Francesc

Francesc Basil Oliveras

Figueres , 29 de gener de 1905
Figueres , 20 d'agost de 1975

Composer

Pianist and composer.

He studied music under his father Ramon Basil and also harmony and composition under Joaquín Zamacois. In addition to being a professional pianist and cobla musician, he developed a professional career apart from music. He explored new languages in his compositions for cobla and was awarded multiple prizes in this genre. In addition to cobla, he also composed some pieces for classical music ensembles and one sarsuela. After his dead, a foundation and a prize (1977-2008) were named after him.