Zariņš, Marǵers
(*1910)
Zariņš, Marǵers (5–11/24–1910, Jaunpiebalga). Latvian comp. and writer. Attended the Latvian Cons. (1929–33), studying comp. with Vītols and also pf and organ. Held administrative positions, incl. directorship of the Latvian Art Theater (1940–50) and chairmanship of the Latvian Composers' Union (1956–68). Is one of the most prominent of Latvian composers, exploring new expressive means in rhythm, timbre, and the use of neo-classic elements. Among his finest works are his operas based on…