(1998) Basque Music Collection, Vol. II: Jose Maria Usandizaga nbr_cd:Rhapsody composed in 1995

composed in 1995

the brilliant student of Isabelle Moretti at the National Conservatory of Music in Paris

Zurich Tonhalle

This festive

l was completely fascinated by his full sound

(1998) Basque Music Collection, Vol. II: Jose Maria Usandizaga nbr_cd:Rhapsody composed in 1995We are pleased to present the second in our series of recordings dedicated to the music of Basque composers. Whereas the first recording in this series was dedicated to symphonic compositions by Jess Guridi, this recording features orchestral works by Jos Mara Usandizaga. Usandizaga displayed a talent for music at a very early age; he composed his first piece, a waltz, at the age of nine. The young boy was accepted into the famous Schola Cantorum in