Mikelis Brizga

Mikelis "Mick" Brizga was an Australian businessman. He was born in Lithuania to Latvian parents in May 1911 and died in Australia in December 2012.

Brizga was a leader in the Australian piano industry. He migrated from his homeland of Latvia to Australia in 1938 and starting working with pianos in the 1940s. His business, Brizga Pianos, sold pianos (new and reconditioned) and was a major supplier of piano parts to Australian piano tuners and repairers.

In 2004, the Piano Tuners and Technicians Guild bestowed a special commendation award for Brizga's outstanding contribution to the piano industry.^[1]

In his later years, Brizga became well-known for his longevity and vitality. He worked full-time until his late 90s ^[2] and continued to work part-time until a few weeks before his death at 101.^[3][4]

References

1. "Centenarian who devoted career to the Australian piano industry". The Age. 14 August 2013. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
2. "After 95 years, this song's for you, Mr Brizga". The Age. 24 May 2006. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
3. "Mick's in fine tune at 100". Herald Sun. 24 May 2011. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
4. "Customers and music meant everything to the piano man". Sydney Morning Herald. 19 August 2013. Retrieved 29 February 2016.