Education
1928 graduated Yelgava Pedagogical Institute. 1935 graduated Riga Conservatory.
1928 graduated Yelgava Pedagogical Institute. 1935 graduated Riga Conservatory.
1940-1950 conductor and Director of Music, Latvia Arts Theater. 1951-1952 Artistic Director, Latvia Philharmonic, and Chairman, Latvia Union of Composers.
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