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'''Paul John Sifler''' (born '''Pavel Gerjol''',<ref name="Rosa">{{cite journal|last1=Rosa|first1=Jurij|title=Oče in sin zapisana glasbi|journal=Arhivi|date=2012|volume=35|issue=1|pages=289–292}}</ref> December 31, 1911, [[Ljubljana, Slovenia]] – May 20, 2001, [[Hollywood, California]], was a [[Slovenia]]n [[composer]] and [[Conductor (music)|conductor]].<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Paul J. Sifler collection|url=https://www.esm.rochester.edu/sibley/files/Paul-J-Sifler-Collection.pdf|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=15 Feb 2018|website=|publisher=[[Ruth T. Watanabe]] Special Collections, Sibley Music Library, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester}}</ref>


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Paul J. Sifler was the illegitimate son of the organ builder Ivan Kacin (1884–1953) and a young singer, Terezija Gerjol.<ref>{{cite web|title=Oče in sin za vedno združena v glasbi|url=https://www.noviglas.eu/oce-in-sin-za-vedno-zdruzena-v-glasbi/|website=Novi glas|accessdate=March 10, 2018}}</ref> His surname was changed to ''Šifler'' when he was adopted by his stepfather<ref name="Rosa"/> and was later modified to ''Sifler''. At the age of 11, he moved to the United States from his native [[Polhov Gradec]]. He attended the Chicago Conservatory of Music and graduated in 1940 with a degree in music composition. Sifler was an extremely prolific composer, and he is best known for his works for the organ.<ref>[https://nealfcampbell.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/new-york-organists-from-the-past/ New York Organists from the Past]</ref> Many of his other titles, such as his "Slovenian Triptych for Piano" and "Three Preludes on Slovene Church Hymns" relate back his native Slovenia. In 1975, together with [[Pulitzer Prize]]-winning composer [[John La Montaine]], Paul Sifler founded Fredonia Press, for the purpose of publishing exclusively the works of the two composers.<ref>[http://www.alrypublications.com/fredonia-press/ Fredonia Press Homepage]</ref> Until his death in 2001, Sifler lived and worked with La Montaine in Hollywood on Fredonia Drive, from which they derived the name of their publishing company.
{{AFC comment|1=Actually, this person is likely notable. I see there is some information in the "American Organist" magazine about him, at least twice. I just do not have access to it. Please remove the source regarding La Montaine, it does not support the claim, as Sifler is mentioned nowhere in that article. [[User:78.26|<span style="border:1px solid black;color:red; padding:1px;background:1h5h1h; color: #008B8B;"><b>78.26</b></span>]] <sub>([[User talk:78.26|spin me]] / [[Special:Contributions/78.26|revolutions]])</sub> 14:47, 4 January 2018 (UTC)}}

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'''Paul John Sifler''' (born '''Pavel Šifler'''), [[Slovenian]], [[composer]], and [[Conductor (music)|conductor]] (December 31, 1911, [[Ljubljana, Slovenia]] – May 20, 2001, [[Hollywood, California]]).

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'''Paul J. Sifler''' was the son of organ builder ''Ivan Kacin'' (1884-1953) and ''Terezije Gerjol''. His surname ''Šifler'' was later changed to ''Sifler''. At the age of 11, he moved to the United States from his native [[Polhov Gradec]]. He attended the Chicago Conservatory of Music and graduated in 1940 with a degree in music composition. Sifler was an extremely prolific composer and he is best-known for his works for the organ<ref>[https://nealfcampbell.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/new-york-organists-from-the-past/ New York Organists from the Past]</ref>. Many of his other titles, such as his "Slovenian Triptych for Piano" and "Three Preludes on Slovene Church Hymns" relate back his native Slovenia. In 1975, together with [[Pulitzer Prize]]-winning composer [[John La Montaine]], Paul Sifler founded Fredonia Press, for the purpose of publishing exclusively the works of the two composers<ref>[http://www.alrypublications.com/fredonia-press/ Fredonia Press Homepage]</ref>. Until his death in 2001, Sifler lived and worked with La Montaine in Hollywood on Fredonia Drive, from which they derived the name of their publishing company.


