Ongi etorria Euskal Herrira / Welcome to the Basque Country

From the mountains to the ocean, the Basques sing of their homeland. This region has worked to preserve its traditional songs. In addition, great composers have created new pieces in the traditional style, inspired by poetry that captures the spirit of these strong-willed people.

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Ongi etorria Euskal Herrira / Welcome to the Basque Country

This atelier will be sung entirely in Euskara, the Basque language.
We’ll explore themes that are dear to the Basque people through traditional songs and more recent compositions. Basque singing is well known for its traditional male choirs. In this atelier for mixed voices, love, the mountains and the ocean will inspire you as you explore beautiful harmonies.

Repertoire

Subject to changes

Maite
Atzar gaiten
Nerea izango zen
Maitia nun zira
Otsaila

Biography

Philippe Mendes

Philippe Mendes trained at the Maurice Ravel Conservatory in the Basque Country, where he earned several awards. He went on to study choral conducting with well-known names like Michel-Marc Gervais, Bernard Tétu, Nicole Corti and Michel Laplénie. After leading the À Cœur Joie and Vocanti choirs in Anglet, he founded the professional choir Ascèse in 2013. Philippe is regularly invited to conduct and participate in conducting masterclasses in France and Spain. Since 2018, he has been teaching choral conducting at the Basque Country’s Academy of Voice and Choral Conducting, which he co-founded. Philippe also teaches choral singing and conducting at the Basque Country Conservatory, where he directs several ensembles, including the choir of the Basque Country orchestra.

Start and End Dates :

05/08/25

07/08/25

Level :

easy

Voicing :

Mixed voices

Language :

French

Country of the conductor :

France

Preparation :

Without preparation

Discovery (3 days, no final concert)