Band, 1874-1954
Composer / Conductor of Classical
Emilis Jūlijs Melngailis (born 15 February 1874 in Igate, died 20 December 1954 in Riga, buried in Riga Forest Cemetery) was a Latvian composer, folklorist, and a master of choral songs. He was an organizer and chief conductor of Latvian Song and Dance Festival several times. He wrote 53 original songs for a capella choir, and finished numerous national folk songs.E. Melngailis was also a good chess player and participated in the leadership of Latvian Chess federation. His son Tenis was one of the best Latvian chess players in his time.
Valdis Zariņš vn | |
Jānis Zābers voc 1935-1973 LV | |
Hermanis Brauns p 1918-1979 LV | |
V. Medne voc |
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Solo Dziesmas | Emilis Melngailis | 1975 | Album |
Choruses | Emilis Melngailis | 1969 | Album |
Sīkie Pirkstiņi | Emilis Melngailis | 1968 | Single |
Latvian Classical Solo Dziesmas | Jāzeps Vītols / Emilis Melngailis / Alfrēds Kalniņš | 1968 | Compil. |
Latviešu Rekviēms / Daba Un Dvēsle / Sirds Tik Grūta / Senatne / Mēness Starus Stīgo | Emilis Melngailis | 1965 | Album |