Raimo Kangro
Raimo Kangro (born September 21, 1949 in Tartu , † February 4, 2001 in Ruila ) was an Estonian composer.
life and work
Raimo Kangro studied composition at the Tallinn State Conservatory (now the Estonian Music and Theater Academy ) until 1973 , initially with Jaan Rääts and later with Eino Tamberg . In 1975/76 he was musical director for Estonian television . From 1977 to 1985 he was a consultant to the Composers' Association of the Estonian SSR ( Eesti NSV Heliloojate Liit ). From 1993 he was director of the Estonian Music Foundation ( Eesti Muusikafond ). From 1989 he taught composition at the Estonian Music Academy, since 1993 with the title of lecturer.
Raimo Kangro is best known internationally as a composer. Kangro was one of the most prolific chamber music composers in Estonia. His music is described as powerful and impulsive. His works are mostly full of rhythmic energy and with a great feeling for tone colors.
In 1982 Raimo Kangro was awarded the State Prize of the Estonian SSR, in 1994 the title of Honored Artist of the Estonian SSR and in 1996 the Culture Prize of the Republic of Estonia .
Works (selection)
- Imelugu ( opera , 1974)
- Credo ( oratorio , 1977)
- Ooperimäng ( children's opera , 1977)
- Põhjaneitsi ( rock opera , 1980)
- Ohver (opera, 1981)
- Saabastega kass ( musical , 1981)
- Helin (symphonic poem, 1985)
- Sensatsioon (rock opera, 1986)
- Uku ja Ecu (opera, 1998)
- Süda (Opera, 1999)
In addition, Kangro wrote, among other things, three concertos for two pianos (1978, 1988, 1992), a flute, two piano, a violin and a bassoon concerto, a piano trio as well as numerous stage and film scores.
Private life
Raimo Kangro was married to the Estonian writer Leelo Tungal (* 1947). Her daughter is the writer Maarja Kangro (* 1973).
Discography
- Kalle Randalu , piano: Piano Concerto No. 2., op.60; Display VIII Portrait of Schubert, op.42; Access, op 59 . Artes Edition, Bühl / Baden 2001.
Web links
- Life, catalog raisonné, pictures ( Memento from February 21, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) (Estonian)
- Homage to Raimo Kangro ( Memento from October 11, 2006 in the Internet Archive ) (German)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Eesti Elulood. Tallinn: Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus 2000 (= Eesti Entsüklopeedia 14) ISBN 9985-70-064-3 , p. 136
- ↑ Short biography, selection of works at edition49
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kangro, Raimo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Estonian composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 21, 1949 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Tartu |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 4, 2001 |
| Place of death | Ruila |