El Conde de Peñaflorida, impulsor de la ilustración musical en el País Vasco

Abstract

Balance of hitherto known data about the musical aspecto of Xavier Mª de Munibe e Idiaquez (1749-1785), rounded off by new data extracted from the research on music which is being carried out at the "Real Sociedad Bascongada de los Amigos del País". The music in Euskal Herria at the time of the Count´s birth, is superficially reviewed. His musical education. His activities and musical relationships with Aránzazu, Bilbao and Madrid. The presence of music in the R.S.B.A.P., through to him. His interest in education, as well as his personality as interpreter and composer. Besides on inventory of his work, a general opinion on his musical personality is also given