Sunday, July 31, 2022

July 31 - Ignacio Cervantes (The Musical Birthday Series, 4th Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for July 31st are here: Jacob Handl (Gallus) (2019), George Liberace (2020), and Paul J. Christiansen (2021)

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Ignacio Cervantes (31 July 1847 – 29 April 1905) was a Cuban pianist and composer. 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've Got Rhythm

His dances for the piano were dubbed genuine musical gems by internationally renowned Cuban intellectuals. — adapted from naxos.com


When using his national dances

Cervantes was taking his chances,

But they met with success

Which was lovely, I’d guess,

For Cervantes's family finances.

 

 

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