Ivan Zajc

Ivan pl. Zajc (August 3, 1832 – December 16, 1914) was a prolific Croatian composer, conductor, director and teacher who for over forty years dominated Croatia's musical culture. Through his artistic and institutional reform efforts, he is credited with its revitalization and refinement, paving the way for new and significant Croatian musical achievements in the 20th century.

References

• Josip Andreis: Ivan Zajc, Encyclopedia of Music, No. 3, Miroslav Krle?a Lexicographic Institute, Zagreb. Translated to English by Tomislav Pisk for the Nikola ?ubi? Zrinski libretto book published by Croatia Records.
• Ivan pl. Zajc Biography
• Stanford OperaGlass