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Composer Conductor  

Birth

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1961

 

Borut Krzisnik was a Slovenian composer and musician who was born on May 4, 1961, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He was a prolific composer who created a diverse range of works, including orchestral, chamber, and vocal music, as well as music for film, theater, and dance. Krzisnik began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and composition at the Ljubljana Music School. He continued his studies at the Academy of Music in Ljubljana, where he studied composition with Uros Krek and conducting with Anton Nanut. After completing his studies, Krzisnik began working as a freelance composer and conductor, collaborating with a variety of musicians and ensembles in Slovenia and abroad. One of Krzisnik's early works was his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1985. The piece was well-received and helped establish Krzisnik as a rising talent in the Slovenian classical music scene. In the years that followed, Krzisnik continued to compose a wide range of works, including chamber music, vocal music, and music for theater and dance. One of Krzisnik's most notable works is his opera, "The Count of Monte Cristo," which he composed in 1993. The opera is based on the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas and tells the story of a man who is wrongfully imprisoned and seeks revenge against those who betrayed him. The opera was premiered at the Slovenian National Theatre in Ljubljana and was a critical and commercial success. In addition to his work as a composer, Krzisnik was also an accomplished conductor. He served as the principal conductor of the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra from 1997 to 2001 and conducted many other orchestras and ensembles throughout his career. Krzisnik's music is characterized by its eclectic style, which draws on a wide range of influences, including classical, jazz, and rock music. He was known for his use of unconventional instruments and techniques, such as sampling and electronic manipulation, which gave his music a unique and modern sound. Some of Krzisnik's other notable works include his "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra," which was premiered in 1990, and his "Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra," which was premiered in 1996. He also composed music for several films, including "The Ninth Circle" and "The State of Shock." Throughout his career, Krzisnik received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Prešeren Award, Slovenia's highest cultural honor, in 2001. He was also a member of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Tragically, Krzisnik passed away on May 14, 2019, at the age of 58. His death was a great loss to the Slovenian classical music community and to the wider world of music. However, his legacy lives on through his music, which continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

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