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Evald Aav

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Estonian composer and choirmaster (1900–1939)

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Estonia
Active from
1900
Active to
1939

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Born
7 March [O.S. 22 February] 1900, Tallinn , Governorate of Estonia , Russian Empire
Died
21 March 1939
Occupation
Composer
Known for
Composer of the first national Estonian opera (Vikerlased)
Spouse
Ida Loo-Talvari ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1926 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1937 ) ​

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date of birth
1900-02-22
date of death
1939-03-21
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Evald Aav (7 March [O.S. 22 February] 1900 – 21 March 1939) was an Estonian composer born in Tallinn, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire. He studied music composition there with Artur Kapp and wrote primarily vocal music to words in the Estonian language. In 1928 he composed the first national Estonian opera, Vikerlased (The Vikings). The opera premiered in Tallinn on 8 September 1928. He modelled his style of composition after Tchaikovsky. Evald AavAav was married to opera singer Ida Loo-Talvari from 1926 until 1937 when the couple divorced.

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