George Gershwin
Cuban Overture
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George Gershwin
Cuban Overture
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer George Gershwin
- Editor Douglas McLain
- Series Baton Orchestral
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- Edition Score Download
- Publisher Baton Music
- Order no. BTM494SC-DL
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Description:
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 Piñeiro, "Échale Salsit".