Dārziņš, Emīls
(*1875)
Dārziņš, Emīls (10–22/11–3–1875, Jaunpiebalga; 8–18/31–1910, Riga). Latvian comp. and music critic. Studied organ with Gomilius (Homilius) and comp. with N. Rimsky-Korsakov at the P. Cons. (1898–1901). Was one of the most important comp. of Latvian choral music and solo songs. His works are lyrical, melodious, and emotional, following the German romantic tradition with some folk elements. As a critic, publ. material on Alfrēds Kalniņš and on Vītols. Died after being struck by a train. Works…