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Monument to Marjan Kozina at the Slovenian Philharmonic

In 2008, on the centennial of the Slovenian Philharmonic, the hundredth anniversary of the composer’s birth was commemorated with a gala concert and unveiling of a bust of Marjan Kozina, the first manager of this institution. The statue was made by Janez Pirnat. On this occasion, the Slovenian Philharmonic’s Grand Hall was named after Marjan

Monument to Marjan Kozina

Made in 1973 by sculptor Zdenko Kalin, Marjan Kozina’s bronze bust is on view at the Veno Pilon Gallery in Ajdovščina. Marjan Kozina Marjan Kozina (1907–1966) is considered to be a central composing and conducting figure of the first half of the 20th century. A knowledgeable and erudite musician, Kozina left a profound impression on

Monument to Marjan Kozina

In 1971, a bronze bust of Marjan Kozina made by sculptor Zdenko Kalin was erected in front of the Novo mesto library. It stands on the town green, facing the composer’s birthplace on the other side of the street. Marjan Kozina Marjan Kozina (1907–1966) is considered to be a central composing and conducting figure of

Alley of Slovenian Composers

Vegova Street originates from the 19th century, when the ditch alongside Ljubljana’s eastern mediaeval town wall was filled in, and was designed by Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik in keeping with his plan for the urban development of Ljubljana. Plečnik devised the Alley as an important cultural axis lined with major national institutions, including the University

Vače Primary School Collection

A collection of printed sheet music with dedications and a school reader is kept in Vače Primary School. On the occasion of the inauguration of the Vače Primary School in Anton Lajovic’s hometown, the composer donated some original scores to the school. The scores include signed originals of Anton Lajovic’s sheet music, which are kept

Commemorative Plaque to Anton Lajovic

A commemorative plaque was attached to the house of the composer’s neighbours, where Anton Lajovic was born in 1964. Although his family’s address was Vače 12, Anton was born at No 10, where the Lajovics stayed during the renovation of their house. Today, the building houses a museum, GEOSS. The plaque was placed in the

Birthplace of Anton Lajovic

The birthplace of Anton Lajovic houses a local museum collection featuring the landmarks of Vače – Dom GEOSS (Geographical Centre of Slovenia). This house was also the birthplace of writer and bishop of Trieste/Koper, Matevž Ravnikar. The collection features exhibits associated with various prominent Slovenians who were born in Vače and its environs. A display

Aljaž Tower

In 1895, composer, priest and zealous mountaineer Jakob Aljaž purchased the summit of Mount Triglav for the sum of one Austro-Hungarian gulden and had the Triglav Tower or Aljaž Tower erected on his plot of land. Cylindrical in shape, the tower provides storm shelter to mountain climbers. Over the following years, Aljaž’s patriotic act was

Commemorative Plaque to Jakob Aljaž

In 1935, on the initiative of the Glasbena matica Music Society Ljubljana, an elaborately designed relief memorial plaque dedicated to composer and keen mountaineer Jakob Aljaž was attached to the church tower on the top of Šmarna gora hill. The plaque bears a representation of the composer by sculptor Tone Kralj. The engraved verses by

Commemorative Plaque to Janez Kuhar

In 2012, the Janez Kuhar Cultural and Arts Society commemorated the 101st anniversary of the composer’s birth by attaching a memorial plaque to the facade of his birthplace in Vevče near Ljubljana. Put up on the initiative of Janez Kuhar’s family members, the plaque bears the inscription, “Janez Kuhar (1911–1997), a Slovenian composer, choirmaster and