Šimkus, Stasis
(1887–1942)
Šimkus, Stasis (1–23–1887, Motiskai [near Kaunas]; 10–15–1942, Kaunas). Cond., pedagogue, and comp. Grad. 1908 from the Warsaw Institute as an organist, then attended the P. Cons. (1908–14), studying with A. K. Lyadov , M. Shteinberg , and Vītols. Resided in the united States (1915–20), where he concertized and cond., then did advanced study at the Leipzig Cons. (1921–22). Later settled in Lithuania, teaching, cond., and collecting folklore. Among his students was Švedas. Works: Sort…