Serbian composer (born 1923)

Vasilije Mokranjac

Vasilije Mokranjac was a Serbian composer, professor of composition at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade and a member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. He was one of the most prominent Serbian composers in the second half of the 20th century. Although famed for his symphonies, he also wrote piano music, as well as music for radio, film and theatre. He won the most prestigious awards in former Yugoslavia, including the October Prize, the award of the Yugoslav Radio-Diffusion, as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Born

1923

September 11

Died

1984

Era

1920s

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Vasilije, in brief

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1923 Born
1984 Died

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When Vasilije arrived

april 15 Insulin becomes generally available for use by people with diabetes.
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