Ivanovs, Jānis
(1906–1983)
Ivanovs, Jānis (9–26/10–9–1906, Preili; 3–27–1983, Riga). Latvian comp. and pedagogue. Grad. 1931 as a theorist and 1933 as a comp. from the Riga Cons., where he was a pupil of Vītols. Joined the faculty there in 1944 and also held administrative positions. Is considered the foremost Latvian symphonist. His early works tend to be lyrical, sometimes impressionistic, with occasional use of folk songs; later comp., such as Sym. Nos. 9–11, are often full of harmonic complexities, incl…