Raimo Kangro (21 September 1949 – 4 February 2001) was an Estonian composer best known for his instrumental works and operas.[1]

Raimo Kangro
Born(1949-09-21)21 September 1949
Tartu, then occupied part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union
Died4 February 2001(2001-02-04) (aged 51)
Resting place
Tallinn Forest Cemetery
Occupations
Notable workPõhjaneitsi
SpouseLeelo Tungal
ChildrenMaarja Kangro, Kirke Kangro, Anna-Magdaleena Kangro

Biography

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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).[1]

From 1989 until his death in 2001, Kangro taught composition at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.[1] Between 1993 and 2000, he served as the director of the Estonian Music Foundation.[1] He became a member of the Estonian Composers' Union in 1973.[1]

He died on 4 February 2001 in Ruila, Harju County, and was buried at Tallinn Forest Cemetery (Metsakalmistu).[1]

Personal life

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Kangro was married to Estonian poet and author Leelo Tungal. They had three daughters: artist Kirke Kangro, writer Maarja Kangro, and Anna-Magdaleena Kangro.[1]

Works

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

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Kangro, Raimo | Estonian Music Information Centre". EMIC.ee. Retrieved 15 February 2021.