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Date of birth
21 Sep 1949
77 years ago at Tartu, Tartu County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]

Also Known As

  • Raimond Kangro
  • Раймонд Кангро

Raimo Kangro

Raimo Kangro (September 21, 1949 – February 4, 2001) was an Estonian composer best known for his instrumental works and operas.

Biography

Raimo Kangro was born on 21 September 1949 in Tartu. In 1968, he graduated in composition from the Tallinn State Conservatory (now the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre).

From 1989 until his death in 2001, Kangro taught composition at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Between 1993 and 2000, he served as the director of the Estonian Music Foundation. He became a member of the Estonian Composers' Union in 1973.

Kangro was married to Estonian poet and author Leelo Tungal. They had three daughters: artist Kirke Kangro, writer Maarja Kangro, and Anna-Magdaleena Kangro.

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