Jani Golob
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jani Golob |
| Born | January 18, 1948 |
| Origin | Ljubljana, Slovenia (at time FPR Yugoslavia) |
| Occupations | composer, arranger, violinist, professor, conductor |
| Years active | 1972 – present |
| Website | www.dss.si |
Jani Golob (born 18 January 1948 in Ljubljana) is a Slovenian composer, violinist, arranger, conductor and professor.
Golob has composed operas, ballets, orchestral works, chamber and vocal music,[1] as well as numerous Slovenian film scores,[2] music for television and music for advertising purposes. His probably most important works are probably three operas that was written in: Krpan's mare (1992), Medeja (1999) and Love Capital (2010). But he is most recognized by his contribution in Slovenian popular music.
His internationally best-known piece of work is the unofficially called "Planica Slow Motion Theme" (1997), played in replays for the Planica annual FIS Ski Jumping World Cup competition. Other hit songs are "Prisluhni školjki" (1985), (Slovenija) Moja dežela (1986) and Pustite nam ta svet (1987), popular specially in Slovenia. In 1971 he also arranged music for song Sejem želja ("Scarborough Fair") with Slovenian lyrics of this original English ballad. He is the arranger of most common used orchestrated version of Slovenian national anthem "Zdravljica", used in protocol, sports and other big events. In 1973 he acted in a film called Ljubezen na odoru (Love on the Furrows).[3]
Golob is one of very few people who has ability of absolute pitch. That is why when he was younger they used him to write music in notes just by listening and memorizing it.[citation needed]
Career
He studied violin and musical composition at the Ljubljana Academy of Music. From 1998 to 2000 he has been professor of music composition and theory at the Academy for Theatre, Radio, Film and Television in Ljubljana (AGRFT).[1] From then on he is professor of musical composition at the Ljubljana Academy of Music. Until the yeat 2006 he was the president of Society of Slovene Composers.
Selected works
Orchestral Music
| Year | Original Title | English Title | Title Continues |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Concertino | Concertino | for big orchestra |
| Nokturno | Nocturne | for string orchestra | |
| 1978 | Sveti Sintilawdič | Sveti Sintilawdič | for chamber orchestra |
| 1979 | Komorna glasba | Chamber Music | for orchestra |
| Štiri ljudske pesmi | Four Folk Songs | for string orchestra | |
| 1980 | Uvertura | Overture | for symphony orchestra |
| Elegija | Elegy | for flugelhorn and string orchestra | |
| 1982 | Koncertantna glasba | Concertante Music | for woodwind quintet and orchestra |
| 1984 | Svatbeni ples | Wedding Dance | for two clarinets and string orchestra |
| 1985 | Mi za mir | We for Peace | for chamber orchestra (40th anniversary of UN) |
| 1988 | Rezijski ples | Rezian Dance | for two Rezian fiddlers and string orchestra |
| 1990 | Slovenska rapsodija | Slovenian Rhapsody | for orchestra |
| 1992 | Koncert | Concerto | for violin, cello and orchestra |
| 1993 | Hommage Rahmaninovu | Hommage Rahmaninovu | for symphony orchestra |
| 1995 | Variacije | Variations | for violin, piano and orchestra |
| 1996 | Introdukcija | Introduction | for alt saxophone and string orchestra |
| Introdukcija | Introduction | for alt saxophone and saxophone orchestra | |
| 1998 | Koncert | Concerto | for violin and orchestra |
| Concertino | Concertino | za flute and string orchestra | |
| 1999 | Romanca in humoreska | Romance and Humoresque | for violin and string orchestra |
