Landarbaso Abesbatza

Choir presentation

Landarbaso Abesbatza was formed in 1991 as a youth choral group for singers aged 16 to 36. Currently, the association consists of three groups with over 100 members: Kontari (ages 8 to 14), Landarbasoko Dizdizka Taldea (ages 15 to 21), and Landarbaso Abesbatza (ages 17 to 45).

Qualified experts, the media, and press critics consider Landarbaso a clear musical benchmark in its country. They emphasize their youth, originality, and innovation in projects and quality.

They also demonstrate a strong commitment to Basque culture, particularly through the research and recovery of lost works, new arrangements, and new recordings of their extraordinary musical heritage.

With a clear focus on innovation and the development of attractive and original projects, Landarbaso undertook a radical change in the organization, preparation, and interpretation of its projects. This resulted in a musical performance within a show full of surprises, where the audience is invited to experience a cohesive and compact musical adventure.

THE CHOIR DIRECTOR: Iñaki Tolaretxipi

Iñaki Tolaretxipi, Conductor of Landarbaso Abesbatza

(Errenteria, 1972) An engineering doctor and professor at the University of the Basque Country, he has been the director of Landarbaso Abesbatza since its inception. He began his trumpet studies at the “Errenteria Musical” Conservatory, and later at the Higher Conservatory of Music in San Sebastián, where he obtained his teaching degree under the direction of José Mari Oiartzabal. He studied harmony, counterpoint, choral music, and piano in Errenteria and Donostia. He has participated in several vocal technique and choral conducting courses with great masters.

Awards & distinctions

He has collaborated occasionally with the technical committee of the Gipuzkoa Choir Federation, where he served as a transcriber and editor between 1994 and 1997. He has also collaborated with the Duo Seraphin publishing house in San Sebastián. He is a jury member for various choral and composition competitions. During the 22nd Bela Bartok International Choir Competition (2006), he received an award for the expressive interpretation of the compulsory work “Psalm 126” by the composer Orbán.

Direction: Iñaki Tolaretxipi

Spain – Basque Country

Errenteria

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Landarbaso Abesbatza

Choir presentation

Landarbaso Abesbatza was formed in 1991 as a youth choral group for singers aged 16 to 36. Currently, the association consists of three groups with over 100 members: Kontari (ages 8 to 14), Landarbasoko Dizdizka Taldea (ages 15 to 21), and Landarbaso Abesbatza (ages 17 to 45).

Qualified experts, the media, and press critics consider Landarbaso a clear musical benchmark in its country. They emphasize their youth, originality, and innovation in projects and quality.

They also demonstrate a strong commitment to Basque culture, particularly through the research and recovery of lost works, new arrangements, and new recordings of their extraordinary musical heritage.

With a clear focus on innovation and the development of attractive and original projects, Landarbaso undertook a radical change in the organization, preparation, and interpretation of its projects. This resulted in a musical performance within a show full of surprises, where the audience is invited to experience a cohesive and compact musical adventure.

THE CHOIR DIRECTOR: Iñaki Tolaretxipi

Iñaki Tolaretxipi, Conductor of Landarbaso Abesbatza

(Errenteria, 1972) An engineering doctor and professor at the University of the Basque Country, he has been the director of Landarbaso Abesbatza since its inception. He began his trumpet studies at the “Errenteria Musical” Conservatory, and later at the Higher Conservatory of Music in San Sebastián, where he obtained his teaching degree under the direction of José Mari Oiartzabal. He studied harmony, counterpoint, choral music, and piano in Errenteria and Donostia. He has participated in several vocal technique and choral conducting courses with great masters.

Awards & distinctions

He has collaborated occasionally with the technical committee of the Gipuzkoa Choir Federation, where he served as a transcriber and editor between 1994 and 1997. He has also collaborated with the Duo Seraphin publishing house in San Sebastián. He is a jury member for various choral and composition competitions. During the 22nd Bela Bartok International Choir Competition (2006), he received an award for the expressive interpretation of the compulsory work “Psalm 126” by the composer Orbán.

Direction: Iñaki Tolaretxipi

Spain – Basque Country

Errenteria

listen

listen

Would you like to participate with your choir in our festivals? Go on tour in Europe? Submit your application!