August Topman
August Topman (10 July 1882 Kabala Parish, Harju County – 8 September 1968 Tallinn) was an Estonian composer, organist, conductor.[1]
1904–1919, he was organist in St. John's Church.[1]
He was one of the founders of Tallinn Higher Music School (established in 1919). 1923–1950, he was teacher of music theory and organ at Tallinn Higher Music School.[1]
1944–1949, he was a member of Estonian Composers' Union.[1]
In 1957, he was given the honorary title: Estonian SSR Honoured Worker in Arts.[1]
Works[]
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- "In the Evening" (variations for piano, 1911)
- "Requiem" (1932)
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Topman, August | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
Categories:
- 1882 births
- 1968 deaths
- Estonian composers
- Estonian conductors (music)
- Estonian organists