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 cappella choir, and finished numerous national folk songs.
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15 February 1874 Vidriži parish, Russian Empire (Now Latvia)
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Died |
20 December 1954 (aged 80) Riga, Latvian SSR
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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