Alo Mattiisen

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Alo Mattiisen (22 April 1961 Jõgeva30 May 1996 Tallinn) was an Estonian composer most known for his patriotic melodies, several of which became a staple of the Singing Revolution.

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[edit] Education

In 1984, Mattiisen graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory, becoming a specialist in pedagogy of music. In 1988, he graduated from the same school, becoming a specialist in composition.

[edit] Creative period

In 1983, Mattiisen replaced Erkki-Sven Tüür in In Spe. Tüür was leaving the ensemble and seeking a replacement. The first performance of Mattiisen with In Spe was in January of 1984.

[edit] Awards

In 1988 and 1989, Mattiisen was given the Yearly Culture Award of Music of Estonian SSR. In 1996, Mattiisen was given the Culture Award of Republic of Estonia.

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Persondata
NAME Mattiisen, Alo
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Estonian composer
DATE OF BIRTH 22 April 1961
PLACE OF BIRTH Jõgeva
DATE OF DEATH 30 May 1996
PLACE OF DEATH Tallinn
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