Jāzeps Vītols
1863–1948 (age 85)
Biography
Jāzeps Vītols (1863–1948) composed works that wove Latvian folk themes into a Romantic orchestral palette and taught generations of musicians at the conservatory he helped build.
His dedication to music education and ensemble building ensured that Latvian music flourished, and his influence endures through countless students and performances.