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Josu Elberdin is a contemporary classical music composer from the Basque Country in Spain. He was born on October 31, 1976, in San Sebastian, a coastal city in the Basque Country. Elberdin grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a choir conductor. From a young age, Elberdin was exposed to music and began playing the piano at the age of six. Elberdin's musical education began at the San Sebastian Conservatory, where he studied piano, harmony, and counterpoint. He later attended the Musikene Higher School of Music in San Sebastian, where he studied composition with Ramon Lazkano and Gabriel Erkoreka. Elberdin also studied choral conducting with Basque conductor and composer Javier Busto. Elberdin's early compositions were influenced by the Basque folk music tradition, and he often incorporated elements of Basque music into his works. His first major composition was a choral work titled "Eskuetan," which was premiered in 1999 by the Basque National Choir. The piece was well-received and helped establish Elberdin as a promising young composer. In 2001, Elberdin was awarded a scholarship to study composition at the Royal College of Music in London. While in London, he studied with Julian Anderson and Edwin Roxburgh and was exposed to a wide range of musical styles and traditions. This experience had a significant impact on Elberdin's musical style, and he began incorporating elements of contemporary classical music into his works. Elberdin's compositions have been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Basque National Orchestra. He has also collaborated with a number of prominent soloists, including pianist Joaquín Achúcarro and cellist Asier Polo. One of Elberdin's most notable works is his opera "Txano eta Oscar," which premiered in 2010 at the Teatro Arriaga in Bilbao. The opera tells the story of two Basque children who are separated from their parents during the Spanish Civil War and must navigate the challenges of growing up in a war-torn country. The opera was well-received and helped establish Elberdin as one of the leading composers of his generation. Elberdin's other notable works include his "Missa Brevis," a choral work that incorporates elements of Basque folk music, and his "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," which was premiered by Joaquín Achúcarro and the Basque National Orchestra in 2016. Elberdin has also composed a number of works for chamber ensembles, including his "String Quartet No. 1" and his "Trio for Flute, Clarinet, and Piano." In addition to his work as a composer, Elberdin is also a respected choral conductor. He has conducted a number of prominent choirs, including the Basque National Choir and the London Symphony Chorus. Elberdin is also a professor of composition at the Musikene Higher School of Music in San Sebastian, where he teaches a new generation of young composers. Overall, Josu Elberdin is a talented and versatile composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His works are characterized by their incorporation of Basque folk music and their exploration of contemporary classical music styles. Elberdin's compositions have been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, and he has established himself as one of the leading composers of his generation.

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