Ernesto Lecuona: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ernesto Lecuona y Casado (Spanish pronunciation: [eɾˈnesto leˈkwona]; August 7, 1896 – November 29, 1963) was a Cuban composer and pianist, many of whose works have become standards of the Latin, jazz and classical repertoires. His over 600 compositions include songs and zarzuelas as well as pieces for piano and symphonic orchestra. In the 1930s, he helped establish a popular band, the Lecuona Cuban Boys, which showcased some of his most successful pieces and was later taken over by Armando Oréfiche. In the 1950s, Lecuona recorded several LPs, including solo piano albums for RCA Victor. He moved to the United States after the 1959 Cuban Revolution, and died in Spain in 1963.
Quick facts about Ernesto Lecuona
- Full name: Ernesto Lecuona
- Born: 1896-08-06
- Nationality: Spain
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q345446
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Who is Ernesto Lecuona?
Ernesto Lecuona y Casado (Spanish pronunciation: [eɾˈnesto leˈkwona]; August 7, 1896 – November 29, 1963) was a Cuban composer and pianist, many of whose works have become standards of the Latin, jazz and classical repertoires.
What nationality is Ernesto Lecuona?
Ernesto Lecuona is Spain.
When was Ernesto Lecuona born?
Ernesto Lecuona was born on 1896-08-06.
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