Aleksandar Džambazov
Encyclopedia
Aleksandar Džambazov - (born February 3, 1936 in the village Stapar
, Vojvodina
) is a Macedonian
conductor and composer
. He finished Musical academy in Belgrade
, and spent his work age at Macedonian Radio Television, as a conductor of the Dance and Special orchestra
. Has made numerous recordings and live concerts, and has performed in the Republic of Macedonia
and in many countries abroad (mostly in Slovenia
). He has won many (around 50) awards.
Zlatno Slavejče
in Skopje
. Has written many music compositions for plays and film music ("Memento", music for the plays "Mother", "Two on a swing" etc.) and more works of classical music
, among which "Seven dance variations" - for piano
and orchestra
(1977), "Rhapsody for Skopje" (1966) - also for piano and orchestra and many more. Has composed choral compositions, and a great number of popular melodies.
Stapar
Stapar is a village in Serbia. It is situated in the Sombor municipality, in the West Bačka District, Vojvodina province. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 3,720 people .-History:...
, Vojvodina
Vojvodina
Vojvodina, officially called Autonomous Province of Vojvodina is an autonomous province of Serbia. Its capital and largest city is Novi Sad...
) is a Macedonian
Macedonians (ethnic group)
The Macedonians also referred to as Macedonian Slavs: "... the term Slavomacedonian was introduced and was accepted by the community itself, which at the time had a much more widespread non-Greek Macedonian ethnic consciousness...
conductor and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
. He finished Musical academy in Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
, and spent his work age at Macedonian Radio Television, as a conductor of the Dance and Special orchestra
Orchestra
An orchestra is a sizable instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus...
. Has made numerous recordings and live concerts, and has performed in the Republic of Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
and in many countries abroad (mostly in Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
). He has won many (around 50) awards.
Work
His work as a composer is much diverse. He is an author of many children's songs. He is one of the initiators and a longtime conductor of the children's festivalMusic festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
Zlatno Slavejče
Zlatno Slavejce
Zlatno Slavejče is the oldest children's festival in the Republic of Macedonia. Many children who have performed at the festival have gone on to become stars....
in Skopje
Skopje
Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia with about a third of the total population. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre...
. Has written many music compositions for plays and film music ("Memento", music for the plays "Mother", "Two on a swing" etc.) and more works of classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
, among which "Seven dance variations" - for piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and orchestra
Orchestra
An orchestra is a sizable instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus...
(1977), "Rhapsody for Skopje" (1966) - also for piano and orchestra and many more. Has composed choral compositions, and a great number of popular melodies.
Sources
- Buntevska, Susana (2005). ЕНЦИКЛОПЕДИЈА Британика:С-Ф (Encyclopædia Britannica S-F - Macedonian translation) (Skopje:Toper). ISBN 9-989-16515-7