Jonas Švedas
Jonas Švedas (9 October [O.S. 26 September] 1908 in Liepāja – 15 October 1971 in Vilnius) was a Lithuanian and Soviet composer. He was named a People's Artist of the USSR in 1954.[1] He was the co-composer of the Anthem of the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic along with Balys Dvarionas.[2]
References
- ↑ Швядас Йонас Изидоряус Большая советская энциклопедия (БСЭ), цитаты
- ↑ Wolverton, Vance (1998). "Breaking the Silence: Choral Music of the Baltic Republics. Part III: Lithuania". The Choral Journal. 38 (10): 27. ISSN 0009-5028. JSTOR 23552610. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
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- 1908 births
- 1971 deaths
- Musicians from Liepāja
- People from Courland Governorate
- Members of the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic
- Lithuanian composers
- Soviet composers
- Soviet male composers
- 20th-century classical musicians
- Academic staff of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
- People's Artists of the USSR
- Recipients of the Stalin Prize
- Recipients of the Order of Lenin
- Recipients of the Order of the Red Banner of Labour
- Recipients of the Order of the Badge of Honour
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