Peeter Süda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peeter Süda
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| Born | 30 January 1883 Viki, Kihelkonna Parish , Estonia
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| Died | 3 August 1920 (aged 37) |
| Occupation | Composer, organist, folksong collector |
| Years active | 1912–1920 |
Peeter Süda was an important Estonian composer and organist. He was born on January 30, 1883, in a place called Viki, in Saare County, Estonia. He is remembered as one of the key figures who helped create the Estonian organ school. He also collected old Estonian folk songs.
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Early Life and Studies
Peeter Süda started his musical journey by studying at the famous Saint Petersburg Conservatory. This is a special school for music. He studied there for ten years, from 1902 to 1912.
Learning to Play the Organ
At the conservatory, Peeter Süda learned to play the organ from great teachers like Louis Homilius and Jacob Handschin. The organ is a very large musical instrument, often found in churches.
Learning to Compose Music
He also learned how to compose music. His composition teachers included famous musicians such as Anatoly Lyadov and Alexander Glazunov. Learning from them helped him become a talented composer.
Life After Graduation
After finishing his studies, Peeter Süda moved to Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. There, he worked as an organist, playing music in public. He also taught piano lessons to students.
His Musical Works
Peeter Süda mostly wrote music for the organ. His music often had a special style called "polyphonic." This means many different musical lines or voices play at the same time, creating a rich sound.
Folk Music Influences
Sometimes, Peeter Süda's music also included sounds and ideas from traditional Estonian folk songs. This made his music unique and connected to his home country.
Famous Pieces
One of his well-known pieces is a choral fugue called "The Flax Puller." A fugue is a type of music where a short melody is played by different parts, one after another. He also wrote a "Prelude and Fugue in G minor" for the organ.
His Legacy and Influence
Peeter Süda passed away on August 3, 1920, in Tallinn. Even though he died young, his work left a lasting mark on Estonian music.
The Peeter Süda Memorial Foundation
In 1924, a special group called the Peeter Süda Memorial Foundation was created to honor him. This foundation later became a very important part of the Estonian Theatre and Music Museum.
The Heart of the Museum
Today, the museum sees Peeter Süda's collection and legacy as the "heart" of the Estonian Theatre and Music Museum. This shows how important his contributions were to the country's musical history.
Recordings of His Music
You can still hear Peeter Süda's music today. Some of his works have been recorded on albums. For example, some of his organ music is on an album called Baltic organ music. All of his complete works were also released by EMIC in 2005.
