Rapsodia Negra

Composers:
  • Lecuona, Ernesto
Arrangers:
  • Tirino, Thomas Y.
Detailed Instrumentation: Piano, 2.2.2.2: 2.2.3.0: Timp.Perc(3-4): Clst.Hp: Str
Duration: 11
Description:

Formally premiered in Ernesto Lecuona�s Carnegie Hall debut (as a conductor) on October 10, 1943, with Carmelina Delfin as soloist, the work is a grand fantasy on themes from of the composer�s zarzuelas. Thomas Tirino�s arrangement brings percussion instruments to the score, whereas Lecuona had the percussion parts improvised (and thus they were previously missing from the orchestration). Tirino also adds a cadenza (fully notated in this score) near the end of the work where indicated in the manuscript. All elements are brought together into a newly edited and engraved offering in the rental catalog; piano solo (with 2nd piano accompaniment) is also for sale. Note that the piano part for this concert-piece differs from versions of Rapsodia Negra sold as standalone piano, or two-piano, solos past and present. However, all music incorporated in those versions are evident within this version.

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