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    Cuban Overture (Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Gershwin, George - Littlemore, Phillip

    Originally entitled Rumba, theCuban Overturewas a was written some time following a two-week holiday which Gershwin took in Havana in February 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. Although it received it's premiere under the title Rumba, it was renamed Cuban Overture three months later at a benefit concert conducted by Gershwin at the Metropolitan Opera to avoid giving audience the idea that it was simply a novelty item. The new title provided, as the composer stated, "a more just idea of the character and intent of the music". Duration: 6:20

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days

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    Cuban Overture - George Gershwin arr. Phillip Littlemore

    Originally entitled Rumba, the Cuban Overture was a was written some time following a two-week holiday which Gershwin took in Havana in February 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. Although it received it's premiere under the title Rumba, it was renamed Cuban Overture three months later at a benefit concert conducted by Gershwin at the Metropolitan Opera to avoid giving audience the idea that it was simply a novelty item. The new title provided, as the composer stated, "a more just idea of the character and intent of the music".Duration: 6'20"Difficulty: 1st Section and above

    Estimated dispatch 5-7 working days
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    CUBAN OVERTURE (Brass Band) - Gershwin, George - Sparke, Philip

    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

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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    Cuban Overture - George Gershwin - Matt Kingston

    We all know Gershwin's timeless songs, but he wrote some fantastic instrumental music too. The Cuban Overture was inspired by a holiday he took in Havana, with sultry Latin harmonies and lively Salsa rhythms. Suitable for 3rd section bands upwards.

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  • £83.60

    Gershwin Overture - Steven Ponsford

    Estimated dispatch 10-14 working days

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  • £49.60

    GERSHWIN OVERTURE - Ponsford Steven

    Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days

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    Oh Kay! Overture - George Gershwin

    Estimated dispatch 5-14 working days
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    Of Thee I Sing Overture - George Gershwin

    Estimated dispatch 5-14 working days