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Jaan Pakk (26 November 1901 – 8 December 1979) was an Estonian choral conductor who worked as a music teacher and conducted a wind orchestra in the town of Rakvere. His most notable student is composer Arvo Pärt. In 1992, his sculpted bust was opened in Rakvere gymnasium next to the music classroom. A festival named after him that features young musicians has been held in Rakvere since 2002.

Awards

• 1957: Honored Teacher of the Estonian SSR

References

1. Monument
2. Legend Jaan Paku auks musitseeriti hoo ja lustiga

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