María Luisa Ozaita facts for kids

María Luisa Ozaita Marqués (born May 20, 1939, died April 5, 2017) was a talented Spanish musician. She was a skilled pianist, played the harpsichord, studied music deeply (a musicologist), led orchestras (a conductor), and wrote her own music (a composer).

Her Life and Musical Journey

María Luisa Ozaita was born in Barakaldo, a town in Spain. She began her musical studies with Fernando Remacha. Later, she received a special scholarship that allowed her to continue her studies in Copenhagen, Denmark. There, she learned from teachers like Leif Thybo and K.J. Isaksen.

Ozaita also traveled to France and Germany to learn more about playing the harpsichord. She performed her music in many countries across Europe and North America. Her own musical pieces were also played by others around the world.

Besides performing, María Luisa Ozaita taught about music history. She wrote articles for music magazines like Confutatis and OpusMusica. She also contributed to a book called Women in Music. Ozaita was a member of an important Spanish society called La Real Sociedad Bascongada de Amigos del País. She also helped start and became the first president of the Spanish Association of Women in Music.

What Music Did She Write?

María Luisa Ozaita wrote many different kinds of music. She was especially known for her chamber and symphonic works. Chamber music is for a small group of instruments, while symphonic works are for a large orchestra. She also wrote many pieces for the guitar.

Here are some of her selected works:

• Pelleas et Mélisande – an opera with words by Pablo Neruda
• Prelude and Dance with four variations (1982)
• Suite, Op 61 (1991)
• Suggestions bowling alleys (1991)
• Microparts guitar [Suite] (1994): This suite includes a Prelude, Tambourin, Song, and Rags.
• Nana (1999)
• Obscura lyrics (1999)
• Tribute to Bernard Shaw (2005)
• Prelude and mosaic, Op 65 (2005)
• Nice trio (2007)
• Suggestive Quintet (2007)
• Theme with Variations (2010)

Some of her compositions, like Tema con variaciones for piano, were recorded and played on RNE (Radio Classic), a Spanish radio station.

Her Later Years

María Luisa Ozaita passed away in Madrid, Spain, on April 5, 2017. She was 77 years old.

See also

In Spanish: María Luisa Ozaita para niños