1879-1959
Composer of Classical
Joseph Hatze (1879–1959) was one of the first and most prominent Croatian composers in the Mediterranean style in the first half of last century.Hatze was born in Split (then Austro-Hungarian Empire, now Croatia) to a family of respected craftsmen from Split. During school he was absorbed with musical events, especially with sacred music and folk songs. Accidentally discovering his exceptional musicality, and with family support, he attended all the performances in the newly opened Municipal Theater in Split. Strong experience of orchestral and choir performances in the Split theater encouraged the 16-year-old Hatze to sing at Chapel Mass. During that time he wrote "Misa a Kapela" (in Croatian text), which was performed with great success. Later other Dalmatian school choirs started perfo
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Kantata "Noć Na Uni" | Josip Hatze | 1988 | Single |
Adel I Mara | Josip Hatze | 1979 | Album |
Vokalna Lirika | Josip Hatze | 1977 | Album |