Ordelovsky, Gunar Vol'demarovich
(*1927)
Ordelovsky [Ardilóffsky], Gunar Vol'demarovich (3–28–1927, Jelgava). Cond., comp., and pedagogue. Grad. as a trombonist (1949) and comp. (1968) from the Latvian Cons., where he studied with Skulte (comp.) and now teaches. Has also held cond. positions in Riga. Was one of the first Latvian composers to cultivate the musical. Works: musicals: Bandulis the Ram, The Young Lady, Bathing Suzan, The Fourth Vertebra; The Village Don Juan (operetta-vaudeville); The Thieves (singspiel); ch. mus.; songs…