Ernesto Lecuona
b. August 1896, Guanabacoa, Cuba, d. 1963. Pianist Lecuona was one of the most internationally famous composers to come out of Cuba. His two brothers and two sisters all became musicians. One brother was a violinist, the rest played piano. Ernesto received his first piano lessons from his elder sister and became a prodigy. He gave his first public performance at the age of five and had his first composition published at 11. He graduated from Havana's National Conservatory of Music at the age of 15 and taught piano and voice. At 17, he played in concert at the Aeolian Hall, New York City, USA. In the early 20s, Lecuona continued his musical studies in France, where he studied under Maurice Ravel.
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Albums
- (1999) Cuban Originals
- (1997) Lecuona - The Ultimate Collection
Top Tracks
- Siboney
- Andalucia
- La Comparsa
- Malagueña
- Maria la "O"
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