August Topman
Estonian conductor, composer and music educator
About August Topman
Lived 1882 – 1968 (aged 86). August Topman was a Russian and Estonian conductor, composer, music educator, university teacher, choir director and pedagogue.
August Topman (10 July 1882 Lõpemetsa – 8 September 1968 Tallinn) was an Estonian composer, organist, conductor.
1904–1919, he was an organist in St. John's Church.
He was one of the founders of Tallinn Higher Music School (established in 1919). 1923–1950, he was the teacher of music theory and organ at Tallinn Higher Music School.
1944–1949, he was a member of Estonian Composers' Union.
In 1957, he was given the honorary title: Estonian SSR Honoured Worker in Arts.
Works
"In the Evening" (variations for piano, 1911) "Requiem" (1932)
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Who was August Topman?
Estonian conductor, composer and music educator (1882-1968)
When was August Topman born?
August Topman was born on 10 July 1882 in Lõpemetsa.
When did August Topman die?
August Topman died on 8 September 1968 in Tallinn.
What was August Topman's occupation?
August Topman was a conductor, composer, music educator, university teacher, choir director and pedagogue.
What nationality was August Topman?
August Topman was Russian and Estonian.
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