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"Maria" is a song from the Broadway musical West Side Story, sung by the lead character Tony. The music was written by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The song was published in 1956.
"Maria" is sung by the male lead Tony when he learns the name of the girl he's fallen in love with is "Maria". The name "Maria" is spoken or sung in the song approximately 29 times. It begins in B major and then modulates to E-flat major.
The song is widely known for its use of the melodic interval of a tritone.
Recorded versions
- John Barrowman
- Dave Brubeck
- Vic Damone
- Karel Gott
- Josh Groban
- Vittorio Grigolo
- David Habbin
- Stan Kenton
- Larry Kert
- Johnny Mathis
- Matt Monro
- P. J. Proby
- Buddy Rich
- Sarah Vaughan
- Matt Cavenaugh
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