September 26] – 27 March 1983) was a Latvian composer whose later career took place in the Soviet Union.
His love of melody is evident in each of his compositions, and forms the essence of his works.
He often drew inspiration from the native songs of the Latgale district in eastern Latvia.
His grasp of orchestral color and musical texture were highly regarded by his colleagues.
The Latvian composer and music critic Marģeris Zariņš described Ivanovs' symphonies as "like ancient Greek tragedies, filled with ecstasy and purification.