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September 5, 1932 in Beograd, Serbia

 

Vladan Radovanovic was a Serbian composer born on December 22, 1932, in Belgrade, Serbia. He was the son of a prominent Serbian composer, Vojislav Radovanovic, who was also a professor of music at the Belgrade Music Academy. Vladan grew up in a musical family and was exposed to music from a very young age. His father was his first music teacher, and he started playing the piano when he was only five years old. Vladan's musical talent was evident from an early age, and he was soon recognized as a prodigy. He started composing music when he was only eight years old, and his first composition was a piano piece called "The Little Shepherd." He continued to compose music throughout his childhood and teenage years, and his father encouraged him to pursue a career in music. In 1951, Vladan enrolled at the Belgrade Music Academy, where he studied composition with his father and other prominent Serbian composers. He graduated in 1956 with a degree in composition and piano performance. After graduation, he continued to study composition with the renowned Serbian composer, Stanojlo Rajicic. Vladan's early compositions were influenced by the Serbian folk music tradition, and he often incorporated folk melodies and rhythms into his works. His first major composition was a piano concerto, which he composed when he was only 19 years old. The concerto was well-received, and it was performed by the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra. In the 1960s, Vladan's music began to evolve, and he started to incorporate elements of modernism into his works. He was particularly influenced by the music of Igor Stravinsky and Bela Bartok, and he began to experiment with new techniques and forms. His compositions from this period include a string quartet, a piano sonata, and a ballet score. In the 1970s, Vladan's music became more experimental, and he started to incorporate electronic music into his works. He was one of the first Serbian composers to experiment with electronic music, and he created several works that combined acoustic and electronic sounds. His compositions from this period include a piece for tape and orchestra, a piece for piano and tape, and a piece for flute and tape. Vladan's music continued to evolve throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and he remained an important figure in the Serbian music scene. He composed several works for chamber ensembles, including a wind quintet, a brass quintet, and a trio for flute, clarinet, and piano. He also composed several works for orchestra, including a symphony and a concerto for violin and orchestra. Vladan's music was characterized by its originality and its ability to combine different musical traditions and styles. He was a master of orchestration, and his works were known for their rich textures and complex harmonies. He was also a skilled pianist, and he often performed his own works in concert. Vladan Radovanovic passed away on January 22, 2009, at the age of 76. He left behind a rich legacy of music that continues to be performed and appreciated by audiences around the world. His contributions to the Serbian music scene were significant, and he remains one of the most important Serbian composers of the 20th century.

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