| Upanje | Hope | for smyphony orchestra | |
| Fanfare | Fanfares | for wind orchestra | |
| 2000 | Concerto grosso | Concerto grosso | for chamber quartet and wind orchestra |
| Nostalgija | Nostalgia | for two violas and string orchestra | |
| Passacaglia | Passacaglia | za violino, violo, violončelo in orkester | |
| 2000 | Koncert | Concertino | for cello and string orchestra |
| 2001 | Koncert | Concertino | for cello and string orchestra |
| 2004 | Allegro festivo | Allegro festivo | for wind orchestra |
| Tri epizode | Three Episodes | for horn and orchestra | |
| 2005 | The Night Shift | The Night Shift | for brass quintet and wind orchestra |
| Štiri slovenske ljudske pesmi | Four Slovene Folk Songs | for symphony orchestra | |
| Štiri prekmurske ljudske pesmi | Four Prekmurje Folk Songs | za tenor, violino in orkester | |
| 2006 | Tempered | Tempered | for chamber ensemble and string orchestra |
| Zlatorog | Zlatorog | ballet suite | |
| 2007 | Missa in Do | Missa in Do | for soloists, mixed choir, organ and orchetra |
| - | Vöra bije, sunce mi zahaja | My Time Has Come, My Sun Has Gone | for chamber orchestra |
| - | Cool Voices | Cool Voices | for string orchestra |
Vocal
| Year | Original Title | English Title | Title Continues |
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| 1981 | Stara Ljubljana | Old Ljubljana | cantata for youth choir, recitator and chamber orchestra |
| 1984 | Zreilo je žito | Wheat Has Ripened | for alto, ocarina, hammered dulcimer, percussion and string orchestra |
| Ne ouri ne sejaj | Ne ouri ne sejaj | for alto and string orchestra | |
| 1986 | Neznani materi | To the Unknown Mother | for baritone and string orchestra |
| 1988 | Tisti čas | That Time | Song Cycle for alto and string orchestra |
| 1989 | Lovec na ljudi | Man Hunter | for alto and string orchestra |
| 1995 | Quo vadis, Domine | Quo vadis, Domine | for tenor, mixed choir organ orchestra |
| 2005 | Vaje v slogu | Exercises in Style | variations on slovenian folk song for mixed choir and chamber orchestra |
Choral
| Year | Original Title | English Title | Title Continues |
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| 1979 | Mesto | The City | for mixed chorus |
| 1980 | Kata, Katalena | Kata, Katalena | for 12 voices |
| 1988 | Mesto | The City | for male chorus |
Opera and Ballet
| Year | Original Title | English Title | Note |
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| 1985 | Urška in povodni mož | Ursula and the Water Sprite | ballet in 6 scenes |
| 1989 | Krst pri Savici | The Baptism at the Savica | ballet |
| 1992 | Krpanova kobila | Krpan's Mare | opera buffa in 3 acts |
| 1994 | Matiček se ženi | Matiček's Wedding | ballet in 3 scenes |
| 1999 | Medeja | Medeja | opera |
| 2004 | Ivana | Ivana | dance puppet show for adults |
| 2010 | Ljubezen kapital | Love Capital | opera in 3 acts |
Chamber music
| Year | Original Title | English Title | Title Continues |
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| 1977 | Poema | Poema | for woodwind quintet |
| Andante | Andante | for string quartet | |
| Romanca | Romance | for viola and piano | |
| 1978 | Komorna glasba | Chamber Music | for 11 instruments |
| Balada | Ballad | for trumpet (or flugelhorn) and piano | |
| 1979 | Capriccio | Capriccio | for soprano saxophone, double bass and percussion |
| Glasba | Music | for bassoon and piano | |
| Skica | Sketch | for flute and piano | |
| 1980 | Passacaglia | Passacaglia | for piano quartet |
| 1981 | Groteska | Grotesque | for clarinet and piano |
| Dialog | Dialogue | for violin and guitar | |
| Capriccio | Capriccio | for trumpet and piano | |
