The Luis Aranburu municipal music school has received an organ through a donation, which will allow for advancements in music education and research. This contribution will help ensure the transmission of ancient music, and the school's students will have the opportunity to work with this instrument.
“"Unzueta has dedicated his life to music, performance, and research. Now, thanks to his generosity, the music school and its students will be able to continue his legacy, contributing to the transmission of ancient music so that it endures and is known."
The donor completed priestly studies at the Vitoria Seminary and later went to Ecuador as a missionary. Upon his return, he taught philosophy at the Ikasbidea ikastola and studied organ at the Jesús Guridi music conservatory. This training allowed him to serve as the principal organist at Santa María Cathedral and San Pedro church.
His research work in the field of music is also noteworthy, as he undertook extensive work in collecting, inventorying, and digitizing documentation. Thanks to this work, in 2024, the new Archive of Musical Heritage of the Diocese of Vitoria was inaugurated.
The organ was located at the donor's home, where he carried out his research. This academic year, the instrument has been disassembled, transported, assembled, and tuned for installation in what will be the school's ancient music room. Thanks to this donation, organ classes will be offered starting next academic year.
