Miina Härma

Estonian composer (1864-1941)

Key facts

Born: Miina Hermann , ( 1864-02-09 ) 9 February 1864, Kõrveküla , Kreis Dorpat , Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire
Died: 16 November 1941 (1941-11-16) (aged 77), Tartu , then part of Generalbezirk Estland , Reichskommissariat Ostland
Education: Saint Petersburg Conservatory
Occupations: Composer organist choir director music teacher

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Instance of: human
Given name: Miina
Gender: female
Citizenship: Estonia
Place of birth: Kõrveküla
Place of death: Tartu
Occupation: music teacher
Educated at: Saint Petersburg Conservatory
Languages spoken: Estonian
Genre: classical music
Instrument: organ
Image: Miina Härma.jpg

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date of birth: 1864-02-09
date of death: 1941-11-16
place of burial: Raadi cemetery
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name in native language: Miina Härma

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Encyclopedic overview

Miina Härma (née Hermann; 9 February 1864 – 16 November 1941) was an Estonian composer, organist, choir director, and music teacher, known for being Estonia's first professional female composer and organist.

Early life and education

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