Ján Cikker

Ján Cikker

Slovak composer (1911–1989)

Died aged 78LeoSlovakia

Biography

Ján Cikker (29 July 1911 – 21 December 1989) was a Slovak composer, a leading exponent of modern Slovak classical music. He was awarded the title National Artist in Slovakia, the Herder Prize (1966) and the IMC-UNESCO International Music Prize (1979).

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Konzervatórium v Bratislave
  • Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava

Notable works

  • The Judgement
  • Mister Scrooge
  • Juro Jánošík

Genres

  • opera

Awards & honours (5)

  • Národní umělec
  • Herder Prize
  • Ľudovít Štúr Order 1st class
  • Ján Levoslav Bella Prize
  • Klement Gottwald State Prize

Quick answers about Ján Cikker

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Ján Cikker died on December 21, 1989 at the age of 78.
When is Ján Cikker's birthday?
Ján Cikker was born on July 29, 1911.
Where was Ján Cikker born?
Ján Cikker was born in Banská Bystrica.
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Ján Cikker's zodiac sign is Leo.
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Ján Cikker is a citizen of Slovakia.
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Ján Cikker is known as composer, pedagogue, university teacher, opera composer.

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