Estonian musicians died at 73
Here are 1 famous musicians from Estonia died at 73:
Artur Kapp
Artur Kapp (February 28, 1878 Suure-Jaani-January 14, 1952) was an Estonian personality. His child is called Eugen Kapp.
His albums include , , , Orchestral Works and .
Artur Kapp was a renowned Estonian composer, conductor and music educator. He was born on February 28, 1878 in Suure-Jaani, Estonia. Kapp studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory and later worked as a conductor in several towns in Estonia. He was the founder of the Estonian Mixed Choirs Union and organized numerous choral festivals.
As a composer, Kapp's music was inspired by Estonian folk melodies and romanticism. He wrote several orchestral works, cantatas and choral works. Some of his most famous compositions include "Northern Lights," "Prelude and Fugue in G Minor," and "Songs of the Ancient Sea." He also wrote music for the stage, including operas and ballets.
In addition to his work as a composer, Kapp was also a respected music educator. He taught at the Tallinn Conservatory and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Many of his students went on to become successful composers and conductors in their own right.
Kapp's legacy in Estonian music is profound, with many of his compositions still performed today. He died on January 14, 1952 in Tallinn, Estonia.
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