Alojz Ajdič

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Alojz Ajdič

Alojz Ajdič (born September 6, 1939, Fojnica) is a multiple-time awarded Slovenian composer.[1]

Life and work[]

Ajdič graduated from clarinet in 1968 and worked then at first as a music teacher. From 1973 until 1983, he worked as the headmaster of the in Kranj, Slovenia, and from 1978 until 1986 as the director of the in Klagenfurt, Austria. He has created orchestral works, vocal-instrumental works, choral works, and an opera, titled Brothers (Slovene: Brata).[1] They are characterised by an intimate atmosphere and deep feelings.[2] Ajdič lives in .[1]

Recognitions[]

In 1994, Ajdič received the for his second symphony, named Window of the Soul.[3] In 1997, he received the Prešeren Fund Award for his third symphony, entitled Symphony for Percussion and Symphony Orchestra. In 2009, he received the , bestowed by the .[4]

In 2012, his work Concert for Trombone and Orchestra was performed by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. In April 2012, Ajdič's Rhapsody for Trumpet and Orchestra was performed in Huddersfield by the Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra, with guest soloist, Rebecca Robertson. The composition received great acclaim. Avdič listened to it in the honorary lodge in the company of the mayor of Huddersfield and the leadership of the orchestra.[5]

Works[]

Among the more notable Ajdič's works are:[3]

  • Phantasy (Slovene: Fantazija; 1971)
  • Colour Vision (Vizija barv; 1972)
  • Concert Music for Horn and Orchestra (Koncertantna glasba za rog in orkester; 1978)
  • Concert for Piano (Koncert za klavir; 1988)
  • Mirage (Fatamorgana; 1984)

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Gorenjci.si". City Library of Kranj. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
  2. ^ Sojar Voglar, Črt (2005). "Alojz Ajdič". Skladateljske sledi po letu 1900 [Composers' Traces After 1900] (PDF) (in Slovenian and English) (2nd ed.). Society of Slovene Composers. pp. 10–11. ISBN 961-91080-2-7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-02-06.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Alojz AJDIČ (1939, Fojnica pri Sarajevu)". Society of Slovene Composers. Retrieved 8 June 2012.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Kozinov nagrajenec je Alojz Ajdič" (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija. 28 May 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
  5. ^ Zlobec, Marijan (8 June 2012). "Velik uspeh Alojza Ajdiča v Angliji" [A Great Success of Alojz Ajdič in England]. Delo.

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