Josu Elberdin

Written in honor of composer Javier Busto, this work attempts to capture in sound the warmth and blessing of a deep friendship. Typical of Elberdin's chordal Spanish compositional style, this joyful w...

Gaur Akelarre tells the story of a coven of witches and warlocks preparing for the night through energetic rhythms and interesting melodic leaps and harmonic passages. A fun challenge that is sure to...

A tribute to Mother Mary and her work caring for and educating her son, the Savior of the World. Long, dense melodies with colorful and positive harmonies. The compulsory work for the 2022 Tolosa Chor...

A thrilling setting of English, Basque, and Latin texts that proclaim the joy of singing to God. Already much loved around the world from various performances at the 2011 World Choral Symposium and th...

A Basque love story that reaches across cultures and backgrounds. The story of the love-sick star is brought to life through Josu Elberdin's rich harmonies and memorable melody. Thick textures and int...

Une mise en scène passionnante de textes anglais, basques et latins qui proclament la joie de chanter pour Dieu. Cette œuvre est déjà très appréciée dans le monde entier depuis ses diverses interpréta...

Cette belle nouvelle œuvre de Josu Elberdin mêle des textes en latin, en basque et en allemand, les reliant comme s’il s’agissait d’une langue unique et universelle. L’œuvre vise à insuffler un esprit...

The rhythm and joy of Segalariak tells the story of a harvesting competition between Basque farmer friends. The rapid alterations between 6/8 and 3/4 create a rambunctious and very enthusiastic musica...

A Basque love story that reaches across cultures and backgrounds. The story of the love-sick star is brought to life through Josu Elberdin's rich harmonies and memorable melody. Thick textures and int...

A sweet selection for childrens choirs from Basque composer Josu Elberdin. Simple vocal writing in two parts and a supportive piano accompaniment. The text encourages the sea not to be afraid of the d...