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of the society and the conductor of the wind band. As there was not enough inter- anja ivec ◆ glasbeno delovanje heriberta svetela v ljubljani
est in playing wind instruments, he advocated systematic education in winds and brass,
which was quite deficient in Slovenia. He justified his initiatives by promoting chamber
concerts of wind ensembles and preparing pre-concert lectures, where he gave some gen-
eral thoughts and advice on cultivating the study of such instruments. Until 1946, Svetel
devoted himself intensively to musical activities in Sloga and then, after that, he accept-
ed the invitation and took the position of conductor of the Maribor Opera. In the new
environment, he completely dedicated himself to music and crossed the Rubicon, tak-
ing a step from an amateur to a professional musician.
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est in playing wind instruments, he advocated systematic education in winds and brass,
which was quite deficient in Slovenia. He justified his initiatives by promoting chamber
concerts of wind ensembles and preparing pre-concert lectures, where he gave some gen-
eral thoughts and advice on cultivating the study of such instruments. Until 1946, Svetel
devoted himself intensively to musical activities in Sloga and then, after that, he accept-
ed the invitation and took the position of conductor of the Maribor Opera. In the new
environment, he completely dedicated himself to music and crossed the Rubicon, tak-
ing a step from an amateur to a professional musician.
155
