Jakov Gotovac

Croatian composer and conductor

Jakov Gotovac - Croatian composer and conductor
Born

1895
130 years ago

Died

October 16th, 1983
42 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Croatia

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A prominent composer and conductor, contributed significantly to Croatian music in the 20th century. Worked as a conductor for various orchestras and composed numerous operas, orchestral works, and chamber music. Gained recognition for operas that incorporated Croatian national themes and folk music.

Composed the opera 'Ero s onoga sveta'

Conducted the Croatian Radio and Television Orchestra

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