| Personal data | |
|---|---|
| Surname | Shalit |
| Name | Leo |
| Patronym | Girshovich |
| Birth year | 1905 |
| Birth month | 4 |
| Birth day | 30 |
| Birth place | Riga |
| Sex | M |
Shalit Leo (Leyba, Leopold) Girshovich (30.04.1905, Riga — ?) — pianist, accompanist. In 1927–31, lived in Berlin. In 1931–35, studied at the Latvian Conservatoire (class of L. Goman-Dombrovskaya), graduated with distinction. In 1932–35, worked as pianist in restaurants and cinemas in Riga (“Grand Kino,” “Maska,” “Casino,” “Trocadero,” “Yar,” “Otto Schwarz” and others). Led the orchestra at the “Ninon” café. From 15 October 1940, was a pianist-accompanist at the Latvian Conservatoire.
M. Mikhaylets