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Viktor Gurjev

1914 – 1985

Estonian opera singer

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About Viktor Gurjev

Lived 1914 – 1985 (aged 71). Viktor Gurjev was an Estonian and Russian opera singer, music educator, music teacher and singer.

Viktor Gurjev (29 August 1914 Riga – 11 October 1985 Tallinn) was an Estonian opera singer (tenor) and pedagogue.

In 1951 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory in singing speciality. 1937-1940 he was a member of Vassili Kirillov mandolin ensemble. 1942-1944 he belonged to Estonian SSR State Artistic Ensembles. 1944-1950 he sang with the Estonian National Male Choir. 1949–1968 he was a soloist at Estonia Theatre. From 1956 until 1963, he taught at the Tallinn Music School.

From 1970 until 1982, he was the rector of Tallinn State Conservatory.

Awards 1954: Estonian SSR merited artist 1960: Estonian SSR people's artist

Opera roles

duke (Dargomõžski's "Näkineid", 1949) Alfredo (Verdi's "Traviata", 1950 and 1962) Lenski (Tšaikovski's "Jevgeni Onegin", 1950 and 1966)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
Awards
Order of Friendship of Peoples; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Order of the Badge of Honour; People's Artist of the Estonian SSR

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Viktor Gurjev's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Viktor Gurjev?

Estonian opera singer (1914–1985)

When was Viktor Gurjev born?

Viktor Gurjev was born on 29 August 1914 in Narva.

When did Viktor Gurjev die?

Viktor Gurjev died on 14 October 1985 in Tallinn.

What was Viktor Gurjev's occupation?

Viktor Gurjev was an opera singer, music educator, music teacher and singer.

What nationality was Viktor Gurjev?

Viktor Gurjev was Estonian and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Viktor Gurjev

· Wikidata: Q16404998

· DBpedia: Viktor Gurjev

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