PT Journal AU Adamko, R SO Aura musica PY 2021 BP 151 EP 157 VL 13 IS 1 DE Slovak composer Mirko Krajci; psalms; choir; musical form; compositional techniques AB Mirko Krajci's five choir compositions, whose textual model consists of biblical psalms, show a combination of traditional compositional approaches with contemporary sound aesthetics and innovative elements. The starting point for the composer is a textual statement, its content and emotional expression. To express the message of the text in music, he searches for and finds adequate technical solutions, which can sometimes be described as traditional, sometimes as modern. The resulting product is unique musical works with high artistic value. ER