Te Quiero Dijiste Maria Grever ✦ Recommended

While the song has been recorded by countless international stars—from Plácido Domingo to Nat King Cole (in an instrumental version)—it is intrinsically linked to the Mexican tenor Néstor Mesta Chayres .

María Grever is considered one of the most important female composers in Mexican music history. She was born on July 12, 1895, in Tecalitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, and began composing music at a young age. "Te Quiero, Dijiste" is one of her most famous works and has been covered by many artists over the years. te quiero dijiste maria grever

Rosa had fled the Cristero War, crossing the Rio Grande with only a saint's medal and a letter from a man named Tomás. The letter ended: “Te quiero, dijiste. And I will find you.” But Tomás never came. For three years, Rosa scrubbed floors and listened to María compose. One night, María called her into the studio. “Sing this,” she said, pointing to the sheet music for “Te quiero, dijiste.” Rosa shook her head. “I can't read notes.” María smiled. “Then sing it the way you feel it.” While the song has been recorded by countless