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By Javier Busto. By Javier Busto. Arranged by Javier Busto. 21st Century,A Cappella,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. Octavo. 9 pages. Bustovega #872540. Published by bustovega (A0.1281197).AMETSETAN: This is the title of the original work, from which the most difficult parts were later reduced. The original is entitled Ametsetan and the reduction, Ametsetan (zati bat). Zati bat in Basque means » one part».
This work was commissioned by the CORK INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL for the 38th Seminar on Contemporary Choral Music. First performance, Cork, Ireland, 2 May 2003.
Its intention is to recreate the atmosphere of the open-air festivity in an Irish small village during its festival day, from the point of view of a Basque musician who never visited that country and only knows its music.
The work has four different parts: 1- In the first one, people are invited to join the festival. 2- In the second one, women sing the Ave Maria during the religious celebration. 3- Dancing makes the people happy and it is an excuse to meet. 4- In the last part, when the feast comes to an end nobody wants to say goodbye.
The composition’s closing text has been written by JOSUNE LÓPEZ, a component in my choir, Kanta Cantemus Korua. Miss López has tried to transmit all her love and admiration towards Ireland.
* This song has been recorded on a CD in 2005 under the conduction of composer Javier Busto himself. The CD goes over 25 years of composing and contains exclusively music for mixed choirs. It is actually available at the website. Name of the CD: HONDARRIBIA… AMETSETAN.
* The lyrics are in Basque language. Spanish and English translation of the text is included for those who hardly recognize Basque language. Furthermore, a small introductory guide can be found in the score for a correct Basque pronunciation.
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