Cuban Overture
Symphonic tone poem by George Gershwin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cuban Overture is a symphonic overture or tone poem for orchestra composed by American composer George Gershwin. Originally titled Rumba (named for the Cuban rumba musical genre), it was a result of a two-week holiday which Gershwin took in Havana, Cuba in February 1932. Gershwin composed the piece in July and August 1932.
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Cuban Overture | |
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by George Gershwin | |
Genre | Tone poem |
Form | Ternary form |
Composed | July and August 1932 |
Premiere | |
Date | August 16, 1932 (1932-08-16) |
Location | Lewisohn Stadium |
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 Salsita".
Other songs referenced by the piece's themes and phrases include the traditional folk song La Paloma[citation needed].
The overture is in ternary form.