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Srebrni Jubilej, V Zavetju Vseh Svetnikov Silver ... - Glas Slovenije

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Vocal Quartet Planica<br />

In 1988 a few Slovenians thought it would be a good idea if they<br />

could establish a men’s choir in Wollongong. There were not<br />

many who wanted to sacrifice their time, but six men came<br />

forward: Maks Vočanec, Jože Komidar, Janko Grivec, Franc<br />

Koprivec, Lojze Šturm and Pepi Mezgec. They still needed<br />

another singer and Janez Marinič joined the group. They also<br />

needed an accompanist and they found him in Sydney. His name<br />

was Rudi Črnčec and he travelled 100 km each way every week<br />

to attend the rehearsals at the Slovenian Club Planica. They soon<br />

released a cassette of Slovenian songs. After a while some<br />

singers departed and Janez Stajnko joined the group. They often<br />

performed at Slovenian functions in NSW and in the ACT. Their<br />

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