Jakov gotovac biography of michael

Igor KULJERIĆ (1938-2006)
Croatian Glagolitic Requiem [57.12]
Jakov GOTOVAC (1895-1982)
Hymn to Freedom [4.08]
Kristina Kolar (soprano)
Annika Schlicht (mezzo-soprano)
Eric Laporte (tenor)
Ljubomir Puškarić (baritone)
Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Münchner Rundfunkorchester/Ivan Repušić
rec. live, 12-14 February 2020, Herz-Jesu-Kirche & BR Studio 1, Munich

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History of opera

Aspect of musical history

The history of opera has a relatively short duration within the context of the history of music in general: it appeared in 1597, when the first opera, Dafne, by Jacopo runt om eller nära, was created. Since then it has developed parallel to the various musical currents that have followed one another over time up to the present day, generally linked to the current concept of classical music.

Opera (from the Latin opera, plural of opus, "work") is a musical genre that combines symphonic music, usually performed by an orchestra, and a written dramatic text—expressed in the form of a libretto—interpreted vocally by singers of different tessitura: tenor, baritone, and bass for the male register, and soprano, mezzo-soprano, and contralto for the female, in addition to the so-called vit voices (those of children) or in falsetto (castrato, countertenor). Generally, the musical work contains overtures, interludes and musical accompaniments, wh

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Program: Discover rich history and folk-inspired music in Croatia

Without a doubt the country's most celebrated attractions are its dazzling beaches, leading down to the sparkling waters of the Adriatic Sea.

From Rovinj in the north to southern Dubrovnik, the coastline is dotted with picturesque cities boasting sun, sea and stunning views. Yet Croatia's historical importance within Europe runs deeper than a favourite holiday spot, with the country serving as an important cultural and diplomatic crossroads for centuries. The oldest notated music in the region is medieval chant and dates from the 11th to 15th centuries, showing the wide-ranging cultural influences of a region with plenty of through-traffic. From Dalmatian liturgy to Northern Gregorian and Glagolitic chant, works including the chant Litanie Lauretanske provide a fascinating insight into how music was travelling around the region.

Among Croatia's most influential composers of the romantic and m