Ernesto Lecuona
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Summary
Ernesto Lecuona was born on August 6, 1896[1], in Guanabacoa[2]. He died on November 29, 1963[3], in Santa Cruz de Tenerife[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], film score composer[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,063 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 7, 1896[11]
- Place of burial: Gate of Heaven Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[13]
- Native language: Spanish[14]
- Occupation: artist[15]
- Educated at: Carlos Alfredo Peyrellade Conservatory[16]
- Award received: International Latin Music Hall of Fame[17], Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame[18]
- Member of: Lecuona Cuban Boys[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: opera[21]
- Commons category: Ernesto Lecuona[22]
- Cause of death: asthma[23]
- Residence: Tampa[24]
- Sport: art competition[25]
- Family name: Lecuona[26]
- Given name: Ernesto[27], Sixto[28], de la Asunción[29]
- Pseudonym: The Gershwin of Cuba[30], Lenva[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ernesto Lecuona[32]
- Relative: Margarita Lecuona[33], Rafael A. Lecuona[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Instrument: piano[36]
- Participant in: art competitions at the 1932 Summer Olympics – music[37]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Song[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[39]
- Birth name: Ernesto Sixto de la Asunción Lecuona Casado[40]
Why It Matters
Ernesto Lecuona has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Ernesto Lecuona born?
Ernesto Lecuona's place of birth was Guanabacoa[2].
Where did Ernesto Lecuona die?
Ernesto Lecuona passed away in Santa Cruz de Tenerife[4].
What did Ernesto Lecuona do for work?
Ernesto Lecuona worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], film score composer[8], and actor[9].
Where did Ernesto Lecuona go to school?
Ernesto Lecuona was educated at Carlos Alfredo Peyrellade Conservatory[16].
What awards did Ernesto Lecuona receive?
Honors received include International Latin Music Hall of Fame[17] and Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame[18].