Composers and Authors /
Zilinskis, Arvids (1905 - 1993)
Biography WorksBorn 1905 in Sauka(Jekabpils) Pianist and composer,
graduated from the Latvian Cons. in 1927 as a pianist and 1933 as a
composer studying with Vitols. Taught as the People's Cons. in Riga
from 1927-1937 and then at the Latvian State Conservatory. Works
include The Golden Horse, Blow,Wind, Blow!,
Spriditis(ballet) Chippolino (ballet)Piano Concerto,
Horn Concerto, Violin Concerto, musical comedies:In the
Country of Blue Lakes, 6 Little Drummers,Guys from Aruber Beach,
Mystery of Red Marble, 6 cantatas, pieces for violin, organ, piano,
songs.
Composed the first Latvian musical comedies.
