About Alo Põldmäe
Born 1945. Alo Põldmäe is an Estonian composer, music educator and music teacher.
Alo Põldmäe (born 22 May 1945 in Tartu) is an Estonian composer.
In 1970, he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory.
From 1972 to 1980, he was music editor in film studio Tallinnfilm.
In 2009, he founded Estonian National Piano Museum.
Since 1971, he is a member of Estonian Composers' Union.
Awards: 2005: Annual Prize of the Endowment for Music of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia 2007: Heino Eller Music Prize
Works
ballett "Merineitsi" (1974) "Concert for Oboe" (1974) puppet musical "Verine John" (1980) chamber opera "Raeooper" (1986)
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Who is Alo Põldmäe?
Estonian composer (born 1945)
When was Alo Põldmäe born?
Alo Põldmäe was born on 22 May 1945 in Tartu.
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Alo Põldmäe is a composer, music educator and music teacher.
What nationality is Alo Põldmäe?
Alo Põldmäe is Estonian.
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