==Selected works ==
==Selected works ==
* '''ORGAN:'''
* '''Organ:'''
** ''The Despair and Agony of Dachau''
** ''The Despair and Agony of Dachau''
** ''Four Slovene Rhapsodies''
** ''Four Slovene Rhapsodies''
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** ''Four Nativity Tableaux''
** ''Four Nativity Tableaux''
** ''Improvisation on a Joyful Song ("Zdravljica")''
** ''Improvisation on a Joyful Song ("Zdravljica")''
* '''PIANO:'''
* '''Piano:'''
** ''Concerto for Piano and Orchestra''
** ''Concerto for Piano and Orchestra''
** ''Three Tall Tales''
** ''Three Tall Tales''
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** ''Martian Suite''
** ''Martian Suite''
** ''Triptych on Slovenian Folk Songs''
** ''Triptych on Slovenian Folk Songs''
* '''INSTRUMENTAL:'''
* '''Instrumental:'''
** ''Three Miniatures'' for marimba
** ''Three Miniatures'' for marimba
** ''Suite' for marimba dedicated to [[Karen Pershing]]
** ''Sonatina'' for marimba
** ''Sonatina'' for marimba
** ''Triptych'' for Violin and Piano
** ''Triptych'' for Violin and Piano
** ''Hill Tune and Dance'' for Flute and Oboe
** ''Hill Tune and Dance'' for Flute and Oboe
* '''CHORAL:'''
* '''Choral:'''
** ''Three Puerto Rican Carols'' for 2-part chorus with piano (organ) accompaniment and optional percussion
** ''Three Puerto Rican Carols'' for two-part chorus with piano (organ) accompaniment and optional percussion
** ''On This Night'' for mixed voices with soprano or tenor solo and optional flute obbligato.
** ''On This Night'' for mixed voices with soprano or tenor solo and optional flute obbligato.
** ''A Tune I'd Like to Play for You (Jaz 'mam pa nekaj novega)'' for SATB voices with piano accompaniment.
** ''A Tune I'd Like to Play for You'' ({{lang|sl|Jaz 'mam pa nekaj novega}}) for SATB voices with piano accompaniment.
** ''Snow is Melting (Sneg kopni)'' for SATB voices
** ''Snow is Melting (Sneg kopni)'' for SATB voices
** ''Marimba Mass'' for SATB chorus, triangle & marimba
** ''Marimba Mass'' for SATB chorus, triangle & marimba
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== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 00:47, 9 January 2024

Paul J. Sifler (1911–2001)

Paul John Sifler (born Pavel Gerjol,[1] December 31, 1911, Ljubljana, Slovenia – May 20, 2001, Hollywood, California, was a Slovenian composer and conductor.[2]

Paul J. Sifler was the illegitimate son of the organ builder Ivan Kacin (1884–1953) and a young singer, Terezija Gerjol.[3] His surname was changed to Šifler when he was adopted by his stepfather[1] and was later modified to Sifler. At the age of 11, he moved to the United States from his native Polhov Gradec. He attended the Chicago Conservatory of Music and graduated in 1940 with a degree in music composition. Sifler was an extremely prolific composer, and he is best known for his works for the organ.[4] Many of his other titles, such as his "Slovenian Triptych for Piano" and "Three Preludes on Slovene Church Hymns" relate back his native Slovenia. In 1975, together with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John La Montaine, Paul Sifler founded Fredonia Press, for the purpose of publishing exclusively the works of the two composers.[5] Until his death in 2001, Sifler lived and worked with La Montaine in Hollywood on Fredonia Drive, from which they derived the name of their publishing company.

Selected works

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  • Organ:
    • The Despair and Agony of Dachau
    • Four Slovene Rhapsodies
    • Three Liturgical Preludes
    • Prayer for Peace
    • Four Nativity Tableaux
    • Improvisation on a Joyful Song ("Zdravljica")
  • Piano:
    • Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
    • Three Tall Tales
    • The Young Pianist's Almanac
    • American Dance Rhapsody
    • Martian Suite
    • Triptych on Slovenian Folk Songs
  • Instrumental:
    • Three Miniatures for marimba
    • Suite' for marimba dedicated to Karen Pershing
    • Sonatina for marimba
    • Triptych for Violin and Piano
    • Hill Tune and Dance for Flute and Oboe
  • Choral:
    • Three Puerto Rican Carols for two-part chorus with piano (organ) accompaniment and optional percussion
    • On This Night for mixed voices with soprano or tenor solo and optional flute obbligato.
    • A Tune I'd Like to Play for You (Jaz 'mam pa nekaj novega) for SATB voices with piano accompaniment.
    • Snow is Melting (Sneg kopni) for SATB voices
    • Marimba Mass for SATB chorus, triangle & marimba

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Rosa, Jurij (2012). "Oče in sin zapisana glasbi". Arhivi. 35 (1): 289–292.
  2. ^ "Paul J. Sifler collection" (PDF). Ruth T. Watanabe Special Collections, Sibley Music Library, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. Retrieved 15 Feb 2018.
  3. ^ "Oče in sin za vedno združena v glasbi". Novi glas. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  4. ^ New York Organists from the Past
  5. ^ Fredonia Press Homepage
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