Composer

Ernesto Lecuona

Cuban composer (1896-1963)

1895–1963

226 works in the index

Born

1895

Died

1963

Birthplace

Guanabacoa

Citizenship / historical state

Spain

Period (estimated from birth year)

Modern

Biography

Ernesto Lecuona — Cuban composer (1896-1963). Ernesto Lecuona was born in 1895 in Guanabacoa. The recorded year of death is 1963. The biographical record lists citizenship or historical state as Spain.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments

Piano, Guitar, percussion, Saxophone, Voice

Genres represented

Classical, pop, Jazz, Latin

Works with composition dates

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These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

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Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details

Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
The Breeze And I	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Voice, Vocal	Jazz, Classical, pop	15
Malaguena	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Flute, Voice, Vocal, percussion, Saxophone	Jazz, Classical, pop	23
Always In My Heart (Siempre En Mi Corazon)	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, Guitar, Voice, Vocal	Classical, pop	8
Say 'Si, Si'	—	—	—	Guitar, Voice	Classical	8
The Moon Lights Up (Cancion de Luna)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	9
Good Morning (Buenos Dias)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	10
La Comparsa (Carnival Procession)	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar	Jazz, Classical	11
Ahi Viene El Chino (Here Comes The Chinaman)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	10
Alhambra	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, percussion, Saxophone	Classical, pop	13
Guadalquivir	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, percussion, Saxophone	Classical, pop	13
Canto Del Guajiro (Song Of The Cuban Farmer)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	7
No Hables Mas!! (Speak No More)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	8
...Y La Negra Bailaba!	—	—	—	Piano, Cello	Classical	10
En Tres Por Cuatro (In Three Quarter Time)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	8
Ya no me vuelvo a enamorar (No me vuelvo a enamorar)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	10
No Puedo Contigo (I Cannot Make You Understand)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	7
Danza De Los Nanigos (Dance Of The Negroes)	—	—	—	Piano, Cello	Classical	9
Solo	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	6
No Me Gusta Que Lo Sepan	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	7
Vals Maravilloso	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	7
Gitanerias	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Voice, percussion, Saxophone	Classical, pop	10
A La Antigua	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar	Classical	7
La Conga De Media Noche	—	—	—	Piano, Cello	Classical	8
Esta Noche Voy a Verla	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	5
Como Un Dia De Domingo (Um Dia De Domingo)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	6
Vals Romantico	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	6
Vals brillante	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	6
Breeze And I	—	—	—	Guitar	Classical	5
Interrumpida	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	5
La Mulata	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	5
Music Box	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	5
La Primera En La Frente	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	5
Ni Tu, Ni Yo	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	5
El Mexico Que Se Nos Fue	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
Sin Remedio	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
Palabras de Mujer	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
La Esencia Del Guaguanco	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
Outra Vez	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
Yo Soy El Punto Cubano	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	5
Borinquen Tiene Montuno	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
Vals Gitano	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	5
A La Antigua Additional credits Ernesto Lecuona	—	—	—	—	Classical	4
Preludio En La Noche	—	—	—	—	—	4
Mi Vida	—	—	—	—	Classical	3
Lola Esta De Fiesta (Lola Is Celebrating)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
The Puppets Dance (El Baile de la Muneca)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
Merry-Go-Round Whirl (Carousel)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
The Dolls Have A Party (Bacanal de Munocos)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. This short biography is assembled from the recorded facts. Authority record: VIAF 56796772. Portrait: self-scanned; photographer not known, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.