古巴序曲 Cuban Overture
系列/series：室內管樂系列套譜/Concert Band Series
作曲/composer：George Gershwin
編曲/arranger：Douglas McLain
演奏級數/grade：5
演奏時間/duration：10:00
出版公司/publisher：Baton Music
商品編號/number：BM494
 
樂曲解說/program note：
George Gershwin composed his 'Cuban Overture' in July and August 1932. Originally was the work titled 'Rumba' and was the result of a two-week holiday which Gershwin took in Havana, Cuba in February 1932. 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 Salsit'.