AHOBER, cycle of equal voices
ERAGIYOK organizes AHOBER, a cycle of equal voices in Astigarraga.
Concerts
Kanta Cantemus Korua
Conductor: Eva Ugalde Álvarez
Erribera kulturgunea
Sunday, June 15 | 19:00
Ferrum (El León de Oro)
Conductor: Marco Antonio García de Paz
+ ERAGIYOK
Erribera kulturgunea
Saturday, September 20 | 19:00
ERAGIYOK
Conductor: Jon Larrauri Delika
Ainhoa López de Munain (soprano)
Josu Cabrero (tenor)
Erribera kulturgunea
Saturday, December 20 | 19:00
Since 2023, ERAGIYOK has been organising AHOBER, a cycle of equal voices in Astigarraga .
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The third edition will consist of three concerts:
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June 15: Kanta Cantemus Korua (Hondarribia) - Erribera kulturgunea.
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September 20: Ferrum (Asturias) & ERAGIYOK - Erribera kulturgunea.
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December 20: ERAGIYOK - Erribera kulturgunea.
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With this cycle, ERAGIYOK aims to increase the cultural offer of Astigarraga, surrounding towns and Gipuzkoa, in a less worked area, that of equal voice groups. In doing so, it continues the work undertaken to work and disseminate the repertoire of equal voices . Not in vain, throughout its career ERAGIYOK has performed more than one hundred works of this kind, eighty of them by Basque musicians.
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The cycle allows us to broaden that perspective, through works written for white voices and low voices by Basque and foreign composers , in an event that is held annually.
Eva Ugalde Álvarez
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Born in Donostia in 1973, her activity focuses on composition and teaching, mainly in the subjects of Musical Language and Choir at the Francisco Escudero Professional Conservatory of Music in San Sebastian.
Very involved in the Basque choral scene, she is currently the president of the Confederation of Choirs of the Basque Country.
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She is regularly invited as a member of the jury in national and international composition and performance competitions, including the Guido d'Arezzo International Composition Competition and, more recently, the Norwegian Federation's National Choir Competition.
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In recent years she has given masterclasses focused both on the performance of her own music and on composition (European Seminar for Composers in Italy, International Festival of Latin American Women's Choirs in Argentina...), as well as lectures on composition and women.
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Several national and foreign choral groups have recorded her output, among them Alaia Ensemble in Madrid, which recorded a monograph in 2018 with 12 of her most emblematic pieces. More recently, the German group Singer Pur included her work "Heartland" on their CD Among Whirlwinds, a work dedicated to women composers that won the Opus Klassik 2022 award in the category of choral recording.
KANTA CANTEMUS KORUA (Hondarribia)
“We are the heirs of the first and ‘legendary’ Kanta Cantemus Korua, founded by our director emeritus and friend Javier Busto in 1995. Since then the group has come a long way, with different denominations, some awards and above all, a lot of music.
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As Aquam Lauda, the choir participated in several festivals and competitions in different Spanish towns (Festival Coral del Bidasoa, Festival Barroco Aire, Concurso de Ejea de los Caballeros...). The premiere of ‘Tagore’, the last work for choir by Alejandro Yagüe in the tribute concert after his death, is worth mentioning.
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Currently directed by Eva Ugalde, our group combines talent, passion and dedication to create unique performances that invite you to dream, reflect and enjoy. From classical pieces to contemporary compositions, we manage an interesting repertoire with which to connect with the audience on an emotional level.
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Each member of Kanta Cantemus Korua brings their own voice and energy, forming a community of singers united by the love of music. Together we work not only on the musical side, but also on building bonds and creating an environment where collaboration and creativity are fundamental.”
FERRUM - EL LEÓN DE ORO (Asturias)
The male choir Ferrum is forged as a new addition to ‘El León de Oro’’ project. Founded at the end of 2019, the project came to a standstill due to the arrival of the pandemic. In 2024, this choir of bass voices is reborn with the aim of enriching the choral palette of the LDO project, as well as continuing to promote its formative facet. Ferrum seeks to deepen the interpretation of repertoire created for equal voices, both classical and contemporary, exploring the richness and depth of the low register.
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In July 2024, the choir participates in the Certamen de la Canción Marinera de San Vicente de la Barquera, winning 2nd prize. It participates in the opening concert of the 2024/2025 season of the LDO Project, being present in it. In 2025 it participated in the Certamen Coral de Ejea de los Caballeros.
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With a focus on a passion for choral music, Ferrum aims to captivate audiences with a distinctive sound, in keeping with the strong sonic aims of ‘The Golden Lion’.
LDO is a respected choral project, a reference around the world. The group stands out for its versatility, which allows it to offer a wide repertoire, from the Renaissance to the most avant-garde works.
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It is one of the few Spanish choirs with its own season. It also maintains a fruitful collaboration with important symphony orchestras from all over the world. It has also won numerous national and international prizes. Its last two CDs have topped the sales charts on the main digital platforms. He also has his own choir school.
