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Evald Aav

Estonian composer and choirmaster (1900-1939) · Estonia · On the map · Musicians · Died at 39

Evald Aav was an Estonian composer born in Tallinn, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire. He studied music composition there with Artur Kapp and wrote primarily vocal music to words in the Estonian language. In 1928 he composed the first national Estonian opera, Vikerlased.

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The opera premiered in Tallinn on 8 September 1928. He modelled his style of composition after Tchaikovsky.

Country
Estonia
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1900 to 1939 · aged 39