Aleksander Läte
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Aleksander Läte
Aleksander Läte (12 January 1860 Pikasilla, Aakre Parish, Tartu County – 8 September 1948 Tartu) was an Estonian composer, conductor and music critic. He is also known as the first Estonian professional music critic.[1]
In 1895, he started his education at Dresden Conservatory and graduated it in choir composition speciality.[1]
On the initiative of Läte, the first Estonian symphony orchestra was founded in 1900 in Tartu.[1]
Since 1932, he led the piano factory Sprenk-Läte, located in Tartu.[1]
Since 1945, he was a member of Estonian Composers' Union.[1]
Works[]
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- Five Cantatas
- Kalevala (overture) (1901)
- Eesti tants (for symphony orchestra, 1904)
- Tempo di mazurka (for symphony orchestra, 1904)
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Läte, Aleksander | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
Categories:
- 1860 births
- 1948 deaths
- Estonian composers
- Estonian conductors (music)