Tõnu Kõrvits (born 9 April 1969 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer.[1]
In 1994 he graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre with specialty in composition.[1]
Since 2001 he has taught composition and instrumentation at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.[1]
Since 1994 he has been a member of the Estonian Composers' Union.[1]
Awards
- 2001: Heino Eller Music Prize
- 2016: Order of the White Star, 3rd Class
- 2018: Lepo Sumera Award for Composition
- 2012 and 2016: Cultural Prize of the Republic of Estonia
Works
- 2005: chamber opera "My Swans, My Thoughts"
- 2006: chamber opera "Firegarden"
- 2014: “Stabat Mater” for mixed choir
- 2015: "Moorland Elegies" for choir and orchestra, based on works by Emily Bronte[2]
- 2019: "You Are Light and Morning" for choir and orchestra, based on works by Cesare Pavese[2]
- 2022: "The Sound of Wings" for choir and orchestra, inspired by Amelia Earhart[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Kõrvits, Tõnu | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "Tõnu Kõrvits and Doris Kareva's 'The Sound of Wings' premieres this week". ERR. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
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