Azkoitia's Andra Mari Eve Salve: A Moving Musical Gathering

The Parroquial and Iraurgi Choirs performed religious pieces under the direction of Carlos Muñoz.

Traditional stone town hall facade with ornate balcony and iron railings, warm afternoon sunlight casting shadows on the sandstone walls.
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Traditional stone town hall facade with ornate balcony and iron railings, warm afternoon sunlight casting shadows on the sandstone walls.

The parish church in Azkoitia hosted the solemn Salve for Andra Mari Eve, featuring a notable performance by the Parroquial and Iraurgi Choirs.

The Parroquial Choir and the Iraurgi Choir performed Ignacio Busca Sagastizabal's Salve and Aita Nemesio Otaño's Ave María, with seven and five voices respectively, conducted by Carlos Muñoz. Jose Luis Frantzesena played the organ.
Beyond the music, a profound silence prevailed in the church, and attendees thoroughly enjoyed the event. The Salve is considered a solemn, moving, and well-attended appointment for many on the eve of Andra Mari.
Municipal representatives also participated. As is customary, Juan Bautista Mendizabal led the procession carrying the flag of Azkoitia, while Mayor Ana Azkoitia held the mayoral staff during the procession from the town hall to the parish church, accompanied by the Txalkor Txistulari Taldea.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Azkoitia (udala) (14/08/2026)