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Raimo Kangro (21 September 1949 in Tartu – 4 February 2001 in Ruila, Harju County) was an Estonian composer. He composed mainly instrumental works and operas.
In 1968 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory in composition speciality.
1989–2001 he taught at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.
1993–2000 he was the director of Estonian Music Foundation.
Since 1973 he was a member of Estonian Composers' Union.
He died in 2001. He is buried at Tallinn Forest Cemetery.
Personal life
His wife was Leelo Tungal. His daughters were Kirke and Maarja Kangro.
Works
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- 1980: rock opera "Põhjaneitsi" ('The Maiden of the North')
References
- ^ "Kangro, Raimo | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
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- 1949 births
- 2001 deaths
- Musicians from Tartu
- 20th-century Estonian composers
- Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre alumni
- Academic staff of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
- Recipients of the Estonian SSR State Prize
- Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 4th Class
- Burials at Metsakalmistu
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