Vatroslav Lisinski

Vatroslav Lisinski ( baptized July 8, 1819 in Zagreb, † May 31, 1854 ) was a Croatian composer.

Lisinski considered as co-founder of the Illyrian movement, the return to Croatian cultural heritage. It was created in response to repression by Hungary. Lisinski composed the first Croatian opera " Love and Malice " ( kroat. " Ljubav i zloba ", 1846). The probably best known opera by Lisinski is " Porin " ( 1851). He also composed numerous other works for orchestra, choir and soloists. Lisinski founded the Croatian national musical style.

After his death he was buried in the Mirogoj cemetery in Zagreb.

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