| 1982 | Tri skladbe | Three Pieces | for violin and piano |
| Igre | Games | for recorder, violin and cello | |
| Glasba | Music | for oboe (or English horn) and harp | |
| 1983 | Dve skladbi | Two Pieces | for cello and piano |
| Tri skladbe | Three Pieces | for horn and piano | |
| Melodija | Melody | for cello and piano | |
| Glasba | Music | for flute and piano | |
| Glasba | Music | for accordion and cello | |
| 1984 | Trio 84' | Trio 84' | for violin, viola and cello |
| Dialog | Dialogue | for flute and viola | |
| Iz dnevnika padlega partizana | Iz dnevnika padlega partizana | for bass, violin, viola, cello and piano | |
| Tri pesmi | Three songs | for bass, cello and piano | |
| 1985 | Dialogi | Dialogues | for two violins |
| Sonatina | Sonatina | for violin and piano | |
| Sonata št. 1 | Sonata No.1 | for violin and piano | |
| 1986 | Sonata št. 2 | Sonata No.2 | for violin and piano |
| Gozd | Forest | for horn and organ | |
| Uvodna glasba | Introduction Music | for 4 horns | |
| Tri pesmi | Three Songs | for tenor, violin and piano | |
| 1987 | Godalni kvartet št. 1 | String Quartet No.1 | - |
| Godalni kvartet št. 2 | String Quartet No.2 | - | |
| Koral | Choral | for brass quintet and organ | |
| Tri miniature | Three Miniatures | for double bass and piano | |
| Tri pesmi | Three Songs | for mezzo-soprano, violin and guitar | |
| Monolog | Monologue | for clarinet, percussion and tape | |
| 1988 | Tri variacije | Three Variations | for cello and piano |
| 1990 | Concertino | Concertino | for guitar and string quartet |
| Toccata | Toccata | for two pianos and percussion | |
| 1991 | The Seventh Avenue Blues | The Seventh Avenue Blues | for violin and piano |
| Sonata | Sonata | for cello and piano | |
| 1992 | Glasba | Music | for alto saxophone and piano |
| 1993 | Bagatela | Bagatelle | for recorder and piano |
| Humoreska | Humoresque | for clarinet and piano | |
| Igre | Games | for two cellos and organ | |
| Tri skladbe | Three Pieces | for horn, trumpet, trombone and piano | |
| Človek zmaguje ali zgodba neke ozdravitve | Man Wins or the Story of a Cure | for woodwind quintet | |
| Dve bagateli | Two Bagatelles | for two violins, cello and organ | |
| 1994 | Bagatela | Bagatelle | for trumpet and organ |
| Balada | Ballade | for saxophone ensemble | |
| Igre | Games | for violin, guitar and accordion | |
| 1995 | Godalni kvartet št. 3 | String Quartet No.3 | - |
| 1999 | Glasba | Music | for flute and piano |
| 2000 | Romanca | Romance | for violin and piano |
| 2002 | Danubiana | Danubiana | for seven performers |
| Passacaglia in Toccata | Passacaglia in Toccata | for string quartet | |
| 2003 | In blue | In blue | for alto saxophone, string quartet and double bass |
| 2005 | Glasba | Music | for flute and piano |
| 2006 | Invokacija | Invocation | for chamber ensemble |
| TASF (Moderato assai Ritmico) | TASF (Moderato assai Ritmico) | for brass ensemble | |
| 2007 | Sence | Shadows | for chamber orchestra |
| 2008 | Koncertantne epizode | Koncertantne epizode | for violin and chamber orchestra |
| 2008-09 | Slovenska fantazija | Slovenian Fantasy | for flute and piano |
| 2009 | Tri bagatele | Three Bagatelles | for harp and chamber orchestra |
| - | Capriccio | Capriccio | percussion, soprano-saxophone and double bass |
Works for solo instruments
| Year | Original Title | English Title | Title Continues |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Sonatina | Sonatina | for violin solo |
| 1979 | Valse | Valse | for piano |
| Etuda | Etude | for percussion | |
| 1981 | Preludij | Prelude | for accordion |
| 1983 | Improvizacija | Improvisation | for double bass solo |
