Erkki-Sven Tüür

Summary

Erkki-Sven Tüür is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Kärdla^[2]. He was born on October 16, 1959^[3]. He worked as a composer^[4] and percussionist^[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[6]

Key Facts

• Erkki-Sven Tüür's place of birth was Kärdla^[2].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür was born on October 16, 1959^[3].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür was born on January 1, 1959^[7].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür's father was Philipp-Teedy Tüür^[8].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür held citizenship in Estonia^[9].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür held citizenship in Soviet Union^[10].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür's professions included composer^[4].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür worked as a percussionist^[5].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür was educated at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre^[11].
• A notable student of Erkki-Sven Tüür was Helena Tulve^[12].
• A notable work attributed to Erkki-Sven Tüür is Ardor^[13].
• A notable work attributed to Erkki-Sven Tüür is The Path and the Traces^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Erkki-Sven Tüür is Symphony nr. 4^[15].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür received the Order of the White Star, 2nd Class^[16].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür received the Citizen of the Year^[17].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür received the Big Dipper prize^[18].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür is recorded as male^[19].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür's genre is opera^[21].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür's genre is symphony^[22].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür's record label is recorded as ECM Records^[23].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür's Commons category is recorded as Erkki-Sven Tüür^[24].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür's family name is recorded as Tüür^[25].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür's given name is recorded as Erkki^[26].
• Erkki-Sven Tüür's given name is recorded as Sven^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Erkki-Sven Tüür's place of birth was Kärdla^[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 16, 1959^[3] and January 1, 1959^[7]. His father was Philipp-Teedy Tüür^[8].

Education

Erkki-Sven Tüür's education included a stint at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre^[11]. Studied under Jaan Rääts^[28], a composer^[29], 1932–2020^[30], of Estonia^[31], awarded the Order of Friendship of Peoples^[32] and Lepo Sumera^[33], a composer^[34], 1950–2000^[35], of Estonia^[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[4] and percussionist^[5]. A notable student of Erkki-Sven Tüür was Helena Tulve^[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ardor^[13], a musical work/composition^[37]; The Path and the Traces^[14], a musical work/composition^[38]; and Symphony nr. 4^[15], a musical work/composition^[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Star, 2nd Class^[16], a grade of an order^[40], in Estonia^[41], founded in 1936^[42]; Citizen of the Year^[17], a title of honor^[43], in Estonia^[44], founded in 2003^[45]; and Big Dipper prize^[18], a cultural prize^[46], in Estonia^[47], founded in 1996^[48].

Why It Matters

Erkki-Sven Tüür has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[6] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[49]

FAQs

Where was Erkki-Sven Tüür born?

Erkki-Sven Tüür was born in Kärdla^[2].

Who were Erkki-Sven Tüür's parents?

Erkki-Sven Tüür's father was Philipp-Teedy Tüür^[8].

What did Erkki-Sven Tüür do for work?

Erkki-Sven Tüür worked as composer^[4] and percussionist^[5].

Where did Erkki-Sven Tüür go to school?

Erkki-Sven Tüür was educated at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre^[11].

What awards did Erkki-Sven Tüür receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Star, 2nd Class^[16], Citizen of the Year^[17], and Big Dipper prize^[18].