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Aita Donostia Takes Centre Stage in a Lecture-Concert Tour of the United States

27 august 2026

OE Oficina presents a new international initiative devoted to Aita Donostia, one of the key figures in twentieth-century Basque music and folklore, marking the centenary of his work Illustrations Musicales pour la Vie Profonde de Saint François d’Assise.

Pianist and researcher Josu Okiñena, joined by mezzo-soprano Noelia Ibáñez, will present a series of lecture-concerts in San Francisco, Chicago and New York during September, focusing on Aita Donostia’s musical, folkloric and spiritual legacy, as well as his place within the movements of musical renewal and nationalism of his time.

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New publication by OE Oficina: Les trois miracles de Sainte Cécile, a key work by Aita Donostia

19 august 2026

OE Oficina presents a new publication devoted to one of Aita Donostia’s most distinctive works: Les trois miracles de Sainte Cécile, composed in 1920 and premiered in Paris on 23 January 1921.

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Tatiana Samouil and Josu Okiñena to perform at the 27th edition of the Encarnación Classical Music Cycle during Aste Nagusia

19 august 2026

Tatiana Samouil (violin) and Josu Okiñena (piano) will be part of the official program for Bilbao's Aste Nagusia as part of the 27th Encarnación Classical Music Cycle, a landmark event for chamber music.

Their performance will take place on Monday, August 24, at 8:30 PM at the Iglesia de la Encarnación (Atxuri), with free admission until capacity is reached.

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NEWCO – The New Chamber Orchestra Returns to Donostia with an Exceptional Program at Santa María del Coro

18 march 2026

The NEWCO - New Chamber Orchestra returns to Donostia-San Sebastián on April 17, 2026. The venue will once again be the iconic Basilica of Santa María del Coro, a space whose acoustics and spirituality have become the natural setting for this international ensemble’s performances.

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Successful Conclusion of the 1st Edition of the OE OFICINA String Masterclass 2025

21 july 2025

The first edition of the OE OFICINA String Masterclass 2025 has successfully concluded. This event establishes itself as a significant musical training space in Donostia-San Sebastián. The course attracted 25 young talents from Spain, Portugal, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Hungary and Russia, reflecting the international nature of the program.

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Aita Donostia reappears in all his greatness

30 april 2025

At OE Oficina today we are celebrating a very special milestone. For the first time, Euskadi has the complete edition of one of Aita Donostia's most important works, Illustrations musicales pour La Vie Profonde de Saint François d'Assise d'Henri Ghéon. A title that conceals a jewel of our musical heritage.

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First masterclass for string instruments by OE Oficina

18 february 2025

It will take place in July 2025 in San Sebastán. A unique opportunity for professional growth. Sponsored by the Basque Government

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Musikaz

15 january 2025

Discover the richness of Basque music in our new series. Six documentaries on Basque musicians are available on EITB's PRIMERAN platform: Arriaga, Sarasate, Donostia, Aldave, Olazaran, Ravel.

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Tribute to Luis Martín-Santos

11 november 2024

On 11 November, an emotional tribute to the writer Luis Martín-Santos took place in the Plenary Hall of the Donostia-San Sebastián Town Hall, on the occasion of the centenary of his birth.

 

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Presentación del primer libro sobre el compositor Pascual Aldave

17 november 2023

La novedosa publicación, escrita por el pianista e investigador Josu Okiñena y el músico e investigador Beñat Olano con la ayuda del Gobierno Vasco, recoge el primer estudio acerca del excelente compositor navarro.

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Aita Donostia: las múltiples dimensiones de un vasco universal

19 july 2023

Josu Okiñena dirige un Curso de Verano de la universidad del País Vasco dedicado a la figura del gran compositor vasco

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