Evald Aav facts for kids
Evald Aav (born March 7, 1900 – died March 21, 1939) was an important Estonian composer. He was born in Tallinn, which is the capital city of Estonia.
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A Young Musician's Journey
Evald Aav grew up in Tallinn. He loved music from a young age. He decided to study music composition there. His teacher was a famous composer named Artur Kapp. Aav learned a lot about creating music from him.
What Kind of Music Did He Write?
Evald Aav mostly wrote vocal music. This means he wrote music for singers. He often used words in the Estonian language for his songs. His music helped tell stories and express feelings through singing.
His Big Achievement: The First Estonian Opera
One of Evald Aav's biggest achievements was composing the first national Estonian opera. An opera is a play where most of the words are sung. His opera was called Vikerlased. This means "The Vikings" in English.
The opera Vikerlased was first performed in Tallinn. This happened on September 8, 1928. It was a very special moment for Estonian music.
His Musical Style
Evald Aav looked up to other composers. He especially admired the famous Russian composer Tchaikovsky. Aav used some of Tchaikovsky's ideas in his own music. This helped shape his unique style.
Evald Aav's Family Life
Evald Aav was married to a talented opera singer. Her name was Ida Loo-Talvari. They were married from 1926 until 1937.
