Peeter Süda (30 January [O.S. 18 January] 1883 in Viki, Saare County – 3 August 1920 in Tallinn) was a father of the Estonian organ school, composer and an early collector of Estonian folksongs.[1]
Peeter Süda | |
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| Born | 30 January 1883 |
| Died | 3 August 1920 (aged 37) |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, organist, folksong collector |
| Years active | 1912–1920 |
He studied at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory from 1902 to 1912. His organ teachers were Louis Homilius and Jacob Handschin, his composition professors included Anatoly Lyadov, Alexander Glazunov, Jāzeps Vītols and Nicolai Soloviev. After graduation, he worked as an organist and piano teacher in Tallinn.
Works edit
His works consist mainly of polyphonic organ music, sometimes with folk influences. He also wrote a choral fugue, "The Flax Puller".
- Prelude and Fugue in G minor
Influence edit
The Peeter Süda Memorial Foundation was established in 1924, eventually becoming the Estonian Theatre and Music Museum was set up. The museum regards the "heart" of Estonian Theatre and Music Museum."[2]
Recordings edit
- on Baltic organ music BIS
- Complete works. EMIC, 2005[3]
References edit
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