Villem Kapp

Villem Kapp (7 September 1913 – 24 March 1964

In 1971 a museum was opened in Suure-Jaani dedicated to the life and work of the Kapp family musicians, including Kapp, his uncle Artur Kapp and his cousin Eugen Kapp.

Works Incomplete List: Ööpoeem (for Symphony Orchestra, 1942) Põhjarannik (Heroic Choral Poem, 1958) Lembitu (Opera, 1961) - Perhaps Kapp's Magnum Opus; An historical opera based on Estonia's fight for independence in the 13th century, including the Battle of St. Matthew's Day and the eponymous Estonian elder of Sakala County and military leader. The ancient Sakala County included the areas where Kapp grew up, so the themes were particularly close to his heart. Kevadele (Cantata, 1963)

In addition to these, Kapp also wrote two symphonies (In 1947 and 1955), as well as more than sixty choral and solo songs.

Partial discography Symphony No. 2 - on "Baltic Voyage: Heroic Symphonies From Estonia", Neeme Järvi and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Elegie - on "Silent Moods", Juha Kangas and the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra. Põhjarannik - on "Neeme Jarvi: 70th Birthday Jubilee", Neeme Järvi, Kristjan Järvi, Estonian National Male Choir & Symphony Orchestra.