Tomás Garbizu facts for kids
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Tomás Garbizu
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| Birth name | Tomás Garbizu Salaberria |
| Born | 12 September 1901 Lezo, Spain |
| Died | 27 November 1989 (aged 88) San Sebastián |
| Occupation(s) | Composer |
| Instruments | Organ |
| Years active | 1954–1989 |
Tomás Garbizu Salaberria (born September 12, 1901 – died November 27, 1989) was a talented composer from the Basque Country in Spain. He was known for his beautiful music and was one of the last composers of a special music style called the Basque nationalist music movement.
Early Life and Music Training
Tomás Garbizu was born in a town called Lezo, in the Basque region of Spain, on September 12, 1901. He started learning music in San Sebastián. His first music teachers were Josá Maráa Iraola and Beltrán Pagola. Later, he traveled to Madrid and Paris to study the organ. In Paris, he learned from a famous musician named Charles Lebout.
Music Career
Tomás Garbizu became a professor at the San Sebastián Conservatory. He taught there from 1954 until 1989, when he retired. He helped many students learn about music and the organ.
Recorded Music
Tomás Garbizu's music has been recorded so people can still listen to it today. Here are some of his recorded works:
- Tomás Garbizu: Piano Music: This album features Álvaro Cendoya playing Garbizu's piano songs.
- Garbizu: Works for Txistu & Piano: This recording includes music for the Txistu, a traditional Basque flute, and piano. It has old songs from San Sebastián and Basque dances. Jose Ignacio Ansorena plays the Txistu, and Alvaro Cendoya plays the piano.
- Garbizu: Basque Music Collection Vol.8: This collection features a special mass called Misa Papa Juan XXIII. It also has songs for a soprano singer and orchestra, and for a harp. Many talented musicians, including Olatz Saitua (soprano) and Xavier de Maistre (harp), performed on this album with the Basquen National Orchestra.
Later Years and Passing
Tomás Garbizu passed away in San Sebastián on November 27, 1989. He left behind a wonderful collection of music that is still enjoyed by many.
See also
In Spanish: Tomás Garbizu para niños
