Pärt Uusberg

Estonian actor, composer, and conductor

Pärt Uusberg - Estonian actor, composer, and conductor
Born

December 16th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Estonia

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Born in 1986, one of the prominent figures in the Estonian music scene, played a significant role in combining classical music with contemporary elements. In addition to composing several notable works, worked extensively as a conductor, collaborating with various orchestras. Also involved in theater, contributed to productions that showcased both original compositions and adaptations of classical pieces.

Composed the acclaimed work 'Ruth' in 2014

Contributed to various theater productions

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