Ján Cikker

1911–1989 (age 78)

Biography

Ján Cikker (1911–1989) composed operas, orchestral works, and choral pieces that fused modern techniques with Slovak themes, earning him recognition as a pillar of twentieth‑century music.

As a teacher at the conservatory, he shaped many young musicians, ensuring that his passion for expressive storytelling in music would be carried forward.

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