- Alo Mattiisen
Alo Mattiisen (
22 April 1961 Jõgeva —30 May 1996 Tallinn ) was anEstonia n composer most known for his patriotic melodies, several of which became a staple of theSinging Revolution .Education
In 1984, Mattiisen graduated from the
Tallinn State Conservatory , becoming a specialist inpedagogy of music . In 1988, he graduated from the same school, becoming a specialist in composition.Creative period
In 1983, Mattiisen replaced
Erkki-Sven Tüür inIn Spe . Tüür was leaving the ensemble and seeking a replacement. The first performance of Mattiisen withIn Spe was in January 1984.Awards
In 1988 and 1989, Mattiisen was given the Yearly Culture Award of Music of
Estonian SSR .In 1996, Mattiisen was given the Culture Award of Republic of Estonia.Sources
* [http://www.emic.kul.ee/InglE/composers/Mattiisen,%20Alo.htm Brief biography at the Estonian Music Information Centre]
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NAME= Mattiisen, Alo
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Estonian composer
DATE OF BIRTH=22 April ,1961
PLACE OF BIRTH=Jõgeva
DATE OF DEATH=30 May ,1996
PLACE OF DEATH=Tallinn
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