Death of noted Estonian composer, 88

Death of noted Estonian composer, 88

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norman lebrecht

December 29, 2020

The Estonian Composers Union has announced the death, on Christmas Day, of Jaan Rääts, a prolific and influential artist best known for his numerous film scores.

He also wrote eight symphonies, 18 concertos, a ballet and much chamber music (not much else to do in Estonia in Soviet times).

His students include Erkki-Sven Tüür, Rauno Remme, Tõnu Kõrvits and Tõnis Kaumann.

with Eliisa Rääts, 2017

 

 

Comments

  • mel says:

    Jaan Rääts was an excellent composer and pianist, some of his piano works are absolutely fantastic. But his most lasting legacy is as a teacher to many of the most prominent current Estonian composers like Erkki-Sven Tüür. One of the last from that generation…

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