Name Mart Saar | Role Composer | |
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Died October 28, 1963, Tallinn, Estonia Education Saint Petersburg Conservatory | ||
Mart Saar - Full Preludes (Score)
Mart Saar (28 September [O.S. 15 September] 1882 in Hupassaare - 28 October 1963 in Tallinn) was an Estonian composer, organist and collector of folk songs.
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- Mart Saar Full Preludes Score
- M gi ensemble linnuke mael mart saar seattle sings 2015
- Childhood
- Adult life
- Career
- Selected works
- References
M gi ensemble linnuke mael mart saar seattle sings 2015
Childhood
Saar was born at the small borough of Hupassaare (now in Karjasoo, Suure-Jaani Parish), Viljandi County, Estonia, then part of the Livonian Governorate, Russian Empire, to a family of forest keepers. He received his education in the village school at Kaansoo and the Suure-Jaani parish school. His music teacher in the Suure-Jaani parish school was Joosep Kapp, the father of Artur Kapp, another famous Estonian composer. Additionally, Saar's father was a talented organist, who gave him lessons at home.
Adult life
In 1901, Saar left home to study music at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. He graduated in 1908 but chose to continue his studies. After graduation in 1911, he became a music teacher in Tartu. Ten years later, in 1921, he moved to Tallinn, Estonia as a freelance composer and organist. He spent his summers in his native borough Hupassaare.
Career
Early in his career, Saar was influenced by the European music of the early 19th century.
Later in his life, Saar combined Estonian folk music with more contemporary sounds. He mixed vocals into his symphonies. In addition to composing, Saar also wrote lyrics to some of his songs. Usually, these lyrics express a love for Estonia and nature. They also address the brevity of life. Saar's lyrics have been compared to the poetry of Anna Haava and Juhan Liiv.
Selected works
Works for a mixed-gender choir include:
Works for an all-male choir include:
Works for an all-female choir include:
Solo songs include:
Piano music tracks include: