Emilis Melngailis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Emilis Melngailis

Latvian composer (1874-1954)

Date of Birth: 15-Feb-1874

Place of Birth: Limbaži District, Latvia

Date of Death: 20-Dec-1954

Profession: composer, conductor, chess player

Nationality: Latvia

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Emilis Julijs 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. 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.