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Technical Museum of Slovenia

The Technical Museum of Slovenia’s holdings contain several units related to music, mostly devices designed to play, record, process and preserve music recordings. Radio receivers (over 300) form the bulk of the holdings, which also include gramophones and related machines, tape recorders and some more advanced digital players. The collection also contains some music automata.

Commemorative Plaque to Anton Šubelj

On the initiative of members of the Glasbena matica Music Society Cleveland, on the first anniversary of the death of Anton Šubelj, in 1966, a commemorative plaque was attached to his birthplace. Bearing a relief portrait of the musician, the memorial was made by sculptor Boris Bužan. Its inscription reads: “Anton Šubelj, singer and choirmaster,

Commemorative Plaque to Pavel Šifler

In 2012, on the centennial of the composer’s birth, a memorial plaque was attached to his childhood home. Featuring an original design by architect Samo Šport, the plaque hugs a corner of the house on two sides: bearing an inscribed dedication on one side, and a symbolic representation of Šifler’s talents on the other. This

Commemorative Plaque to Gregor Rihar at the Parish Church

A memorial plaque dedicated to Gregor Rihar was unveiled at the Polhov Gradec parish church on the bicentennial of his birth in 1996, the year that Pope John Paul II visited Slovenia. Gregor Rihar Composer Gregor Rihar (1796–1863) devoted himself primarily to vocal music, veering between simple classicism and emerging romanticism. Alongside Luka Dolinar and

Commemorative Plaque to Gregor Rihar at his birthplace

In 1896, in commemoration of the centennial of the birth of composer Gregor Rihar (1796–1863), a memorial plaque was attached to his birthplace in Pristava. On the bicentennial of the composer’s birth, a bronze portrait by Edo Dolinar was affixed above the plaque. In 2020, cultural society Gregor Rihar from Polhov Gradec had the memorial

Monument to Gregor Rihar

A bust of Gregor Rihar, made by academy-trained sculptor Edo Dolinar, stands in the Manor garden, which is also adorned by a statue of Count Blagaj. It was erected in 2014 during the celebration of the municipal holiday. Gregor Rihar Composer Gregor Rihar (1796–1863) devoted himself primarily to vocal music, veering between simple classicism and

Slovenian Alpine Museum

The Slovenian Alpine Museum houses a vast collection of items with a rich historical background. The diversified photographic and archival materials and extensive specialist library offer insight into the mass appeal and significance of mountaineering in Slovenia. The collection also contains artefacts related to music. The exhibits on view include items that belonged to Jakob

Monument to Makso Pirnik

In 2015, the Tolmin Museum and the Municipality of Tolmin had a bronze bust erected to commemorate the centennial of the composer’s birth. The memorial, located in front of the Tolmin Music School, was made by Mirsad Begić. The statue had previously stood (from 2002) in Tolmin Town Square (Mestni trg). The inscription reads: “Makso

Commemorative Plaque to Milan Pertot

On the initiative of the local Mixed Choir Milan Pertot, in commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of Pertot’s death, in 1987, a memorial plaque was attached to his birthplace in Barcola, a neighbourhood of Trieste. Milan Pertot Slovenian teacher and choirmaster Milan Pertot (1900–1967) graduated from the Teacher Training College in Koper, where he studied

Commemorative Plaque to Ignacij Ota

In 2011, on the 80th anniversary of his birth and the 10th anniversary of the death of Ignacij Ota, the Slovenian Cultural Society Valentin Vodnik of San Dorligo della Valle had a memorial plaque attached to the façade of the composer’s birthplace. Ignacij Ota Ignacij Ota (1931–2001) was a culture professional, composer, conductor and teacher,