Eugen Kapp

Eugen Kapp (Russian Эуген Артурович Капп; born May 26, 1908 in Astrakhan, Russia, † 29 October 1996 in Tallinn, Estonia ) was a Soviet- Estonian composer.

Life

Eugen Kapp was born the son of the Estonian composer Artur Kapp ( 1878-1952 ). His grandfather was the Estonian teacher Joosep Kapp ( 1833-1894 ). Eugen Kapp studied from 1922 to 1926 at the Tallinn Conservatory in piano and graduated in 1931 with his father from the tray composition. From 1935 to 1941 Eugen Kapp worked as a lecturer in music theory at the Conservatory.

Before the German occupation of Estonia (1941-1944) Kapp fled to the Soviet Union. During the Second World War he worked in USSR for artist groups of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1944 he returned to Estonia and worked at the State Conservatory of Tallinn on, from 1947 with the title of professor. From 1952 to 1964 he was rector of the Conservatory. From 1944 to 1966 he was chairman of the Composers' Union of the Estonian SSR (Estonian Eesti NSV Heliloojate Liit ).

At the same time made ​​Kapp career within the Communist Party of Estonia (ERP ). From 1951 to 1961, Kapp member of the ECPs, 1947-1955 deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR from 1954 to 1962 and deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.

Work

Eugen Kapp is primarily known for his operas. He was awarded the Stalin Prize in 1946 for his first opera Tasuleegid, 1950 laulik for the opera Vabaduse and 1952 for the ballet Kalevipoeg. In addition, Kapp was awarded in 1948, 1950 and 1977, the State Prize of the Estonian SSR. In 1956 he was awarded the title People's Artist of the USSR, and in 1978 the title of Hero of Socialist Labor.

Kapp's works often resort to forms of Estonian folk music. They often contain simple melodies, a clear rhythm and a pleasing style.

Works (selection)

  • Tasuja ( symphonic poem, 1931)
  • Tasuleegid (Opera, 1945)
  • Kalevipoeg ( ballet, 1948)
  • Vabaduse laulik (Opera, 1950)
  • Kullaketrajad ( ballet, 1956)
  • Talvemuinasjutt ( Children's Opera, 1959)
  • Tabamatu (opera, 1961)
  • Assol ( operetta, 1965)
  • Rukkilillesuvi ( Youth Musical, 1975)
  • Rembrandt ( Opera, 1975)
  • Ernst Thalmann ( Oratorio, 1977)
  • Kristallkingake ( musical fairy tale, 1980)
  • Enneolematu ( Children's Opera, 1983)

In addition, Kapp wrote three symphonies (1942, 1954, 1964), six orchestral suites, eight cantatas, as well as a piano concerto (1969) and a Flute Concerto (1976).

Aftermath

Numerous well-known Estonian composer who studied with Eugen Kapp, including Eino Tamberg, Hillar Kareva, Olav Ehala, Gennady Taniel and Heino Lemmik. 1971 a museum was opened in Suure -Jaani, dedicated to the family of musicians Kapp.

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