Gonchigiin Birvaa Explained
Gonchigiin Birvaa (Mongolian: Гончигийн Бирваа; 1916 - 2006) was a Mongolian composer.[1] Described as a "prominent composer", he was said to have composed based on the memoirs of Professor P. Khorloo.[2] His best known work is perhaps the ballet Khoshuu Naadam and the musical Queen's Black Destiny, based on a Mongolian legend, which he composed and was written after his death by Damdin Törbat in 1983.[3] [4] He was also an author or co-author of the books Khödöö Tiish (1966), Manai duu - manai tüükh (1982),[5] and Zandan shoo (1985). His son is Birvaagiin Mönkhbold.
Notes and References
- Book: Sanders, Alan J. K.. The People's Republic of Mongolia: a general reference guide. 21 November 2011. 1968. Oxford U.P.. 79. 978-0-19-215165-0 .
- Book: University of Cambridge. Mongolia & Inner Asia Studies Unit. Inner Asia. 21 November 2011. 2007. White Horse Press for the Mongolia and Inner Asia Studies Unit at the University of Cambridge. 17.
- Web site: Onsite Insights. Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Mongolia. October 2007. 21 November 2011.
- Book: Pride, Leo Bryan. International theatre directory: a world directory of the theatre and performing arts. 21 November 2011. 1973. Simon and Schuster. 325.
- Book: Birvaa. G.. Batsüren. D.. Tsendorj. G.. Manai duu - manai tüükh. 21 November 2011. 1982.