#cubanoverture

Let’s continue our exclusive Famous Overtures Week, here at Musica in Extenso! Through the whole series, we shared some really fantastic masterpieces; today as well we prepared some jazzy melodies, an impressive symphonic overture from the famous american composer, George Gershwin.

The Cuban Overture - originally titled Rumba - 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. The work under the title Rumba received its premiere at New York's now-demolished Lewisohn Stadium in 16 August 1932, as part of an all-Gershwin programme held by New York Philharmonic. 

Today on Musica in Extenso:

George Gershwin

Cuban Overture

Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra

 Conductor: Richard Hayman