Afro-cuban Dances / Kristhyan Benitez

Release Date: 02/03/2023

Label: Steinway & Sons Catalog #: 30207

Composer: Ernesto Lecuona , Ernestina Lecuona , Kristhyan Benitez Performer: Kristhyan Benitez

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Notes and Reviews

As a follow up to his Latin Grammy winning album, Latin American Classics, Vol. 1, pianist Kristhyan Benitez focuses on music by legendary Cuban composer and pianist, Ernesto Lecuona, and includes his piano transcription of a song by Ernesto�s sister, Ernestina.

Album Credits:
Recorded May � August, 2022 at Steinway Hall, New York City.
Producer: Jon Feidner
Engineers: Joshua Frey, Lauren Sclafani, Melody Nieun Hwang
Mixing and Mastering: Daniel Shores

Executive Producers: Eric Feidner, Jon Feidner
Art Direction: Jackie Fugere
Design: Cover to Cover Design, Anilda Carrasquillo
Cover Illustration: Kristhyan Benitez
Production Assistant: Read more Renée Oakford
Piano Technician: John Veitch
Piano: Steinway Model D #607799 (New York)
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1. Danzas afro-cubanas

Composer: Ernesto Lecuona Performer: Kristhyan Benitez (Piano)

Period: 20th Century Written: Cuba Date of Recording: May � August, 2022 Venue: Steinway Hall, New York City Length: 17 Minutes 0 Secs.

2. A la Antigua

Composer: Ernesto Lecuona

Period: 20th Century Written: Cuba Date of Recording: 07/29/2022 Venue: Steinway Hall, New York City Length: 2 Minutes 53 Secs.

3. La Danza Interrumpida

Composer: Ernesto Lecuona

Period: 20th Century Written: Cuba Date of Recording: 06/02/2022 Venue: Steinway Hall, New York City Length: 1 Minutes 50 Secs.

4. Ahora Que Eres M�o

Composer: Ernestina Lecuona

Date of Recording: 8/8/2022 Venue: Steinway Hall, New York City Length: 4 Minutes 15 Secs.

5. Improvisation "Ah� viene Ernesto"

Composer: Kristhyan Benitez

Date of Recording: 8/8/2022 Venue: Steinway Hall, New York City Length: 6 Minutes 49 Secs.

Afro-cuban Dances / Kristhyan Benitez

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