Category: Monuments, commemorative plaques and headstones

The first monument dedicated to Vinko Vodopivec was erected in 1966 by residents of Kromberk and the Old Gorizia Student Club in a landscaped area surrounding the Kromberk parsonage. Designed by architect Ivan Kraigher as a tile-roofed wall, the monument bears a memorial plaque engraved with the first notes from Vodopivec’s songs O, Marija Tolažnica

A memorial plaque was installed in 2018 in memory of Czech maestro Václav Talich, a preeminent conductor important for developing Slovenia’s music life and promoting Slovenian music. It was unveiled during the 33rd Slovenian Music Days’ closing ceremony. Designed by Robert Žvokelj and made by sculptor Metod Frlic, the commemorative plaque was attached next to

A sculpture by Stojan Batič, a representation of Pan, was erected in front of Cankarjev dom cultural centre in 2014. The sculpture, part of the legacy of Dr Zoran Kržišnik, was donated to Mitja Rotovnik, Director General of Cankarjev dom, an arts and congress venue, by one of Kržišnik’s heirs. Rotovnik was a long-time associate

The Orpheus Monument, located off Celovška Street in front of Kino Šiška cinema, was made by sculptor Stojan Batič. The statue was erected in 1969.

The memorial plaque was unveiled in 1996 during a symposium on Leopold Volkmer in Destrnik. It is attached to the rectory wall, and bears the inscription: “Here, in the Parish of Saint Urban, Leopold Volkmer (1741–1816) served God and the people. A national awakener, poet, composer and teacher. University of Maribor, 12 November 1996.” Leopold

On 24 September 2015, marking the 95th anniversary of the birth and the 20th anniversary of the death of Ladko Korošec, the Municipality of Zagorje published a book, Ladko Korošec – Življenje umetnika (Ladko Korošec – The Life of an Artist), on the initiative of the Ladko Korošec Foundation. Additionally, his statue was erected on

In 1985, on the initiative of the Choral and Reading Society SKD Slavec, a memorial plaque was attached to the façade of Ivan Kuret’s birthplace. The inscription reads: “Ivan Kuret, musician, national awakener of the Slovenian Littoral, was born here, 1863–1914.” Ivan Kuret Ivan Kuret (1863–1914) was a teacher, choirmaster, composer and promulgator of nationalism

On 21 June 2018, on the initiative of Postojna Local Community, a memorial plaque was attached to the composer’s birthplace. The marble plaque, conceptually designed by Erika Merše Logar, was made in a Postojna stonemasonry workshop, Kamnoseštvo Kobe Dušan s.p. Alojz Srebotnjak Composer and educator Alojz Srebotnjak (1931–2010) was a preeminent figure of contemporary Slovenian

In 1993, a memorial plaque was attached to the Palace Tarsia. The plaque was designed by Miroslav Mršnik – Mirč and made by Marmor Sežana. The inscription reads, “Antonio Tarsia 1643–1722, organist and composer. Organista e compositore.” Antonio Tarsia Antonio Tarsia (1643–1722) was a Baroque musician, composer and a gem in Koper’s musical past. Tarsia

In 1949, on the initiative of the Society of Slovenian Composers, a plaque was attached to the façade of Risto Savin’s birthplace in Žalec. The plaque reads: “Composer Risto Savin (1859–1948) was born and created his work in this house.” Friderik Širca – Risto Savin (1859–1948) In the late 19th century, when Risto Savin embarked