Garuta, Lucija
(1902–1978)
Garuta, Lucija (5–1/14–1902, Riga; 1–14–1978). Latvian pianist, pedagogue, and comp. Grad. 1924 from the Latvian Cons., where she was a pupil of Vītols. Later studied in Paris (1926–28) with I. Philipp and Cortot (pf) and P. Dukas (comp.). Taught at the Riga People's Cons. (1927–47) and also at the Latvian Cons. (from 1940). Is best known for her lyrical and expressive songs. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending The Silver Bird (op., 1938); Living Flame (orat., 1967, M); cantatas…