Kantariak

Iñaki Kareaga’s Kantariak is a charming SAB setting of a Basque secular poem by Domingo “Txomin” Agirre. The text, written in the late 19th or early 20th century, likens the singer to a bird singing in spring, celebrating the joy of song while acknowledging that difficult times (winter) will eventually come. The music reflects this sentiment, moving between lively and more reflective moods. The SAB voicing allows for rich harmonies and dynamic contrast, making it an engaging piece for choirs looking for accessible yet meaningful repertoire in a less commonly performed language.