Utkin, Valentin Fyodorovich
(*1904)
Utkin [Útkeen], Valentin Fyodorovich (7–17–1904, Riga). Studied comp. with Vītols and cond. with Jēkabs Mediņš at the Riga Cons. (1935–39). Joined its faculty in 1944 and also concertized as a pianist. His students included Dambis, Aldonis Kalniņš , and Straume. Works: Sort by:DefaultDateTitleAscendingDescending orch: 2 sym. (1936, 1944), overtures; pf: 6 sonatas (1939; 1946; 1947; 1949; 1955; ?, M), Theme and Vars. (1938), preludes (M), Pieces, Opp. 19 ([Nos. 1, 3–4] M), 23 ([Nos. 2–3] M)…