Vikerlased

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This article is about Estonian opera. For Estonian band, see Vikerlased (band).

Vikerlased (The Vikings) is an Estonian opera in three acts by Evald Aav,[1] his only opera. It is considered to be the first Estonian opera.[2] The libretto is by Voldemar Loo,[1] brother of the composer's first wife, Ida Loo-Talvari. The libretto depicts events related to Pillage of Sigtuna in 1187.[2]

The premiere was on 8 September 1928 at the Estonia Theatre in Tallinn,[1] conducted by Raimund Kull.

The opera lasts 2 approximately hours and 15 minutes.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Evald Aav". emic.ee. Estonian Music Information Centre. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Eesti ooper sai 90. aastaseks" [The Estonian opera turned 90] (in Estonian). Estonian National Opera. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2020.[dead link]
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