Švedas, Jonas
(1908–1971)
Švedas, Jonas (10–9–1908, Libava [later Liepaja]; 10–15–1971, Vilnius). Lithuanian choral cond., pedagogue, and comp. Studied trombone and comp. at the Klaipeda Mus. Sch. with Iokhov, Šimkus, and Zilevičius (a student of N. Rimsky-Korsakov and Vītols). Held perf. and administrative positions in theaters; also taught trombone and trumpet at the Kaunas Cons. (1935–40) and Vilnius Cons. (1945–70). With Dvarionas comp. the Lithuanian anthem (D3317). Works: Sort…