About Aita Donostia
Lived 1886 – 1956 (aged 70). Aita Donostia was a Spanish catholic priest, composer, musicologist, writer and organist.
José Gonzalo Zulaica (also known as José Antonio de Donostia; 10 January 1886 – 30 August 1956), better known by his pen name Aita Donostia (, referring to the Basque name of San Sebastián), was a Spanish and Basque musicologist and composer.
Life He was born on 10 January 1886 in San Sebastián. From 1936 to 1943, he was in exile in France.
His most popular work is the Basque Preludes, a set of fifteen piano pieces inspired by Basque traditional music, arranged in a very romantic way, that is reminiscent of Robert Schumann's and Edvard Grieg's styles.
Selected discography Ahots eta pianorako musika (I) - Complete music for voice and piano Ahots eta pianorako musika (II) Ahots eta pianorako musika (III) Almudena Ortega, soprano and Josu Okiñena, piano NB001 2005 Ahots eta pianorako musika (IV) Almudena Ortega, soprano and Josu Okiñena, piano NB002 2006
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Who was Aita Donostia?
Spanish writer and musician (1886–1956)
When was Aita Donostia born?
Aita Donostia was born on 10 January 1886 in San Sebastián.
When did Aita Donostia die?
Aita Donostia died on 30 August 1956 in San Sebastián, Lekaroz.
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Aita Donostia was a catholic priest, composer, musicologist, writer and organist.
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Aita Donostia was Spanish.
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