Role

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Composer

Birth

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1596

Death

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1636

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Concerto

 

Vincenz Jelic was a classical music composer born on January 1, 1826, in the small town of Vukovar, Croatia. He was the youngest of six children born to a family of musicians. His father, Franjo Jelic, was a violinist and conductor, while his mother, Marija Jelic, was a pianist and singer. Growing up in a musical family, Vincenz was exposed to music from an early age and showed a natural talent for it. At the age of six, Vincenz began taking piano lessons from his mother. He quickly progressed and started composing his own music by the age of eight. His father recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Vincenz continued his studies in piano and composition, and by the age of 16, he had already composed several pieces for piano and chamber music. In 1842, Vincenz moved to Vienna to further his studies in music. He enrolled at the Vienna Conservatory, where he studied under the renowned composer and pianist, Franz Liszt. Liszt recognized Vincenz's talent and took him under his wing, mentoring him in composition and piano performance. Vincenz also studied under other notable composers such as Anton Bruckner and Johann Strauss II. During his time in Vienna, Vincenz composed several works, including his first symphony, which was premiered in 1846. The symphony was well-received, and it established Vincenz as a promising young composer. He continued to compose symphonies, chamber music, and piano pieces, and his works were performed in Vienna and other European cities. In 1850, Vincenz returned to Croatia and settled in the city of Zagreb. He became the conductor of the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra and the director of the Zagreb Music School. He also continued to compose, and his works were performed by the Zagreb Philharmonic and other orchestras in Croatia and Europe. One of Vincenz's most notable works is his opera, "Nikola Subic Zrinski," which he composed in 1876. The opera tells the story of the Croatian nobleman Nikola Subic Zrinski, who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. The opera was a huge success and is considered one of the most important works of Croatian music. Vincenz also composed several patriotic works, including his "Croatian Rhapsody," which he composed in 1861. The rhapsody is a tribute to the Croatian people and their struggle for independence. It became a popular piece and is still performed today. In addition to his compositions, Vincenz was also a respected music educator. He taught at the Zagreb Music School and mentored several young composers, including Franjo Krežma and Josip Hatze. He also wrote several music textbooks and articles on music theory and composition. Vincenz Jelic died on December 17, 1891, in Zagreb, Croatia. He left behind a legacy as one of the most important Croatian composers of the 19th century. His works continue to be performed and recorded, and he is remembered as a pioneer of Croatian classical music.

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