Arno Niitov

Arno Niitov (also Arno Niitof, born Arnold Korro; December 2, 1904 – October 17, 1989) was an Estonian singing teacher, and an opera and concert baritone.

Early life and education Arno Niitov was born in Tilsi, Estonia, and named Arnold Korro. He was the son of Peter Korro (1863–1926) and Lisa Korro (née Kurrusk, 1869–?). He was adopted by Karl Niitov (1864–1954) in 1913.

He studied at and . Niitov had previously studied violin at the Tartu Music School, but his hand was caught in a wool machine when he was 14 years old, which led him to switch from playing violin to singing. a "redefection" campaign that sought to persuade political exiles to relocate to the USSR.

Niitov died in Montreal in 1989, a few weeks short of his 85th birthday. He is buried in Mount Royal Cemetery in Monteal.