Ego sum panis vivus marked my first significant breakthrough as a composer and remains a cornerstone in my early creative development. The work was premiered on 13 November 2009 by the Chamber Choir of the St. Stanislaus Institution under the direction of Damijan Močnik, in the same concert that also introduced the vocal group later known as the Ingenium Ensemble.

My earliest works were strongly shaped by the Renaissance tradition, particularly the influence of Jacobus Handl – Gallus. Under the guidance of Prof. Damijan Močnik, one of Slovenia’s leading choral composers and conductors, I received my first formal lessons in composition. Ego sum panis vivus emerged as an experimental project, blending the clarity of Renaissance polyphony with the richness of modern harmony. This distinctive synthesis resonated widely, earning admiration and performances by choirs both in Slovenia and abroad.