests give the music a sense of jumping. The second minor waltz is rich in color changes in major and minor keys, and is also composed of two contrasting themes. The dance atmosphere of the first theme A is relatively strong; the second theme B uses a lot of jumping intervals, but still maintains smooth characteristics, like a rolling and noisy river flowing eastward. The ending part first evolves and develops the material of the prelude, then reproduces the theme of the third minor waltz and the second theme B of the first minor waltz, and then ends the whole piece powerfully through the orchestra's full performance. "The Blue Danube" was written by Johann Strauss Jr., a famous Austrian light music composer. He was dubbed the "King of Waltz" by later generations. This is a typical waltz style orchestral piece. The music is gorgeous, bright, lively and easy to understand. In 1866, Johann Strauss Jr., who was the conductor of the Vienna Court Ball, was invited by Herbeck, the conductor of the Vienna Men's Chorus Society, to write a poem full of Viennese rural feelings based on the artistic conception of Carl Beck's poem "The Blue Danube". Waltz "The Blue Danube". Although Johann Strauss Jr. had composed hundreds of waltzes at this time, he had not yet composed any vocal works. In 1867, this work premiered in Vienna. Because Vienna was under siege by Prussia at that time, people were in a state of pessimism and despair, so the work also suffered misfortune and failed to premiere. It wasn't until February 1868, when Johann Strauss Jr. was living at No. 54 Brette Street, not far from the Danube, in the suburbs of Vienna, that he changed this choral piece into an orchestral piece, adding many new contents. And named it "Blue Danube" Waltz. This piece of music was a great success when it was performed in Paris that same year. Just a few months later, the work was performed in the United States. In an instant, this waltz spread throughout major cities around the world, and later became the author's most important representative work. To this day, this piece of music is still loved by people all over the world. This song has even become a repertoire at the "New Year's Concert" held in Vienna on New Year's Day every year. The music consists of an introduction, five waltzes and an ending. The introduction is divided into two parts. At the beginning of the music, the violin played a slow tremolo in the key of A major, like the rippling waves of the calm Danube River at dawn, and the horn blew a hopeful note, as if the morning light had parted the mist on the Danube River and dawn had arrived. The music is vibrant and peaceful. The second part is the small climax of the introduction. This lively and fresh motive played by woodwind instruments, coupled with the typical waltz rhythm, is full of vitality and exciting like river water lapping on the shore. Then comes the First Waltz. The dance music describes the scene of people dancing gracefully on the banks of the Danube River, intoxicated by nature. The brisk rhythm and clear melody are like the smooth flowing water of the Danube River. It sings about the beautiful blue Danube River and the hometown of the Austrians where the spring light shines all over. The thematic material of the first paragraph comes from the motive of the introduction. The second section consists of violin and woodwind staccato in the high register, full of joy, lively and brisk. The Second Waltz is a three-part piece. The first melody rises and falls, giving people a vibrant and beautiful feeling.

The music in the middle section is gentle and gentle, with the violin playing the theme and the harp accompanying it with arpeggios, as if young people in the foothills of the Alps are whispering and telling each other their heartfelt songs in between warm and cheerful dances. The Third Waltz is in two-part form. The first paragraph is innovative, elegant and noble. After repetition, the contrasting second melody is lively, fluid and rotating. The Fourth Waltz has a relatively free rhythm at the beginning, and the ascending arpeggio melody is so beautiful that even the composer himself is very proud of it, as if it is full of spring and refreshing. The Fifth Waltz is the continuation and development of the musical mood of the Fourth Waltz, but it is moved to the key of A major. The undulating, wavy melody is reminiscent of carefree boating on the Danube. The first section is played weakly by woodwind instruments and violin, which is a beautiful, touching and tender melody. Then, accompanied by lively percussion instruments, the jubilant and enthusiastic contrasting passages bring the whole song to a climax. There are two endings of the music. One is a choral ending, which follows the fifth waltz and is very short. The other is the ending of the orchestral piece, which is larger in scale. The material of the third waltz, the fourth waltz and the first waltz are reproduced one by one. Finally, the whole piece ends in a stormy festive carnival atmosphere. Introduction to the work "The Blue Danube" (Johann Strauss) The full name of the waltz "The Blue Danube" is "On the Banks of the Beautiful Blue Danube". It is the most representative of the 170 waltzes composed by Johann Strauss. First, composed in 1867. In 1866, Austria suffered a disastrous defeat in the Austro-Prussian War, and Vienna fell into deep depression. In order to inspire people, the author was commissioned by Herbeck, the leader of the Vienna Men's Chorus Association, to write a waltz that symbolizes the vitality of Vienna's life. The title and creative motive of the song come from a poem dedicated to the city of Vienna by the German poet Karl Beck, "Beside the Danube, beside the beautiful blue Danube." Half a year later, the author adapted it into an orchestral piece and performed it at the World Exposition in Paris. It was a great success and was soon introduced to the United Kingdom, the United States and other countries, and was known as Austria's "second national anthem." Then the chorus also became popular, with lyrics re-written by the poet Gernut. Appreciation of the work This piece is written according to the structure of a typical Viennese waltz, consisting of an overture, five small waltzes and an ending. At the beginning of the prelude, the tremolo played softly by the violin with a broken bow is like the dawn light pushing aside the mist on the river and awakening the sleeping earth. Against this background, the French horn blows the main tone of the whole song. Next are 5 waltzes played in succession, each waltz containing two contrasting themes. Theme A of the 1st Little Waltz has a lyrical and clear melody, a relaxed and lively rhythm, and a pause that responds to the main melody. It is full of joyful emotions, making people feel that the breath of spring has come to the Danube; Theme B is relaxed, lively, and as if It is a tribute to the Danube River in spring. The melody of the first part of the 2nd Little Waltz jumps, rises and falls, advances layer by layer, and is cheerful and lively, giving people a feeling of vitality; the second part is graceful and euphemistic, in contrast to the first part. Theme A of the 3rd Little Waltz is graceful, elegant, dignified and steady; Theme B is fluid, which enhances the danceability and presents a carnival dance scene. Theme A of the 4th Little Waltz is beautiful, moving and full of singing; Theme B emphasizes the dance rhythm and is passionate and unrestrained, forming a contrast with Theme A. The melody of Theme A of the 5th Little Waltz is undulating and reverberating, soft and tender; Theme B is a piece of fiery and joyful music, forming the climax of the whole piece. Finally, there is the ending of the chorus, which is relatively short and ends quickly in a warm atmosphere; while the ending of the orchestral piece is larger in scale. It reproduces the main themes of the 3rd, 2nd, and 4th minor waltzes in turn, and then reproduces them again. The main tone of the music introduction is introduced, and then the whole song ends in a warm and joyful atmosphere. Appreciation Tips: This famous waltz has a beautiful melody and dynamic rhythm. It is suitable for pregnant women to listen to in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. When pregnant women appreciate this piece, they can feel the vivid musical image through their imagination, thereby further understanding the Austrian people's love for life, Deep love for hometown.

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