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Volume I, Issue 3 |
Oteiza exhibit
catalog for his 2003 New York show |
Jorge Oteiza in
front of the entrance he designed for the Basilica in Arantzazu |
studied the work of the
previous generations of popular Basque music, among them the txalapartaris,
the Zuaznabar and Goikoetxea brothers, albokaris such as León Bilbao and
Txilibrin, txistularis like Mauricio Elizalde and Isidro Ansorena, and
dulzaina players such as Montte brothers and Paulo Sagarna. |
been giving classes in txistu,
alboka, dulzaina and txalaprta in the Music Conservatory in Hernani since
1985, and it was here that he created and directed the School of Txalaparta.
In recent years he has given conferences and courses in different forums,
including the Dance Association of the Basque Country and the University of
the Basque Country. The Basque Educational Organization is truly excited to have Juan Mari and his group join us for these two special performances. To insure your appreciation of the performance, Juan |
for
enthusiastic audiences by expounding freely on a variety of topics, many
relating to the life of the Basque sheepherder, such as lost love, lost
wages, or lost sheep. |
Mari,
prior to every song, will provide background into his songs and the
instruments that he using, which we will translate for you. This feature lends itself to our goal of
Zubi Zuri being both entertaining and educational. For further information on Juan Mari Beltran and his
music visit our website where we provide an expanded biography and a set of
links. |
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