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Celestina Ekel

1867 – 1935

Slovenian music teacher, organist and composer

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About Celestina Ekel

Lived 1867 – 1935 (aged 67). Celestina Ekel was an Austrian teacher, composer, musician and organist.

Celestina Terezija Ivana Ekel, Sister Alakok, (November 15, 1867 – April 20, 1935), was a Slovenian music teacher, musician, organist and composer.

Childhood and youth Celestina was born on November 15, 1867, in Novo Mesto, into a wealthy and prominent family. Her father was Joseph Ekel, a district governor and government councilor in Novo Mesto, and her mother was Cölestine von Stransky, a noblewoman.

Celestina as composer As a composer, in 1925 Celestina published her first 12 church songs through the Graz-based publishing house Styria: 10 benediction hymns and 2 in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the booklet Lasset uns anbeten! (Let Us Adore!). This work was also published in Slovene in 1927 under the title Pridite molimo! (Come, Let Us Pray!) by the Yugoslav Bookstore in Ljubljana. The main difference between the two editions was that the German version was arranged for a women’s choir, while the Slovene version was arranged for a mixed choir.

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Also known as
Celestina Terezija Ivana Ekel, Celestina Terezija Ivana Alakok Ekel, Celestina Alakok Ekel, sister Alakok, Celestina Ekel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Celestina Ekel?

Slovenian music teacher, organist and composer

When was Celestina Ekel born?

Celestina Ekel was born on 15 November 1867 in Novo Mesto.

When did Celestina Ekel die?

Celestina Ekel died on 20 April 1935 in Graz.

What was Celestina Ekel's occupation?

Celestina Ekel was a teacher, composer, musician and organist.

What nationality was Celestina Ekel?

Celestina Ekel was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Celestina Ekel

· Wikidata: Q135235080

· DBpedia: Celestina Ekel

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