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Ivana Lang

1912 – 1982

Yugoslav composer from Croatia

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About Ivana Lang

Lived 1912 – 1982 (aged 69). Ivana Lang was a Yugoslav composer, pianist and composer (music).

Ivana Lang (15 November 1912 – 2 January 1982) was a Croatian composer, pianist and piano teacher. She was born in Zagreb, Croatia, Austro-Hungarian Empire). She completed piano studies in 1937 at the Music Academy in Zagreb. Ivana Lang composed orchestral works (concert for piano and orchestra), chamber music, an opera ("The Captain of Kastav", ) and two ballets, "False Knight" and "Dance of the Ghosts" .

Works (selection)

Agnus Dei for soprano and chamber ensemble Op 15 (1942) Melodramas for voice and piano, Op 21 (1942) Grotesque, for symphony orchestra Op 11 (1942) Concerto for piano and orchestra Op 22 (1944) The Silent Shadows, ballet in 3 acts Op 52 (1959) To a Nameless One, four-song cycle for mezzo-soprano and piano Op 75 (1970) Four Bagatelles for piano Op 59 (1962) Four Bagatelles for harp and strings Op 86 (1974) Four Compositions for piano Op 50 (1961) The Black Olive, song cycle of five songs for dramatic soprano and piano Op 49 (1959) Two Songs by Domjanić for voice and piano Op 17 (1942) Two Istrian Songs from Pazin for female choir and piano Op 39 (1952) The Dance of the Black People, ballet act with piano accompaniment Op 36 (1950)

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Education
Music Academy, Zagreb, University of Zagreb
Also known as
Ivana Lang-Beck

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivana Lang?

Yugoslav composer from Croatia

When was Ivana Lang born?

Ivana Lang was born on 15 November 1912 in Zagreb.

When did Ivana Lang die?

Ivana Lang died on 2 January 1982 in Zagreb.

What was Ivana Lang's occupation?

Ivana Lang was a composer, pianist and composer (music).

What nationality was Ivana Lang?

Ivana Lang was Yugoslav.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivana Lang

· Wikidata: Q6097987

· DBpedia: Ivana Lang

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