Marco Antonio García de Paz
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Considered one of the most daring and creative conductors, Marco Antonio García de Paz (Luanco, Asturias) is the conductor and founder of El León de Oro, with which he has performed in Spain, Europe, Africa and the United States, as well as being chief conductor of the Joven Coro de Andalucía since 2019. Between 2021 and 2024 he was also chief conductor of the Coro de RTVE, with which he continues to collaborate. He studied violin and conducting at Musikene and was a student of masters such as Peter Phillips, Gabriel Baltés and Javier Busto.
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With more than 60 national and international prizes, he has been awarded as best conductor in the International Competition ‘Prof. Georgi Dimitrov’ (Bulgaria) and the ‘Internationale Koorwedstrijd Vlaanderen’ (Belgium) and has twice won the National Grand Prix for Choral Singing.
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Regularly invited to conduct choirs such as the Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid and the Coro Nacional de España, he has taught at the Milano Choral Academy and the Conservatorio Superior del Principado de Asturias. He has performed at festivals such as those of Granada, Úbeda and Baeza, SMR Cuenca and the Quincena Musical Donostiarra, among others.
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He has worked with artists such as Christoph König, Leopold Hager, Carlos Mena, Pablo González, Pierre Cao, Paul Goodwind, Peter Phillips, Jordi Savall, Daniel Reuss and Lucas Macías and has recently conducted the Orquesta de Córdoba, the Orquesta Filarmónica de Málaga and the Orquesta RTVE. He regularly premieres works and records for labels such as Hyperion, Naxos and RTVE Música.
Josu Cabrero
Josu Cabrero Antolín, a tenor born in Leioa (Bizkaia), has a solid academic and musical training: Master's Degree in Music Education and Degree in Primary Education from the University of Burgos; professional degrees in Singing and Piano from the Rafael Frühbeck conservatory in Burgos and Francisco Escudero conservatory in San Sebastian, respectively; and a Higher Degree in Singing from Musikene. He has studied with teachers such as Ana Luisa Chova, David Menéndez, Eduardo López Banzo, Lawrence Brownlee, Maciej Pikulski, Ana Mª Sánchez, Carlos Mena, Giancarlo Monsalve, Javier Camarena and Enzo Spatola, among others.
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He has performed roles in operas such as The Marriage of Figaro, Madama Butterfly, The Magic Flute, Dido & Aeneas, The Tales of Hoffmann, I Puritani, Hamlet, La Bohème, Rigoletto and Il Trittico, performing on stages such as the Teatro Arriaga, ABAO Bilbao Opera, Ópera de Oviedo and Baluarte in Pamplona. He has also participated in works such as Monteverdi's Magnificat, Buxtehude's Membra Jesu Nostri, Händel's Messiah and Schubert's Winterreise.
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His recent performances include: in 2024, Rigoletto (Matteo Borsa), Il Tabarro (Venditore di canzonette) and Gianni Schicchi (Gherardo) at the Palacio Euskalduna in Bilbao, The Shipwreck (Biel) at the Forum Evolución in Burgos, and Mozart's Coronation Mass in Santurtzi and Bilbao; in 2025, Tristan and Isolde (Jungen Seemann and Hirt) in Bilbao, Macbeth (Malcolm) in Irun, Bruckner's Te Deum in Pamplona, Real (Ernest) in Burgos, and El Fresco de Goya (Sargento Velilla, Braulio and Don Melitón) also in Burgos.
Ainhoa López de Munain
Ainhoa López de Munain, soprano from Vitoria-Gasteiz, was recently awarded several prizes at the "Ciudad de Logroño" International Singing Competition, the Corsica Lirica competition and the International Zarzuela Competition in Valleseco. She is currently completing her studies at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin.
She has participated in numerous concerts, performing major works from the classical repertoire, including Mozart’s Requiem and Coronation Mass, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio, as well as various cantatas by Bach and Telemann, among others. In the operatic field, she has portrayed roles such as Amore in Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice, Aurora in the world premiere of Huber’s opera Es ist über mich ein Wandel gekommen, and Sophie in Zimmermann’s Weiße Rose.
She has performed on important stages including the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao, the Kursaal Auditorium in San Sebastián, the Teatro Principal in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the Baluarte Auditorium in Pamplona, the Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria, the Sanctuary of Aránzazu, the La Merced Library in Cuenca, and the basilica of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
She has also been invited to participate in renowned festivals, including the San Sebastián Musical Fortnight, the Santander International Festival, and the Advent Cycle of Cuenca’s Religious Music Week. In 2023, she was awarded a scholarship by the Santander Encounter of Music and Academy, and in 2024, she received the prestigious Bayreuth scholarship granted by the Wagner Association of Berlin, with which she participated in a concert at the Deutsche Oper Berlin.
