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Acclaimed contemporary composer Janez Matičič dies

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Pianist Janez Matičič. (Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA)

By: P.T.,STA

Composer and pianist Janez Matičič, one of Slovenia’s most notable contemporary composers, has died at the age of 95.

Centred around piano music, his oeuvre is famous for its modernist and experimental feel. He received numerous awards for his work, including the 2007 Prešeren Prize for lifetime achievement. The news of his death was shared on Facebook by his musical colleagues.

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