Osvaldas Balakauskas

About

Lithuanian composer of classical music. He was best known for his Sonata of the Mountains.

Before Fame

He graduated from Vilnius Pedagogical University before completing his mandatory military service.

Trivia

He was once the ambassador to countries that included Lithuania, France, Spain, and Portugal.

Family Life

His parents raised him in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Associated With

He and Leopold Godowsky were both successful Lithuanian composers.