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Ivo Malec

Ivo Malec (30 March 1925 – 14 August 2019) was a Croatian-born French composer, music educator and conductor. One of the earliest Yugoslav composers to obtain high international regard, his works have been performed by symphony orchestras throughout Europe and North America.

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Ivo Malec

Ivo Malec à l'occasion de la remise de l'Ordre national du Mérite par l'Ambassadeur de France Albert Turot.

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Name
Ivo Malec
Born
30 March 1925
Birthplace
Zagreb, Yugoslavia
Died
14 August 2019
Place of death
Paris, France
Occupation
* Composer
Awards
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Nationality
France
Fields
music · music education · conducting · music composing
Movements
classical music
Education
Music Academy and Zagreb
Teachers
Pierre Schaeffer

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Ivo Malec (30 March 1925 – 14 August 2019) was a Croatian-born French composer, music educator and conductor. One of the earliest Yugoslav composers to obtain high international regard, his works have been performed by symphony orchestras throughout Europe and North America.

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Ivo Malec (1925–2019) was a French composer, conductor and music educator, among other activities. Born in Zagreb, the composer died in Paris.

Ivo Malec studied at Music Academy, Zagreb. The composer worked for Conservatoire de Paris. Ivo Malec was active in conducting, music and music composing. The composer was associated with classical music.

Languages used include French. Ivo Malec received Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ and Knight of the Legion of Honour.

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