Adolfs Skulte was born 28 October 1909 in Kiev (Ukraine). He died in 20 March 2000 in Riga. In 1928 Adolfs Skulte enrolled in the Engineering Department at the University of Latvia and in 1930 the composer began study at the Latvian Conservatory. In 1931, his engineering studies at the University were interrupted and in 1936 he graduated the practical composition class of Jazeps Vitols at the Conservatory and also became a member of the faculty. His music is full of optimism and epical monumentalism and is characterised by a refined impressionism, a lyrical warmth and a maximally ba…
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