Aleksander Kunileid
Estonian composer and educator
Born
1845
181 years ago
Died
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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