About Jaan Pakk
Lived 1901 – 1979 (aged 78). Jaan Pakk was an Estonian choir director, music educator, teacher and music teacher.
Jaan Pakk (26 November 1901 – 8 December 1979) was a noted Estonian choral conductor and music teacher. Born in the village of Kallukse, he was awarded the Order of Lenin and various other awards of the Soviet Union. Aside from choral conducting, Jaan Pakk also conducted a wind orchestra in the town of Rakvere, which in the early 1950s featured one of his young students, Arvo Pärt, playing flute and oboe.
Pakk died in Rakvere twelve days past his 78th birthday. His bust, sculpted in 1992, is in the Rakvere gymnasium. A festival named after him that features young musicians has been held in Rakvere since 2002.
Awards 1957: Honored Teacher of the Estonian SSR
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Who was Jaan Pakk?
Estonian choral conductor (1901–1979)
When was Jaan Pakk born?
Jaan Pakk was born on 26 November 1901 in Kallukse.
When did Jaan Pakk die?
Jaan Pakk died on 8 December 1979 in Rakvere.
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Jaan Pakk was a choir director, music educator, teacher and music teacher.
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Jaan Pakk was Estonian.
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· DBpedia: Jaan Pakk (conductor)
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