Zambra Gitana

I obtained a book of Lecuona pieces a few months ago. I enjoyed reading through them but decided not to post any of them until I heard Nathan's very good post of Lecuona’s most famous work, Malaguena. His post prompted me to go back to the Lecuona book again. Lecuona’s most famous and some of his best compositions (IMHO) are contained in the Andalucia Suite. I’m hopeful that Nathan and Chris will post the complete Andalucia Suite. (Another CS?) Therefore, I’ve decided not to post any of those six pieces. So I’ve been playing through some of his less well-known works. Lecuona has been compared to Gershwin. They both composed “serious” music as well as lighter works. I’m not certain as to how I would categorize Zambra Gitana except to say that it is more Spanish than Cuban.

I decided to post this as is because I'm forcing myself not to play the piano more than one hour a day until my hand problem is taken care of. I hope it's not too bad.

Lecuona - Zambra Gitana

 

My 2 year old girl, Aryth "Play that one again, Daddy!" "Did you like that one baby?" "Uh huh, again, again!"

So, now we're listening to it again. Great job on opening John!! and now she's dancing beside me as we listen to it again. I totally love this guy's music. Plus, playing him is so much fun, right? I sense an obsession coming on! Now, if I can just figure out how to stalk a dead guy.

I'm working on it right now. I should have two ready for tomorrow. Cordoba for sure and Andalucia if I can get that pesky center section clean enough.

Anyway, FANTASTIC piece to wake up to. Keep 'em comin', just don't do too much too soon.

 

Fat chance... I love this Suite but I have far too many plans and projects going on already. So much to do, so little time (or did I say that already once or twice :wink: )

 

Good job on this one John. I did not know this piece and I have to say I find it a bit boring and repetitive, not a patch on the Andalucia and the sets of Dances (but those are the only Lecuona I know). You play it relaxed and sultry as it probably should be. I wonder though if there should be a bit more fervour and excitement.