Ernesto
Lecuona
Granada
Arranged
for String Orchestra
by
John
Burke Armesto
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Ernesto Lecuona was the most important musician in Cuban
musical life during the first half of the 20th century. Born in Guanabacoa, a
suburb of Havana, in 1895, Lecuona first established himself as an
outstanding pianist, graduating from the National Conservatory with the Gold
Medal in performance at the age of seventeen. He went to New York City to
concertize and there, in 1916, made his first public appearance outside of
Havana. Lecuona's piano music is an important and very significant
contribution to 20th century music. Granada was composed for
piano and was one of a series of works, among which the Andalucia Suite is
most famous, describing areas of Spain.
His most popular pieces include Malagueña, The Breeze and I, as
well as Grenada. |
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Granada by Ernesto Lecuona
Copyright © 1946 by Edward B. Marks Music Company
Copyright Renewed
This arrangement Copyright © 2003 by Edward B. Marks Music Company
International Copyright Secured.
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission
Arranger John Armesto
(1924-2002) is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and taught strings in
the Western New York area for many years.
His compositions have been performed by the Buffalo Philharmonic
Orchestra as well as numerous school orchestras.
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timing 2:40
A majestic opening is followed by
a stately tango and concludes with a sparkling waltz. John Armesto captures the
Cuban composer’s music in a fine string arrangement with optional percussion.
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