Sociedad Coral de Bilbao | Choir

Performers

• Sociedad Coral de Bilbao
• Philips’ Philharmonic Choir (PPK)

Program

Sociedad Coral de Bilbao
– Enrique Azurza, conductor
– Alberto Saéz Puente, pianist

• Pablo Sorozábal (1897-1988)
  Ocho canciones vascas (Eight basque songs)
  Originally for choir and guitar. (Piano arrangement by Carlos Imaz)

1. 1. Bihotz bat
   2. Kuku
   3. Gau eder bat
   4. Penak
   5. Urrundik
   6. Kinkirrin kunkurrun
   7. Bai al dakizu, maite?
   8. Euskaldun makilla

• Pablo Sorozábal (1897-1988)
  Tres canciones nostálgicas (Three nostalgic songs)
  For choir and piano.

1. 1. Euskalerria
   2. Ara nun diran
   3. Maite

Sociedad Coral de Bilbao + Philips’ Philharmonic Choir (PPK)
– Iassen Raykov, conductor
– Niels de Klerk, organ
– María José Zalbide, mezzosoprano
– Sabas Balanzategi, baritone

• Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) – Requiem

About the performers

The Bilbao Choir was founded in 1886 with the aim of preserving the rich musical tradition to develop the city, and in particular that of choral music. Over the past 130 years, the choir has built an international reputation and has enjoyed continuous successes, awards, and great prestige. Enrique Azurza assumed the role of artistic director in April 2016. The choir has collaborated with many leading international conductors, performed the Spanish premieres of many major choral works, and worked with various international orchestras. Their most recent CD recordings include Puccini’s Turando with the Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Philips’ Philharmonic Choir was founded in 1937 by Philips employees. By now, the members, including many expats, come from the greater Brainport region. Representing eight nationalities together, they share a passion for singing classical music.

Concert on the Philips Carillon

14:25 – 14:55 by City Carillonneur, Rosemarie Seuntiëns

1. Miguel Llobet (1878-1938)
   Melodia Popular Catalana   
   La Filadora -Canco del Lladre -Plany
2. John Courter (1941-2010)
   Gregorian Triptych
   Requiem -Dies Irae -In paradisum 
3. Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
   Piu Jesu  
4. Jacques Maassen (1947-2013)
   Reflexies