Ernests Vīgners
1850–1933 (age 83)
Biography
Ernests Vīgners (1850–1933) composed with refined sensitivity, creating works that wove Latvian folk motifs into classical forms. His music contributed to the cultural renaissance that enriched Latvia’s artistic identity in the early 20th century.
He rests in Forest Cemetery, where musicians and admirers continue to honor the legacy of his harmonic voice.