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Original

Cuban Overture. George Gershwin. Grade 5.

Translation

Cuban Overture. George Gershwin. Grade 5.

Original

Cuban Overture composed by George Gershwin. 1898-1937. Arranged by Douglas McLain. For Concert Band. Grade 5. Full score. Duration 10. 00. Published by Baton Music. BF.BM494-SCORE. George Gershwin composed his 'Cuban Overture' in July and August 1932. Originally was the work titled 'Rumba' and was the result of a two-week holiday which Gershwin took in Havana, Cuba in February 1932. The overture is dominated by Caribbean rhythms and Cuban native percussion, with a wide spectrum of instrumental color and technique. It is a rich and exciting work with complexity and sophistication, illustrating the influence of Cuban music and dance. Its main theme was influenced by a then current hit by Ignacio Pineiro, 'Echale Salsit'.

Translation

Cuban Overture composed by George Gershwin. 1898-1937. Arranged by Douglas McLain. For Concert Band. Grade 5. Full score. Duration 10. 00. Published by Baton Music. BF.BM494-SCORE. George Gershwin composed his 'Cuban Overture' in July and August 1932. Originally was the work titled 'Rumba' and was the result of a two-week holiday which Gershwin took in Havana, Cuba in February 1932. The overture is dominated by Caribbean rhythms and Cuban native percussion, with a wide spectrum of instrumental color and technique. It is a rich and exciting work with complexity and sophistication, illustrating the influence of Cuban music and dance. Its main theme was influenced by a then current hit by Ignacio Pineiro, 'Echale Salsit'.