Life
Ibarrondo was born in Oñati in the Gipuzkoa province of the Basque Country (greater region), Basque country in Spain. Coming from a musical family, he learned music theory with his father, Antonino. 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, 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.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 capella ** ''Odolez'' (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 (guitarist), Pablo Márquez (guitar), Musicatreize, Chœur Contemporain, Roland Hayrabedian (2006, L'Empreinte digitale ED 13236) * Piano works - Alfonso Gómez (disambiguation), Alfonso Gómez (piano) (2010, Sinkro Records)References
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