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Cultural Bodies
Cultural Bodies
Artsaia
Artsaia organises various events, courses and workshops related to modern and popular music.
Information:
Artsaia
Polígono Iruregaña 45, 31195.
Aizoain (Navarra).
Tel.: 948 302 518
E-mail: artsaia@artsaia.com
http://www.artsaia.com
Ateneo Navarro
Every year, throughout the year, the music and dance committee of this venerable institution organises activities in this field of the arts.
Information:
Cultural Centre of Navarre/Nafar Ateneoa
Avda. de Barañain 10, 1º A. 31008 Pamplona.
Tel.: 948 275 302
E-mail: ateneonavarro@masbytes.es
http://www.ateneonavarro.runa.net
Baluarte Auditorium
In 2003 the Government of Navarre set up the Baluarte Foundation and charged it with a programme of cultural events in the Congress Centre and Auditorium of Navarre. Around 3 million euros are allocated to the programme every year.
Information:
Baluarte Plaza del Baluarte. 31002 Pamplona.
Tel.: 948 066 066
baluarte@baluarte.com
http://www.baluarte.com
Bertsoaroa
Nafarroako Bertsozale Elkartea organises Bertsoaroa with the aim of ensuring the dissemination and expansion of Bertsolarismo (an art combining story-telling, poetry and music in the Basque language). This association was created in 1987 and works in four areas: transfer, dissemination, research and communication of information. Bertsoaroa takes place in the month of October. The association organises the annual Bertsolaris Championship of Navarre/Nafarroako Bertsolari Txapelketa and the Mariano Izeta Sariketa Award for young bertsolaris.
Information:
Nafarroako Bertsozale Elkartea.
Tel.: 948 143 747
e-mail: nafarroako@bertsozale.com
http://www.bertsozale.com
Pamplona Cathedral Choir
Founded in 1206, it is the oldest musical institution in Navarre. It participates in the main civil and religious celebrations in the area and enjoys the support of the Symphony Orchestra of Navarre as well as the Pamplona Choral Society. It is directed by Aurelio Sagaseta, the choir's head canon. Its repertoire focuses on religious chamber, choral and orchestral music. It has recorded several CDs of previously unpublished works from the Cathedral's archive.
Information:
Pamplona Cathedral Choir c/ Dormitalería 3,2º 31001 Pamplona.
Tel.: 948 227 933
E-mail: bertiz@consorciobertiz.org
Bidasoa Contest for International Short Films
The Bertiz Consortium organises this festival, which is open to short fiction films and animations, with the objective of supporting the work of young producers and helping to create an environment for enjoying, discovering and appreciating cinema in the Bidasoa district.
Information:
Bertiz Tourist Consortium. Rural Centre for Tourism.
Oieregi-Bertizarana.
Tel.: 948 592 323
E-mail: bertiz@consorciobertiz.org
International Series of Plectrum Music
The musical group Amigos del Arte, founded in Pamplona in 1918, organises this activity every year during the month of August. Furthermore, in conjunction with Pamplona City Council, it also organises the "City of Pamplona/Iruñea Hiria Festival of Plectrum Music". Education is one of its objectives and, to this end; it holds master classes for Plectrum.Information:
Amigos del Arte
Plaza Monasterios de Navarra 9, bajo. 31011 Pamplona.
Tel.: 948196 535
E-mail: losamigosdelarte@yahoo.es
Pamplona Chamber Choir
Established in 1946 by Luis Morondo, and recently honoured with the Medalla al Trabajo (Medal for Labour) by the Ministry of Culture, it is currently participating in a number of festivals and concerts. It has made over one hundred recordings and its quality and prestige are well-known. Every year the Chamber Choir signs an agreement for its continuation and for the Implementation of its programme of activities.
Information:
Pamplona Chamber Choir.
c/ Erletoquieta 10, bajo 31007 Pamplona.
Tel.: 948 273 939
E-mail: info@coraldecamaradepamplona.com
http://www.coraldecamaradepamplona.com
Escuela Navarra de Teatro (Stage School of Navarre/Nafarroako Antzerki Eskola) (ENT)
The objectives of the ENT are to provide all-round education in theatrical matters, to keep up the technical and artistic level of the performing arts, to drive and promote research, to put on activities that facilitate the publicising of theatre and to organise courses on related subjects. It undertakes various types of work in order to do so: training, producing and staging plays, research and documentation. The end results of the agreement with the Government of Navarre are technical stage training programmes, children's theatre workshops, summer courses and the Autumn Theatre Season.
Information:
Escuela Navarra de Teatro
C/ San Agustín 5. 31001 Pamplona.
Tel.: 948 229 239
e-mail: info@laescueladeteatro.com
http://www.laescueladetratro.com
Obanos Passion Play
The Obanos Passion Play is the interpretation of a medieval legend from the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela. It was first staged in 1965 and since then it has continued to involve the inhabitants of Obanos, who bring more than 800 characters to life. The interpretation of the Passion, mainly done by amateur actors from Obanos and the surrounding area, takes place every two years. The next performances will be from 22 to 29 July 2008.
