Radivoj Lazić facts for kids
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Radivoj Lazić
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Radivoj Lazić |
| Also known as | Rade |
| Born | 1 August 1953 Kikinda, FNRJ |
| Genres | classical, evergreen, Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, clarinetist, pedagogue, composer, painter and children's writer |
| Instruments | Clarinet |
| Labels | PGP RTB |
Radivoj Lazić (born August 1, 1953, in Kikinda) is a talented musician, a great clarinet player, a teacher, and a composer. He also enjoys painting and writing books for children.
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About Radivoj Lazić
Radivoj Lazić was born on August 1, 1953, in a town called Kikinda. This town is in a region known as Banat, in Voivodina. He finished his first eight years of school there. He also started learning to play the clarinet in Kikinda.
From 1971 to 1974, he went to the "Isidor Bajić" Music High School in Novi Sad. There, he studied with Professor Mihajlo Kelbli. In 1974, he began studying at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade. He learned from Professor Bruno Brun and later from Professor Milenko Stefanovic. He finished his music studies in 1979.
His Work as a Teacher
In 1978, Radivoj Lazić became a clarinet professor. He taught at the Music School "Kosta Manojlović" in Zemun.
His students have won many top awards. They earned first and special prizes in music competitions. These competitions took place in Serbia (which was part of Yugoslavia back then) and in other countries.
In 1995, he received an award for his excellent teaching. The Association of Music and Ballet Teachers of Serbia gave him this prize.
Radivoj Lazić's Musical Creations
Radivoj Lazić has written many pieces for the clarinet. He worked with Vlastimir Peričić on some of these. His music ranges from easy songs for beginners to very challenging pieces for expert players. People all over the world have performed his clarinet compositions.
He has written about 30 books focused on the clarinet. So far, 22 of these books have been published.
Here are some of his important works:
- I am Studying Clarinet I, II, III and IV: These are school books for young students learning the clarinet.
- The singing clarinet I, II, III and IV: These books contain 50 easy, original songs with piano music. They are arranged to get harder as you learn more.
- Melodious Studies I, II: These books have 36 studies (practice pieces) from his "I am Studying Clarinet" series. They come with piano music, perfect for students to play in concerts.
- Easy Clarinet Duos I, II: These books include 20 duets from his "I am Studying Clarinet" series, also with piano music.
- Merry days in the music school: This book has 10 original songs with piano. They start easy and become a bit harder, good for elementary to medium-level players.
- Great Masters for Clarinet I, II, III, IV, V and VI: These books are famous classical pieces rewritten for clarinet and piano. There are 65 well-known songs in total.
- The Young Clarinet Virtuoso I, II, III and IV: These books contain 20 original songs for clarinet and piano. They range from medium difficulty to very advanced.
- We are playing with orchestra: This book has 25 songs arranged for clarinet and a school orchestra. These songs are chosen from his other collections.
- Romantic Concerto in A minor
Music for Other Instruments
Besides the clarinet, Radivoj Lazić has also written music for other wind instruments. He has created books with pieces for the oboe, flute, saxophone, trumpet, and horn, all with piano accompaniment.
Why His Work Is Important
- Radivoj Lazić has greatly added to the music written for the clarinet. He has also created many teaching materials for clarinet students in Serbia and other countries.
- Many of his books for the clarinet are used in music schools across the Republic of Serbia.
- His musical pieces are often played in concerts in Serbia and around the world. They are also used in clarinet workshops and masterclasses. His compositions are often required or optional pieces in many music competitions.
- Radivoj Lazić has taught for many years. He has helped train many clarinet players who now work as musicians and teachers in Serbia and abroad.
- He has written many textbooks for young children, including preschoolers and early elementary school students.
- He is also the person who started, wrote, and drew pictures for the popular children's magazine called The colorful world.
