Česlovas Sasnauskas
1867–1916 (age 49)
Biography
Česlovas Sasnauskas, a composer born in 1867, studied music in Warsaw and Saint Petersburg before returning to Lithuania to serve as an organist and choirmaster, composing works that blended liturgical depth with the folk-inspired melodies of his homeland.
His choral pieces, often heard from parish pulpits to concert halls, continue to uplift congregations, and his presence is honored at Petrašiūnai Cemetery where admirers gather to remember his contributions to Lithuanian sacred music.