Background
Shviadas, Ionas was born on October 9, 1908 in Libava, now Liepaia.
Shviadas, Ionas was born on October 9, 1908 in Libava, now Liepaia.
Studied composition under M.Zhilevichius, S.Shimkus and A.Iokhov. Graduated in 1929(trumpet). Studied composition under M.Zhilevichius, S.Shimkus and A.Iokhov.
Trained at the Klaipeda Music School. Played with the Kaunas Conservatory, and taught the trumpet there, 1935-1940. Founded and directed the State Ensemble for Song and Drama, 1940.
Head of the Department of Folk Music Instruments at the Vilnius Conservatory, 1945. Collected Lithuanian folk songs over many years. Composed in many genres.