Todor Skalovski

 ( 1909 Births ) 

Todor Skalovski (, 21 January 1909 – 1 July 2004) was a Macedonian composer, choir and orchestra Conducting who wrote the music to North Macedonia's national anthem "Denes nad Makedonija" (). He is regarded as one of the most distinguished composers there.

Skalovski is also regarded as one of the trailblazers in composing music inspired by and incorporating Macedonian culture and mythology.

(2025). 9780674011632, Harvard University Press. . ISBN 9780674011632

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Biography

Todor Skalovski was born in Tetovo (Kalkandelen) on 21 January 1909 in a family of merchants.

Dimitar Bechev (2025). 9781538119624, Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781538119624

In his youth, he took an interest in music. He studied at Belgrade's music academy. In the 1940s, he composed "Denes nad Makedonija", the current national anthem of North Macedonia. In 1944, he founded the Macedonian Philharmonic Association and directed the first opera performance in Skopje, Caveleria Rusticana. He died in Skopje in 2004.

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Further reading

• Conference notes on Skalovski

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External links

• Composers association of Macedonia – SOCOM

Categories: 1909 Births, 2004 Deaths, Macedonian Choral Conductors, Macedonian Composers, Macedonian Male Composers, Macedonian Conductors, Male Conductors, 20th-century Composers, People From Tetovo, National Anthem Writers, Yugoslav Musicians, 20th-century Conductors, 20th-century Male Musicians

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