Alo Mattiisen
Alo Mattiisen (born April 22, 1961 in Jõgeva ; † May 30, 1996 in Tallinn ) was an Estonian composer.
life and work
Alo Mattiisen completed his studies in music education in 1984 and in 1988 his studies in composition at the Tallinn State Conservatory (now the Estonian Theater and Music Academy ) with Eino Tamberg . Mattiisen was active as a musician and artistic director of the ensemble In Spe .
He achieved fame especially in 1988/89 during the Singing Revolution against Soviet rule in Estonia . His songs 5 ärkamisaegset laulu and Ei ole üksi ükski maa became symbols of the revolution and the non-violent regaining of Estonian independence. In 1988 and 1989 Mattiisen received the annual music award and in 1996 the culture award of the Republic of Estonia. In addition, Mattiisen was also active as a composer. He died early in Tallinn.
The Betti Alveri Museum , established in Jõgeva in 2006 in honor of Betti Alver , shows exhibits dedicated to Mattiisen in a separate area.
Compositions (selection)
- Charlotte koob võrku ( musical for children based on a libretto by Margus Kasterpalu , 1984)
- Kirjutusmasinakontsert ("Typewriter Concert ", 1984)
- Sonata for cello and piano (1985)
- Symphony (1988)
- Väike merineitsi (musical for children based on a libretto by Jüri Leesment , 1992)
- Dispuut (chamber opera based on a libretto by Enn Vetemaa , 1995)
In addition, Mattiisen wrote numerous stage and film scores.
Private life
Alo Mattiisen was married to the Estonian actress Rita Rätsepp. The connection resulted in the daughter Anna-Mariita.
Web links
- Short biography and list of works (Estonian)
- Life, pictures, work; with music samples (Estonian)
- Alo Mattiisen in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Alo Mattiisen Music Days in Jõgeva (Estonian)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Koostas Helmi Mattiisen: Alo Mattiisen - elu ja looming (Estonian, accessed February 5, 2013)
- ↑ Eesti Elulood. Tallinn: Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus 2000 (= Eesti Entsüklopeedia 14) ISBN 9985-70-064-3 , p. 283
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mattiisen, Alo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Estonian composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 22, 1961 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Jõgeva |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 30, 1996 |
| Place of death | Tallinn |