| 1984 | Dve romanci | Two Romances | for violoncello solo |
| 1987 | Slovenska rapsodija | Slovene Rhapsody | for guitar |
| 2005 | Tri etude | Three Etudes | for guitar |
| 2007 | Tri skladbe | Three Pieces | for piano |
Television
Film scores
| Year | Original title | English title |
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| 1983 | Dih | |
| 1984 | Leta odločitve | The Years of Decision |
| Veselo gostivanje | ||
| 1985 | Poletje v školjki | A Summer in a Sea-Shell |
| 1986 | Heretik | Heretic |
| 1987 | Čisto pravi gusar | A Real Pirat |
| 1988 | Poletje v školjki II | A Summer in a Sea-Shell II |
| Odpadnik | The Maverick | |
| 1989 | Coprnica Zofka | Sophie the Witch |
| Nekdo drug | Someone Else | |
| 1999 | Patriot | |
| 2005 | Predmestje | Suburbs |
| 2008 | Videvanje Van Gogha | Seeing Van Gogh |
| 2010 | Črni bratje | Black Brothers |
TV Music
| Year | Original Title | English Title | Note |
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| 1982 | Živeti, živeti | Desire for Life | short documentary |
| Zmaga | Victory | short documentary | |
| Slike iz leta 1941 | short documentary | ||
| 1983 | Putovanje plavog lonca | Trip of a Blue Pot | short animated |
| 1984 | Strici so mi povedali | TV series | |
| Kasač | documentary short | ||
| Kugy | children TV series | ||
| Gorenčev vrag | children TV series | ||
| 1986 | Primož Trubar | TV series | |
| Slovenija, moja dežela | Slovenia, My land | for add Gostje prihajajo | |
| 1987 | Dopust | Holiday | TV film |
| 1988 | Bronasti vijak | Bronze Screw | TV series |
| 1991 | Ljubezen po kranjsko | Love, Kranj Style | TV film |
| 1992 | Portret Jožeta Galeta | Portrait of Jože Gale | documentary short |
| 1996 | Domače obrti na Slovenskem - Krovci | Handcrafts in Slovenia - Roofers | TV documentary short |
| Domače obrti na Slovenskem - Kamnarji in kamnoseki | Handcrafts in Slovenia - Stonecutters and Stonemasons | TV documentary short | |
| Domače obrti na Slovenskem - Puškarji | Handcrafts in Slovenia - Gunmakers | TV documentary short | |
| 1997 | Planica | slow motion music (ski flying) | |
| Pesem od Ludomorca | The Ballad of the Butcherman | short film | |
| 2006 | Sejalci svetlobe | TV Film | |
| Sejalci besed | TV Film | ||
| En dan resnice | One Day of Truth | fiction short | |
| 2011 | Slovenci in 1. svetovna vojna | Slovenia and World War I | documentary (in production) |
Hit singles
| Year | Single | Performed By |
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| 1971 | "Sejem želja" (Scarabough Fair) | Delial |
| 1985 | "Prisluhni školjki" | Black & White |
| 1986 | "Slovenija, moja dežela" | Oto Pestner ft. Strune |
| 1987 | "Pustite nam ta svet" | Vlado Kreslin ft. RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra |
| 1997 | "Planica" Slow Motion Music | Jani Golob |
Discography
- Jani Golob - skladatelj, 1988 (LP)
- Glasba iz filma Poletje v školjki I. in II., 1986 (cassette)
- Sklicujem zborovanje, šansoni, 1987 (cassette)
- Pusti pevcu peti, Prešernove pesmi, 1991 (cassette)
- Pevca pesem sladka, Prešernove pesmi, 1991 (cassette)
- Škofjeloški pasijon, 1992 (double cassette)
- Jani Golob - skladatelj, 1994 (CD)
- Lepa Vida, glasba iz predstave, 1995 (CD)
External links
- Jani Golob at the Society of Slovene Composers
- Jani Golob at the Slovenian Film Centre
- Jani Golob at the Internet Movie Database
- YouTube: "Planica" Slow Motion Music
- YouTube: "Slovenija, moja dežela"
- YouTube: "Pustite nam ta svet"
- YouTube: "Sejem želja" (Scarabough Fair)
- YouTube: "Prisluhni školjki" (Song to a Seashell)
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