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“Composer, Who Are You?” – Meeting with Alo Põldmäe

 

Alo Põldmäe

Today, on January 27 at 6 pm, meeting series organised by Estonian Composers’ Union will introduce Alo Põldmäe at Composer’s House café. Alo Põldmäe is a composer with intimate, lyrical and colorful mode of expression, in whose music can be come across with exciting timbres, warm melodies and constant energy of movement. Central part of his oeuvre is formed by instrumental chamber music, but he has written also stage music, orchestral music, incidental music and music for children.
Põldmäe has also been active as a composition teacher, many of his students are outstanding composers at present day: Tõnu Kõrvits, Helena Tulve, Mari Vihmand, Kristjan Kõrver, Ülo Krigul, Aare Kruusimäe, Liis Jürgens. Evening will be hosted by Ülo Krigul with the assistance of composer’s friend and colleague Rein Einasto. Põldmäe’s music will be performed by Iris Oja and Meelis Vind, also photo exhibition by Alo Põldmäe will be opened.

Agnes Toomla

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