Ernesto Lecuona
Cuban composer and pianist (1895–1963)
Biography
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.
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Career highlights
Genres
- opera
Instruments
- piano
Family
- Siblings
- Ernestina Lecuona CasadoEugenio Lecuona Casado
Awards & honours (2)
- International Latin Music Hall of Fame
- Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Ernesto Lecuona
- How old was Ernesto Lecuona?
- Ernesto Lecuona died on November 29, 1963 at the age of 67.
- When is Ernesto Lecuona's birthday?
- Ernesto Lecuona was born on August 6, 1896.
- Where was Ernesto Lecuona born?
- Ernesto Lecuona was born in Guanabacoa.
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- Ernesto Lecuona's zodiac sign is Leo.
- What is Ernesto Lecuona's nationality?
- Ernesto Lecuona is a citizen of Spain.
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- Ernesto Lecuona is known as pianist, composer, songwriter, film score composer.
