Pauls, Raimonds

Pauls [Páuls], Raimonds (1–12–1936, Riga). Latvian pianist, cond., and comp. Grad. 1958 as a pianist from the Latvian Cons., where he also studied comp. with J. Ivanovs (1962–65). In 1978 became principal cond. of the Latvian Radio and Television Orch.; now teaches jazz improvisation at the Latvian Cons. Is best known for his jazz and light music. Became one of the leaders of the new Latvian independence movement during the Gorbachev era. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending Cuba…