Josip Pavčič (
Velike Lašče 18 July 1870 -
Ljubljana
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24 September 1949) was a Slovenian composer and organist.
[Dragotin Cvetko ''Slovene music in its European setting'' 1991] He was popular with choral societies, and for his art songs.
His father was a teacher, organist, composer and conductor. After finishing high school in Kranj, Pavčič went to Ljubljana where he studied with Anton Nedvĕdu, then training at the
Vienna Conservatory.
His songs are mostly miniatures in late romantic style either for piano and choir, or soloist. The cycle ''Ciciban'' to poems of
Oton Župančič
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remain most popular.
Works
Editions
* Samospevi za visoki glas - songs for soprano.
* Samospevi za srednji glas - songs for tenor.
Recordings
* Dedek samonog (Grandpa One-Leg) Bernarda Fink.
References
1870 births
1949 deaths
Slovenian composers
Male composers
People from Velike Lašče
Slovenian male musicians
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