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Veljo Tormis

Veljo Tormis (1930–2017) was an Estonian composer, music educator and folklorist.

Overview

Born at Kuusalu Rural Municipality in 1930, died at Tallinn in 2017.

In detail

Veljo Tormis studied at Moscow Conservatory. the recorded working language is Estonian.

The field of work recorded is film score. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and choral music.

Employment is recorded with University of Tartu.

Work by Veljo Tormis is recorded in the collections of Veljo Tormis' manuscript collection at the Estonian Theatre and Music Museum.

Distinctions recorded are USSR State Prize, Recipient of the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class, Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class and Merited Art Worker of Estonian SSR.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Veljo Tormis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q461923: Veljo Tormis

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