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Gustav Ernesaks

Gustav Ernesaks was a Soviet and Estonian conductor, composer, choir director, music educator and teacher (1908–1993). He was born at Perila and died at Tallinn.

Overview

Born at Perila in 1908, died at Tallinn in 1993.

Identity and origins

His recorded language was Estonian.

He married Stella Ernesaks. One child is recorded: Ott Ernesaks.

Formation and teaching

Gustav Ernesaks studied at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. He trained under Artur Kapp.

As a teacher, Gustav Ernesaks is recorded in connection with Tiia-Ester Loitme. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

He belonged to Union of Soviet Composers.

Recognition and collections

Gustav Ernesaks received Stalin Prize, Order of Lenin, Hero of Socialist Labour, Order of the October Revolution, People's Artist of the USSR and Order of the Red Banner of Labour.

How this article is evidenced

This article rests on 2 verified source records. held or issued by Wikidata and Wikipedia. The recorded source classes are reference work. Every statement above restates one of those records; where they are silent, this article is silent.

In detail

Gustav Ernesaks studied at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. training under Artur Kapp is recorded. Tiia-Ester Loitme is recorded as having studied under Gustav Ernesaks. the recorded working language is Estonian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Membership is recorded of Union of Soviet Composers.

Distinctions recorded are Stalin Prize, Order of Lenin, Hero of Socialist Labour and Order of the October Revolution.

Chronology

  1. 1908Gustav Ernesaks born at Perila.
  2. 1993Gustav Ernesaks died at Tallinn.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Gustav Ernesaks”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1346593: Gustav Ernesaks

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