The Orkestra-Euskadi Orchestra presented the third edition of its own production, the children's cantata ‘Logelan logale’, on November 13 in Miramón. Following the success of the previous two editions, the production continues to grow, and this year a group of deaf children from Amara Berri school has joined the large choir, through gestures, movement, and scenic elements. Thus, half of the songs performed have included a visual narrative, allowing these children to be an active part of the performance.
In this production, the Orkestra-Euskadi Orchestra has been conducted by Juanjo Ocon, and singer and actor Kepa Errasti has been the narrator. They were also accompanied by three federated choirs: the Easo Eskolania, the Choir of the Andoain Municipal Music School, and the Choir of the Hernani Municipal Music School, under the choral direction of Eva Ugalde. It was a special experience for the hundreds of students from Amara Berri who enjoyed the show.
The cantata featured two sign language interpreters: one directed at the participants, helping them synchronize with the choirs, orchestra, and musical development, and another directed at the audience, conveying Kepa Errasti's performance through sign language. ‘Logelan logale’ was part of the School Concerts of the Orkestra-Euskadi Orchestra's Music Room, with the support of the General Assemblies of Gipuzkoa, the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, the Education Department of the Donostia City Council, and the Basque Choral Association.
The work's synopsis explores the boundary between reality and dreams, telling a story through melodies and songs from when each person goes to bed until they wake up. Throughout this process, a simplified reading guide has been created to improve cognitive accessibility and with a commitment to extend the use of such materials in the cultural sector. This initiative is part of the ARTIS+ project, which aims to enhance the accessibility of cultural facilities.
