Ernesto Lecuona

Ernesto Lecuona (1896–1963) was a Spanish pianist, composer and songwriter.

Also recorded as Ernesto Lecuona y Casado; Ernesto Sixto de la Asunción Lecuona Casado; Lenva.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ernesto Sixto de la Asunción Lecuona Casado.

Also worked under the name The Gershwin of Cuba and Lenva.

Born at Guanabacoa in 1896, died at Santa Cruz de Tenerife in 1963.

In detail

Ernesto Lecuona studied at Carlos Alfredo Peyrellade Conservatory. the recorded working language is Spanish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Membership is recorded of Lecuona Cuban Boys.

Distinctions recorded are International Latin Music Hall of Fame and Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Sources

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“Ernesto Lecuona”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q345446: Ernesto Lecuona
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