Background
IVANOV, Yanis was born in 1906 in Preyli, Latvia.
IVANOV, Yanis was born in 1906 in Preyli, Latvia.
1931 graduated composition and piano class, Riga Conservatory.
In 1930's conducted symphony orchestras. Since 1944 Artistic Director, Music Broadcasting, Radio Riga, 1946-1955 lecturer, Latvia Conservatory. 1950-1951 Chairman, Latvia Union of Composers.
Deputy, USSR Supreme Soviet of 1950 and 1954 convocation.