Sembiin Gonchigsumlaa

This is a Mongolian name. The given name is Gonchigsumlaa, and Sembe is a patronymic, not a family name.

Sembiin Gonchigsumlaa (Mongolian: Сэмбийн Гончигсумлаа; 1915-1991[1]) was a Mongolian composer, generally considered to have been one of the greatest contributors to modern Mongolian national music and classical music. He is credited with being the first to write Mongolian ballet music.[2] He was also a Merited Artiste and Chairman of the Composers' Union.[3]

References

  1. Sanders, Alan J. K. (2003). Historical dictionary of Mongolia. Scarecrow Press. p. 16. ISBN 978-0-8108-4434-6. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  2. "Sembiin Gonchigsumlaa (hugjmiin zohiolch)". Mongol Internet.com. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  3. Sanders, Alan J. K. (1968). The People's Republic of Mongolia: a general reference guide. Oxford U.P. p. 79. Retrieved 21 November 2011.


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