Emil Adamič

Emil Adamič

Emil Adamič (December 25, 1877 – December 6, 1936) was a Slovenian composer.

Adamič was born in Dobrova (at Ulica Vladimirja Dolničarja no. 6) and studied at conservatories in Trieste and Ljubljana. He composed pieces for orchestra (Tatarische Suite, Aquarelle aus Ljubljana) and choir (Die Teufelsbraut, Kaiser Samuels Tod). He also wrote art songs, such as Bauernwinterlied, which used elements of Slovenian folk music. His influences included Romanticism, Impressionism, and Expressionism. He died in Ljubljana.

Plaque in Dobrova: "The Slovenian composer and music teacher Emil Adamič was born in this house (25 Dec. 1877–6 Dec. 1936)"

References

• Klemencic, Ivan. "Music of Slovenia (I)". The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. London, Macmillan, 2001.

External links

• Free scores by Emil Adamič in the Choral Public Domain Library (ChoralWiki)