Jakov Gotovac was a prominent Croatian composer and conductor, born on July 5, 1895, in Kotor, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He is best known for his contributions to Croatian music, particularly in the genres of opera and orchestral works. His most famous opera, Ero s onoga svijeta, premiered in 1935 and remains a significant part of the Croatian cultural repertoire. Gotovac studied music in Vienna and later became a key figure in the development of Croatian classical music. Throughout his career, he held various positions, including conductor of the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb. He passed away on December 28, 1982, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of music.