Pioneering composer Talivaldis Kenins has died.
Topic: MILESTONES 2008
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Kenins passed away Sunday 20 JAN 2008 at age 88. The Latvian-born musician, a professor emeritus of the University of Toronto, was known for his chamber music as well for composing eight symphonies, 12 concertos, three cantatas, an oratorio, choral works and several educational pieces. Kenins left Latvia for France following the Second World War, landing in Toronto in 1951 to serve as organist and music director at St. Andrews Latvian Lutheran Church. He joined U of T the following year, inspiring music students and future talents including Edward Laufer, Bruce Mather, Imant Raminsh, Arthur Ozolins and James Rolfe.
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