Various Composers - Cordes basques (Arkaïtz Chambonnet)

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1. Sebastián Iradier - La Paloma (arr. Francisco Tárrega)
2. Antonio Jiménez Manjón - Aire vasco, Op. 19
3. Federico Moreno Torroba - Castillos de España: Javier
4. Federico Moreno Torroba - Castillos de España: Olite
5. José Antonio de San Sebastián - Errimina
6. Sebastián Iradier - La Rubia de los lunares (arr. Julián Arcas)
7. Isaac Albéniz - Suite España, Op. 165: No. 6, Zortziko (arr. José de Azpiazu)
8. Antón Larrauri - Tríptico vasco: I. Gure seaska
9. Antón Larrauri - Tríptico vasco: II. Dirdiz
10. Antón Larrauri - Tríptico vasco: III. Dantza
11. Antón Larrauri - Portu errota
12. José Tomás Mújica - Suite vasca: I. Preludio
13. José Tomás Mújica - Suite vasca: II. Añoranza
14. José Tomás Mújica - Suite vasca: III. Alegrías
15. José María Franco - De Andalucía, Op. 36

Arkaïtz Chambonnet, guitar

Date: 2026

Label: Ad Vitam records

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Arkaïtz Chambonnet's new album “Cordes basques” represents a particularly personal artistic statement, focusing on music inspired by the Basque tradition. Rather than emphasizing virtuosic display or overtly picturesque Spanish stylistic traits, Chambonnet adopts a restrained and poetic approach characterized by subtlety, breath, and expressive nuance. This interpretive choice elevates traditional folk dances into more introspective musical narratives, transforming familiar material into refined poetic evocations. The result is a carefully curated program that avoids folkloric clichés while offering an elegant and sophisticated reimagining of Basque musical heritage.

Arkaitz Chambonnet (born 1987) is a French classical guitarist trained at the Paris Conservatory under Olivier Chassain, following earlier studies with Emmanuel de Hulster and Gérard Abiton. An award-winning performer, he has earned major distinctions in international competitions, including the Fernando Sor Competition and the Francisco Tárrega Competition, as well as recognition at the Printemps de la Guitare in Belgium. Active as both soloist and chamber musician, he has performed with ensembles such as the Orquestra de Castelló and the Orquestra de la Marina Alta, and is a soloist with the Paul Kuentz Orchestra. Chambonnet is also a founding member of the acclaimed guitar quartet Quatuor Éclisses and the Duo Almadera. His acclaimed debut album Essences Baroques showcases his refined transcriptions of Baroque works by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Domenico Scarlatti.

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