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Emīls Melngailis

Latvian composer (1874-1954) · Latvia · On the map · Musicians · Died at 80

Emilis Jūlijs Melngailis 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 cappella choir, and finished numerous national folk songs.

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