Sembiin Gonchigsumlaa

In this Mongolian name, the given name is Gonchigsumlaa. Sembe is a patronymic, not a family name.

Sembiin Gonchigsumlaa (Mongolian: Сэмбийн Гончигсумлаа; 1915-1991[1]) was a Mongolian composer, generally considered[by whom?] 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]

  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. ISBN 978-0-19-215165-0. Retrieved 21 November 2011.