Skulte, Ādolfs
(*1909)
Skulte, Ādolfs (10–15/28–1909, Kiev). Latvian comp. and pedagogue. Grad. 1934 from the Latvian Cons., where he studied with Vītols. Completed postgrad. work at this institution, then joined its comp. faculty (1936–72). Among his students were Grinblats, Grinups, I. Kalniņš , Kalsons, Kaminskis, Ordelovsky, and Ramans. Is known for his colorful programmatic symphonic works. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending Princess Gundega (op., 1971); ballets: The Brooch of Freedom (1950–55…