French composer
Félix Ibarrondo in 2011
Félix Ibarrondo (born 12 June 1943) is a French composer of Basque origin.[1]
Life Ibarrondo was born in Oñati in the Gipuzkoa province of the Basque country in Spain. Coming from a musical family, he learned music theory with his father, Antonino.[2] He then studied music at the San Sebastián and Bilbao conservatories, plus theology and philosophy.
In 1969, he moved to Paris where he studied with Max Deutsch , Henri Dutilleux and Maurice Ohana ,[2] the latter having a great influence on his work as a composer. He was also introduced to the electroacoustic music within the Groupe de recherches musicales .
His work spans all vocal and instrumental groupings, from orchestras to small chamber groups.[3]
Works Chamber music Et la vie était là… for string quartet (1973)Brisas for 9 instruments (1980)Phalène for string trio (1983)Orchestra Vague de fond , for large orchestra (1972)Sous l'emprise d'une ombre (1976)Izengabekoa (1978)Amairuk , for 12 strings and guitar (1979)Abyssal for 2 guitars and orchestra (1982)Eris for orchestra (1986)Irrintz for orchestra (1988)Naretzko Aiak , cello concerto (1991)Vocal Aitaren Extea , for tenor, 2 pianos, violin and percussion (1971)Musique pour la messe (1977) Trois chœurs Basques a capellaOdolez (1979)Zoro dantzak (1981)Argiruntz (1983) Cibillak , for soprano, tenor, baritone, 2 clarinets and 3 cellos (1981)Oroïpen (1993)Ode à Martin for choir, soloist and small orchestra (1996)Gacela del adiós for soprano and ensemble (1998)Illindik (1999)Min dira (2004)Urrundik (2005)
Discography Vocal works – Kaoli Isshiki (soprano), Pablo Márquez (guitar), Musicatreize, Chœur Contemporain, Roland Hayrabedian (2006, L'Empreinte digitale ED 13236) OCLC 162296463 Piano works - Alfonso Gómez (piano) (2010, Sinkro Records)
References ^ "Félix Ibarrondo (biography, works, resources)" (in French and English). IRCAM . ^ a b Vignal 2005, p. 483 ^ Félix Ibarrondo discography at Discogs
Bibliography
External links Web Biography on cdmc.asso.fr Short biography Félix Ibarrondo at AllMusic Irrintz (1986 concert) on YouTube