Raimo Kangro

Raimo Kangro studied at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Training under Jaan Rääts and Eino Tamberg is recorded. The recorded working language is Estonian. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music. Employment is recorded with Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Distinctions recorded are Order of the White Star, 4th Class, Lenin Komsomol Prize, Merited Art Worker of Estonian SSR and Estonian SSR State Prize.

• Name — Raimo Kangro • Born — 21 September 1949 • Birthplace — Tartu, then occupied part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union • Died — 4 February 2001 • Place of death — Ruila, Harju County, Estonia • Resting Place — Tallinn Forest Cemetery • Occupation — * Composer • Educator • Spouse — Leelo Tungal • Children — Maarja Kangro, Kirke Kangro, Anna-Magdaleena Kangro • Notable Works — Põhjaneitsi

Raimo Kangro was born on 21 September 1949 in Tartu. In 1968, he graduated in composition from the Tallinn State Conservatory (now the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre). From 1989 until his death in 2001, Kangro taught composition at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Between 1993 and 2000, he served as the director of the Estonian Music Foundation. He became a member of the Estonian Composers' Union in 1973. He died on 4 February 2001 in Ruila, Harju County, and was buried at Tallinn Forest Cemetery (Metsakalmistu).

Kangro was married to Estonian poet and author Leelo Tungal. They had three daughters: artist Kirke Kangro, writer Maarja Kangro, and Anna-Magdaleena Kangro.

• 1980 – Põhjaneitsi (The Maiden of the North), rock opera