Composer:
Adolf Skulte (1909 in Kiev / Ukraine -2000 in Riga) Composition : "Skulte - String Quartet (II)"
Performed:『Adolf Skulte - Composer』
In 1928 Adolfs Skulte enrolled in the Engineering Department at the University of Latvia and in 1930 the composer began study at the Latvian Conservatory. In 1931, his engineering studies at the University were interrupted and in 1936 he graduated the practical composition class of Jazeps Vitols at the Conservatory and also became a member of the faculty
Adolfs Skulte's music is full of optimism and epical monumentalism and is characterised by a refined impressionism, a lyrical warmth and a maximally balanced musical dramaturgical solutions.