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Commemorative Plaque to Jakob Aljaž

A memorial plaque to Jakob Aljaž was attached to his birthplace in 1970. Jakob Aljaž Slovenian composer, choirmaster, singer and priest Jakob Aljaž (1845–1927) dedicated himself to vocal music, finding in the genre the perfect vehicle to sing praises to the beauties of the Slovenian countryside and foster patriotic sentiments. It is thus not surprising

The Birthplace of Jakob Aljaž

The birthplace of Jakob Aljaž was built in the 19th century in Zavrh pod Šmarno goro, and now serves as a memorial to the composer, priest, passionate mountain climber and ardent proponent of national identity. The building houses a small-scale exhibition of the composer’s legacy. Along with his photographs and binoculars, the collection includes an

Rado Simoniti Commemorative Plaque

On 12 October 2014, a commemorative plaque was attached to the house where Rado Simoniti was born to mark the centennial of the composer’s birth. Rado Simoniti The enduring legacy of Rado Simoniti (1914–1981) renders the prolific composer and conductor, popularly known as “the songsmith of Goriška brda”, one of the leading figures of Slovenian

Monument to Rado Simoniti

In 1987, a bronze statue of Rado Simoniti by Negovan Nemec was mounted on a stone column. Rado Simoniti The enduring legacy of Rado Simoniti (1914–1981) renders the prolific composer and conductor, popularly known as “the songsmith of Goriška brda”, one of the leading figures of Slovenian music tradition. His impressive output includes choral music,

Monument to the Anthem of the Slovenian Littoral

The monument dedicated to the anthem of the Slovenian Littoral, Vstajenje Primorske (The Rise of the Littoral), was erected in 2013 in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of its genesis. The memorial enjoys the spectacular view that inspired the author of the lyrics, Lev Svetek-Zorin. In 1944, the day after he arrived at the frontier

Aljaž Lodge

Aljaž Lodge in the Vrata Valley (1015 m) is a mountain hut situated in the upper end of the Vrata Valley near the Triglavska Bistrica stream. It was named after the Slovenian priest and composer Jakob Aljaž who originally had a wooden hut built on this site. It opened on 9 June 1896. The present-day

Slavko Osterc Memorial Room

The memorial room dedicated to Slavko Osterc (1895–1941) is in a municipal building in the composer’s birthplace, Veržej. The exhibited programme notes, scores and manuscripts of Osterc’s well known compositions as well as family photographs provide an insight into his musical creativity and life. Among the most compelling exhibits are the notebook Osterc used for

Slavko Osterc Commemorative Plaque

The house of Slavko Osterc’s grandnephew is situated on the site where the composer’s birthplace used to stand. A memorial plaque was attached to the facade in 1995, in commemoration of the centennial of the birth of the composer. Slavko Osterc The artistic principles and advanced compositional concepts of Slavko Osterc (1895–1941) left a permanent

Memorial Park and Monument to Slavko Osterc

Made by sculptor Marjan Keršič, the bust of composer Slavko Osterc (1895–1941) was mounted on a tall rectangular plinth. Inaugurated in 1963, it was erected on the initiative of the Association of Ljutomer, Križevci, Veržej and Razkrižje Cultural Societies and the Slavko Osterc Cultural Society Veržej. The monument adorns the centre of Veržej in the

Monument to Anton Jobst

A monument to Anton Jobst stands in the memorial park adjacent to Jobstova Street, between the parish church of St. Martin and the town centre of Žiri. Carved by sculptor Metod Frlic, the monument was inaugurated in 1994 by composer Primož Ramovš on the initiative of Žiri Local Community. Anton Jobst While the prolific output