Beltrán Pagola
Born: 28th February 1878, San Sebastian, Spain
Died: 8th July 1950, San Sebastian, Spain
Nationality: Basque
Beltrán Pagola Goya was a Basque composer, pianist and teacher. He was professor at the Conservatory of Music (Conservatorio donostiarra) in San Sebastián. His music was often inspired by Basque folklore and other Basque motifs, including his Sinfonieta vasca and Humoradas vascas. He specialised in the study of musical harmony, and taught courses on Debussy and Ravel, among others. He was also influential as a teacher of the composers Pablo Sorozábal, Tomás Garbizu, José María Usandizaga and Francisco Escudero.
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