Aleksander Kunileid

Estonian composer and educator

Aleksander Kunileid - Estonian composer and educator
Born

1845
180 years ago

Died

July 27th, 1875
149 years ago — 30 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Estonia

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Education in music provided a foundation for a career in composition and teaching. Composed various choral works, contributing to Estonia's musical heritage. Engaged in promoting music education in Estonia and influenced generations of musicians through pedagogy.

Composed choral works that are part of Estonia's musical heritage.

Contributed to music education in Estonia.

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