Slovenia year 2015 Davorin Jenko – Music Composer stamps

Slovenia year 2015 Davorin Jenko – Music Composer stamps

Slovenia issued a commemorative stamp in 2015 to honor the renowned composer Davorin Jenko (1835–1914).

Here are the key details about the stamp:

• Motivation: The stamp was issued to commemorate the 180th anniversary of Davorin Jenko’s birth (November 9, 1835).
• Joint/Twin Issue: This stamp was issued in collaboration with the Post of Serbia, recognizing Jenko’s contribution to the music of both nations. He was a Slovene-born composer who spent a significant part of his career in Serbia, serving as a conductor and composer at the Serbian National Theatre.
• Key Design Feature: The stamp prominently features a portrait of Davorin Jenko.
• Format and Issue Date:
  • Issue Date: November 5, 2015 (close to the anniversary of his birth).
  • Format: The stamp was part of a regular commemorative issue, typically sold individually and in a small sheet containing 8 stamps and a vignette.

Davorin Jenko is most famous for composing the music for “Naprej zastava slave” (Forward, Flag of Glory), which is the anthem of the Slovene national movement, and for composing the music for “Bože pravde” (God of Justice), the national anthem of Serbia.