Ivan Zorman
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Ivan Zorman was a Slovene poet and composer.
Ivan Zorman and his family immigrated to the USA when he was only four years old. Six years later, he returned to Yugoslavia
for one year, and upon returning to the states, became culturally immersed and fluent in the Slovene language. He graduated from Western Reserve University with degrees in language, literature and music. He went on to teach organ
, piano
, and voice
for Slovene societies while serving as an organist at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
While Zorman’s poetry became successful in the USA, it went largely unnoticed in his homeland of Yugoslavia. However, in 1933, his poems became more popular and he was acknowledged as a legitimate writer in the Slovene language. “In 1938, his 5th book of poetry, From the New World, received honorable mention in the Jugoslav University Club at the Hollenden Hotel
. Zorman eventually wrote 6 volumes of poetry and translated many others.” In 1959, Zorman’s daughter, Carmen, dedicated a memorial bust in the Yugoslav Cultural Garden. (The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History)
Ivan Zorman contributed to the Cleveland Cultural Garden project through his translation of the Yugoslav Cultural Garden piece found in the book, Their Paths Are Peace by Clara Lederer.
Ivan Zorman and his family immigrated to the USA when he was only four years old. Six years later, he returned to Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia refers to three political entities that existed successively on the western part of the Balkans during most of the 20th century....
for one year, and upon returning to the states, became culturally immersed and fluent in the Slovene language. He graduated from Western Reserve University with degrees in language, literature and music. He went on to teach organ
Organ (music)
The organ , is a keyboard instrument of one or more divisions, each played with its own keyboard operated either with the hands or with the feet. The organ is a relatively old musical instrument in the Western musical tradition, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria who is credited with...
, 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 voice
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
for Slovene societies while serving as an organist at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
While Zorman’s poetry became successful in the USA, it went largely unnoticed in his homeland of Yugoslavia. However, in 1933, his poems became more popular and he was acknowledged as a legitimate writer in the Slovene language. “In 1938, his 5th book of poetry, From the New World, received honorable mention in the Jugoslav University Club at the Hollenden Hotel
Hollenden Hotel
The Hollenden Hotel was a luxury hotel in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It opened in 1885, was significantly upgraded in 1926 and demolished in 1962. During the hotel's existence, it contained 1,000 rooms, 100 private baths, a lavish interior, electric lights and fireproof construction...
. Zorman eventually wrote 6 volumes of poetry and translated many others.” In 1959, Zorman’s daughter, Carmen, dedicated a memorial bust in the Yugoslav Cultural Garden. (The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History)
Ivan Zorman contributed to the Cleveland Cultural Garden project through his translation of the Yugoslav Cultural Garden piece found in the book, Their Paths Are Peace by Clara Lederer.