Information:
Fundación Misterio de Obanos. c/ Santa María s/n. 31151 Obanos. Tel.: 948 344 544
E-mail: info@misteriodeobanos.org
http://www.misteriodeobanos.org
Federation of the Choirs of Navarre/Nafarroako Abesbatzen Elkartea
This federation brings together a total of 51 choral societies from all over Navarre, one of its functions being the ongoing training of these societies. It also organises an International Choral Season that takes place in autumn.
Information:
Federación de Coros de Navarra/Nafarroako Abesbatzen Elkartea.
Tel.: 948 240 406.
E-mail: federacion@corosdenavarra.org
http://www.corosdenavarra.org
Pamplona Film Festival
This festival was created in 2001 to help new filmmakers. Since 2003 it has set out to promote a socially committed and caring type of cinema where there is room for different formats. The festival has four categories of competition: Alternative, Action, Visual Effects and Screenplay.
Information:
Pamplona Film Festival
Pol.Ind. Mutilva Baja. Calle A 34. 31192 Mutilva Baja.
Tel.: 948 291 086
E-mail: info@festivaldecinepamplona.com
http://www.festivalcinepamplona.com
Tudela Film Festival for Debutant Filmmakers
The festival started in 2000 with the aim of recognising the best debut films made in Spanish cinema during the year and thus to help develop the careers of directors, scriptwriters and actors right at the beginning of their careers.
Information:
Castel Ruiz Cultural Centre. Plaza Mercadal 7. 31500 Tudela.
Tel.: 948 825 868
E-mail: info@operaprimafestival.com
http://www.operaprimafestival.com
Gayarre Theatre Foundation
The Government of Navarre keeps up and agreement with the Gayarre Theatre of Pamplona for an annual programme of dance shows and the production of stage plays. Some outcomes of this cooperation were the productions of Molière's "The Miser" and Chejov's "The Three Sisters".
Information:
Teatro Gayarre
Avda. Carlos III, 3 31002 Pamplona.
Tel.: 948 220 139
www.teatrogayarre.com
Music Bands
The Federation of Music Bands of Navarre was created in 2001 and is made up of over thirty groups. Among the association's objectives are the promotion of meetings and cooperation between its members and exchanges with bands from other countries. One of its foremost activities is its participation in the Band Contest of the Sports and Youth Congress.
Information:
Federación de Bandas de Música de Navarra-Nafarroako Musika Banden Federakundea.
Tel. 638 283 642
E-mail: info@bandasdenavarra.com
http://www.bandasdenavarra.com
Nafarroako Euskal Kantuzaleen Elkartea
The aims of this association are to raise awareness of Basque songs and to enable enthusiasts to enjoy both singing and listening. With this in mind, it organises various competitions: Haur Kantari Jaialdiak/Children's Singing Festivals, Euskal Kantu Txapelketa/Basque Singing Competition and Gazteak Kantari Concerts.
Information:
Euskal Kantuzaleen Eldartea-Asociación de Amigos de la Canción Vasca.
C/ Joaquin Beunza 13, 1º. 31014 Pamplona.
Tel.: 948 141 812
E-mail: euskokultu@terra.es
Pamplona Choral Society
Founded in 1865, it currently boasts 120 members, including its children's and school choirs, which enables it to take on a diverse range of symphonic and choral repertoires. It has received numerous awards of recognition for its achievements, among them the Prince of Viana First Prize for Culture. Its agreement with the Government of Navarre enables one of the most traditional cultural institutions in the local community to be maintained and a full programme of activities to be carried out.
Information:
Orfeón Pamplonés
c/ Pozoblanco 15, 2º. 31001 Pamplona.
Tel.: 948222 089
E-mail: comunicacion@orfeonpamplones.com www.orfeonpamplones.com
Symphony Orchestra of Navarre
It was established by the Pamplona violinist Pablo Sarasate in 1879, which makes it the oldest orchestral group still active in Spain. It is currently experiencing one of its finest artistic periods and puts on more than 80 concerts each season. It is a regular participant in international singing and violin competitions. Ernest Martínez Izquierdo has been its Director since 1997.
In 2006 it will receive a grant of 4,000,000 euros for its upkeep and activities.
Information:
Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra Pablo Sarasate
c/ Sandoval 6, 1º izda. 31002 Pamplona.
Tel.: 948 229 217.
www.orquestadenavarra.es
Pamplona Philharmonic Society
For the past 45 years it has been organising concerts with the leading figures in the music world, with quality as its sole criterion. The concerts that it organises take place in Pamplona's Baluarte Auditorium.
Information:
Sociedad Filarmónica de Pamplona
Avenida San Ignacio 12, 2º dcha. 31002 Pamplona.
Tel.: 948 221 705