Cuban Overture (George Gershwin arr. Philip Sparke) - Brass Band

CUBAN OVERTURE (BRASS BAND)
 
Publisher: Studio Music
Composer: Gershwin, George
Arranger: Sparke, Philip
Series: Concert Work
Code: M050083139
 
Details
 
A symphonic overture or tone poem for orchestra composed by American composer George Gershwin. It was the result of a two-week holiday in Havan, Cuba in 1932. The overture is dominated by Caribbean rhythms and Cuban native percussion, with a wide spectrum of instrumental colour and technique. It is a rich and exciting work with complexity and sophistication, illustrating the influence of Cuban music and dance.

Duration: 10:19

Recorded on Polyphonic QPRL232D Sea Pictures