About Raimond Valgre
Lived 1913 – 1949 (aged 36). Raimond Valgre was an Estonian and Russian composer, pianist, lyricist, military personnel and musician.
Raimond Valgre (born Raimond Tiisel; 7 October 1913 – 31 December 1949) was an Estonian composer and musician, whose songs have become some of the most well known in Estonia. During World War II, Valgre was conscripted into the Red Army and was a member of the orchestra for the 8th Estonian Rifle Corps. It is believed that as a result of his service on the Eastern Front Valgre suffered from alcoholism. The biographical feature film Those Old Love Letters (Need vanad armastuskirjad) followed in 1992.
Notable work is also "Saaremaa Waltz".
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Who was Raimond Valgre?
Estonian musician (1913–1949)
When was Raimond Valgre born?
Raimond Valgre was born on 7 October 1913 in Riisipere.
When did Raimond Valgre die?
Raimond Valgre died on 31 December 1949 in Tallinn.
What was Raimond Valgre's occupation?
Raimond Valgre was a composer, pianist, lyricist, military personnel and musician.
What nationality was Raimond Valgre?
Raimond Valgre was Estonian and Russian.
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