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Emilis Melngailis
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.
Members
 | Valdis Zariņš vn |
 | Jānis Zābers voc 1935-1973 LV |
 | Hermanis Brauns p 1918-1979 LV |
| V. Medne voc |
Popular Tracks 
Barenites slavinasana (Song of Praise to the Orphan) (arr. E. Melngailis) on Riga dimd by Latvian Radio Choir & Sigvards Kļava Latviešu rekviēms: I. Pamazām brauciet on Latvian Choral Classics: Nature and the Soul by Latvian Radio Choir & Kaspars Putniņš Rigas torna gala zile (The Titmouse in the Tower of Riga) (arr. E. Melngailis) on Riga dimd by Latvian Radio Choir & Sigvards Kļava Latviešu rekviēms: II. Pamazām, palēnām on Latvian Choral Classics: Nature and the Soul by Latvian Radio Choir & Kaspars Putniņš Latviešu rekviēms: III. Saule riet on Latvian Choral Classics: Nature and the Soul by Latvian Radio Choir & Kaspars Putniņš Daba un dvēsele on Latvian Choral Classics: Nature and the Soul by Latvian Radio Choir & Kaspars Putniņš Latviešu rekviēms: IV. Pastarā diena on Latvian Choral Classics: Nature and the Soul by Latvian Radio Choir & Kaspars Putniņš Rožulauks on Latvian Choral Music by Youth Choir "Kamer..." Kā zagšus on And a Birch and Grasses… by Emilis Melngailis, Ieva Parša & Andrejs Osokins Rauduves balss on And a Birch and Grasses… by Emilis Melngailis, Ieva Parša & Andrejs OsokinsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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