Alojz Ajdič (born September 6, 1939,

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) is a multiple-time awarded

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Life and work

Ajdič graduated from

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in 1968 and worked then at first as a music teacher. From 1973 until 1983, he worked as the headmaster of the Kranj Music School in

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, Slovenia, and from 1978 until 1986 as the director of the Carinthia Music School in Klagenfurt, Austria. He has created orchestral works, vocal-instrumental works, choral works, and an opera, titled ''Brothers'' (). They are characterised by an intimate atmosphere and deep feelings. Ajdič lives in Britof pri Kranju.

Recognitions

In 1994, Ajdič received the Župančič Award for his second symphony, named ''Window of the Soul''. In 1997, he received the Prešeren Fund Award for his third symphony, entitled ''Symphony for Percussion and Symphony Orchestra''. In 2009, he received the Kozina Award, bestowed by the Society of Slovenian Composers. In 2012, his work ''Concert for Trombone and Orchestra'' was performed by the

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. In April 2012, Ajdič's ''Rhapsody for Trumpet and Orchestra'' was performed in

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by the

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, with guest soloist, Rebecca Robertson. The composition received great acclaim. Avdič listened to it in the honorary lodge in the company of the mayor of Huddersfield and the leadership of the orchestra.

Works

Among the more notable Ajdič's works are: * ''Phantasy'' (Slovene: ; 1971) * ''Colour Vision'' (; 1972) * ''Concert Music for Horn and Orchestra'' (; 1978) * ''Concert for Piano'' (; 1988) * ''Mirage'' (; 1984)

Life and work

Recognitions

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