Slovak music stars died at age 79
Here are 2 famous musicians from Slovakia died at 79:
Tibor Šalát
Tibor Šalát (May 13, 1926 Lúčnica nad Žitavou-May 14, 2005 Bratislava) was a Slovak mathematician.
He studied mathematics and physics at Comenius University in Bratislava and earned his PhD in 1954. After completing his studies, he worked as a researcher and later a professor at the Mathematical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences.
Šalát's research focused mainly on mathematical analysis and its applications in probability theory and functional analysis. He made significant contributions to the study of convergence in abstract spaces, the theory of measures and integrals, and the theory of random variables.
In addition to his research work, Šalát was also an enthusiastic teacher and mentor to many young mathematicians. He served as a professor at Comenius University for many years, where he taught a wide range of courses in analysis and probability theory.
Šalát was a member of several prestigious mathematical societies, including the Slovak Academy of Sciences, the Czech Mathematical Society, and the International Mathematical Union. He received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to mathematics and was widely recognized as one of the leading mathematicians of his generation in Slovakia.
In addition to his academic work, Tibor Šalát also played an active role in promoting mathematics among the general public. He was a regular contributor to popular science magazines, where he wrote about mathematical concepts and their applications in everyday life. He also organized several public lectures and exhibitions on mathematics, which were attended by both students and adults. Šalát was a firm believer in the importance of making mathematics accessible to everyone and encouraged his colleagues to communicate their research to the general public. He was also known for his warm and friendly personality, and many of his students and colleagues remember him as a kind and supportive mentor who inspired them to pursue careers in mathematics. Today, Šalát is remembered as one of the most influential mathematicians in Slovakia and his work continues to inspire new generations of mathematicians around the world.
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Ladislav Slovák
Ladislav Slovák (September 10, 1919 Veľké Leváre-July 22, 1999) also known as Ladislav Slovak was a Slovak conductor. His children are called Marián Slovák and Kamila Magálová.
His albums: Symphonies nos. 3 & 4 / Piano Concerto no. 1 / Alto Rhapsody, Symphonies no. 1 / no. 3 “The First of May”, Glenn Gould Live in Leningrad 1957, Symphonies nos. 5 and 9 and Symphony no. 10.
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