Marián Varga

Marián Varga (January 29, 1947 – August 8, 2017) was a Slovak musician, composer and organ player. He was born in Skalica, Czechoslovakia.

In 1979, he began a solo career. Among other achievements, he became a pioneer of absolute improvisation (real-time composition) in Slovakia. In the meantime he continued to contribute to popular music. His work with Pavol Hammel led to five successful albums and to the first rock musical in Slovakia.

Death
Varga died on August 8, 2017 of heart failure in Bratislava, Slovakia at the age of 70.

Awards
 Hall of Fame ZAI Award – Grand Prix
 Aurel Award – Lifetime Achievement
 Pribina Cross – 2nd Class

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Category:1947 births
Category:2017 deaths
Category:Slovak people
Category:20th-century composers
Category:Organists
Category:21st-century composers