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Eduard Oja
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| Born | 17 January 1905 Palupõhja, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire
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| Died | 16 April 1950 (aged 45) |
| Occupation | Composer, conductor, music teacher and critic |
| Years active | 1925-1950 |
| Spouse(s) | Adele-Marie Oja |
Eduard Oja (born January 17, 1905, in Palupõhja – died April 16, 1950, in Tartu) was an Estonian musician. He was a talented composer, who wrote music. He was also a conductor, leading musical groups. Besides that, he taught music and wrote reviews as a critic.
Who Was Eduard Oja?
Eduard Oja's father worked as a forest warden. Eduard grew up and became a very respected musician in Estonia. He was known for his many talents in the world of music.
Early Life and Education
From 1919 to 1925, Eduard Oja studied at Tartu Teachers' College. This college was part of Tartu University. During his studies, he met another important Estonian musician, Eduard Tubin. For some time, Eduard Oja also worked as a school teacher. He was also a skilled violinist.
His Music and Career
Eduard Oja wrote many different kinds of music. He composed pieces for orchestras, which are large groups of instruments. He also wrote music for smaller groups of musicians and for choirs (singing groups). Even though he didn't write a huge amount of music, his works were highly valued. He received awards and praise for several of his compositions.
Besides composing, Eduard Oja was also a conductor. He led the Tartu Women's Singing Society's Women's Choir from 1930 to 1934. He also taught music theory at the Tartu Higher School of Music.
Sadly, some of his works have been lost over time. These include his opera called Oath Redeemed (Estonian: Lunastatud vanne) and a choral work named The Return Home (Estonian: Kojuminek). However, most of his music has survived. Today, these pieces are kept and valued in museums in Estonia.
The "Tartu School"
Eduard Oja was part of a special group of musicians known as the "Tartu school." These musicians were all students of a famous teacher named Heino Eller. They studied together in Tartu.
The Eduard Tubin Museum at Alatskivi Castle has exhibits about Eduard Oja and his fellow students. Other famous members of the "Tartu school" included Eduard Tubin, Alfred Karindi, Olav Roots, and Karl Leichter. Their work helped shape Estonian music.
