Tribute to Felix Ibarrondo

DOCUMENTARY VIDEO (2004)

For the 60th anniversary of Musician Felix Ibarrondo, KURAIA pays a tribute to this composer with the production of a documentary about him and his music.

The documentary includes a full performing of Obsidienne, a work written by Ibarrondo especially for this documentary video and dedicated to Ensemble KURAIA. Another work of the musician is also proposed: Ekain, for voice and chamber ensemble.

In this documentary it is shown the work of the composer with the interpreters and an interview that covers aesthetic, musical and personal issues in which Felix Ibarrondo shows how his work takes root with his hometown, his beloved Oñati and its surroundings.

The documentary is an opportunity to know one of the most outstanding European composers that has known how to created a universal language without giving up his Basque roots.

Interpreters: Ensemble Kuraia

WORKS INCLUDES:

EKAIN (for soprano voice and instrumental band)
OBSIDIENNE (PREMIERE) (for violin, clarinet, saxophones and piano)

CONDUCTOR: Andrea Cazzaniga

INTERVIEW: María Eugenia Luc

2004