About Aleksander Thomson
Lived 1845 – 1917 (aged 72). Aleksander Thomson was a Russian composer.
Aleksander Eduard Thomson (31 January 1845, in Pringi – 20 October 1917, in Petrograd) was an Estonian composer. He is regarded as the founder of Estonian national choral music.
In 1865, he graduated from Latvian musical pedagogue Jānis Cimze's seminar in Valga. From 1870 to 1872 he studied mathematics at the University of Tartu. He then worked as a teacher in Kanepi and Vana-Võidu near Viljandi and in the German church school in Petergof, Russia. At that time he was already organizing choral events with a relatively large number of participants.
Songs
"Kantele" "Sing, sing o mouth" "Kannel" "Laula, laula, suukene" "Arg kosilane" "Ketra Liisu" "Pulmalaul" "Sokukene" "Tantsulaul" "Oh mu armas isamaja" "Mardilaul" "Rootsi rahvaviis" "Suur on, Jumal, Su ramm"
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Aleksander Thomson?
Estonian composer (1845-1917)
When was Aleksander Thomson born?
Aleksander Thomson was born on 31 January 1845 in Sangaste Rural Municipality.
When did Aleksander Thomson die?
Aleksander Thomson died on 20 October 1917 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Aleksander Thomson's occupation?
Aleksander Thomson was a composer.
What nationality was Aleksander Thomson?
Aleksander Thomson was Russian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Aleksander Thomson
· DBpedia: Aleksander Eduard Thomson
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