Juozas Karosas
1890–1981 (age 91)
Biography
Juozas Karosas distinguished himself as a composer whose sacred and secular works resonated across church choirs and concert halls. Rooted in the pastoral warmth of Lithuanian hymnody, his compositions were marked by clear melodic lines and heartfelt lyricism.
His enduring legacy lies not only in the many scores he left behind but in the warmth with which countless singers and listeners embraced his music.