About Josip Pavčič
Lived 1870 – 1949 (aged 79). Josip Pavčič was a Yugoslav and Austrian composer, teacher and organist.
Josip Pavčič (Velike Lašče 18 July 1870 – Ljubljana 24 September 1949) was a Slovenian composer and organist. He was popular with choral societies, and for his art songs.
His father was a teacher, organist, composer and conductor. After finishing high school in Kranj, Pavčič went to Ljubljana where he studied with Anton Nedvĕdu, then training at the Vienna Conservatory.
His songs are mostly miniatures in late romantic style either for piano and choir, or soloist. The cycle Ciciban to poems of Oton Župančič remain most popular.
Works Editions Samospevi za visoki glas - songs for soprano. Samospevi za srednji glas - songs for tenor. Recordings Dedek samonog (Grandpa One-Leg) Bernarda Fink.
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Who was Josip Pavčič?
composer (1870-1949)
When was Josip Pavčič born?
Josip Pavčič was born on 18 July 1870 in Velike Lašče.
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Josip Pavčič died on 24 September 1949 in Ljubljana.
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Josip Pavčič was a composer, teacher and organist.
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Josip Pavčič was Yugoslav and Austrian.
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