Jüri Gerretz

Estonian violinist, conductor and music pedagogue (1941-2023)
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Jüri Gerretz

Summary

Jüri Gerretz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chelyabinsk[2]. He was born on December 5, 1941[3]. He died on October 27, 2023[4]. He worked as a violinist[5], music educator[6], and conductor[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Chelyabinsk[2], Jüri Gerretz…
  • Jüri Gerretz was born on December 5, 1941[3].
  • Jüri Gerretz died on October 27, 2023[4].
  • Jüri Gerretz's father was Konrad Gerretz[8].
  • Jüri Gerretz's mother was Olga Lund[9].
  • Among Jüri Gerretz's spouses was Riina Gerretz[10].
  • Jüri Gerretz held citizenship in Estonia[11].
  • Jüri Gerretz's professions included violinist[5].
  • Jüri Gerretz worked as a music educator[6].
  • Jüri Gerretz worked as a conductor[7].
  • Jüri Gerretz was educated at Tallinn Music School[12].
  • Jüri Gerretz's education included a stint at Georg Ots Music School of Tallinn[13].
  • Jüri Gerretz was educated at Moscow Conservatory[14].
  • A notable student of Jüri Gerretz was Kristel Eeroja-Põldoja[15].
  • A notable student of Jüri Gerretz was Arvo Leibur[16].
  • A notable student of Jüri Gerretz was Maano Männi[17].
  • Jüri Gerretz received the Merited Artist of Estonian SSR[18].
  • Jüri Gerretz is recorded as male[19].
  • Jüri Gerretz's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jüri Gerretz's family name is recorded as Gerretz[21].
  • Jüri Gerretz's given name is recorded as Jüri[22].
  • Jüri Gerretz's work location is recorded as Finland[23].
  • Jüri Gerretz's instrument is recorded as violin[24].
  • Jüri Gerretz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Estonian[25].
  • Jüri Gerretz's start of work period is recorded as 1965[26].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[27]

  • Country: EE[28]

  • Began / founded: 1941-12-05[29]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2023-10-27[30]

  • Community tags: violinist[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 8be94550-7cf3-4160-b79f-7e72df98511c[32]

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Origins and Family

Born in Chelyabinsk[2], Jüri Gerretz… he was born on December 5, 1941[3]. His father was Konrad Gerretz[8]. His mother was Olga Lund[9].

Education

Educated at Tallinn Music School[12], a music school[33], in Estonia[34], headquartered in Tallinn[35]; Georg Ots Music School of Tallinn[13], a vocational school[36], in Estonia[37], founded in 1944[38], headquartered in Tallinn[39]; and Moscow Conservatory[14], a conservatory[40], in Russian Empire[41], founded in 1866[42], headquartered in Moscow[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include violinist[5], music educator[6], and conductor[7]. Notable students include Kristel Eeroja-Põldoja[15], a violinist[44], b. 1970[45], of Estonia[46]; Arvo Leibur[16], a violinist[47], b. 1964[48], of Estonia[49]; and Maano Männi[17], a violinist[50], b. 1966[51], of Estonia[52].

Recognition

Jüri Gerretz received the Merited Artist of Estonian SSR[18].

Personal Life

Jüri Gerretz was married to Riina Gerretz[10].

Death and Burial

Jüri Gerretz died on October 27, 2023[4].

FAQs

Where was Jüri Gerretz born?

Jüri Gerretz's place of birth was Chelyabinsk[2].

Who were Jüri Gerretz's parents?

Jüri Gerretz's father was Konrad Gerretz[8]. Jüri Gerretz's mother was Olga Lund[9].

Who was Jüri Gerretz married to?

Jüri Gerretz's spouses include Riina Gerretz[10].

What did Jüri Gerretz do for work?

Jüri Gerretz worked as violinist[5], music educator[6], and conductor[7].

Where did Jüri Gerretz go to school?

Jüri Gerretz was educated at Tallinn Music School[12], Georg Ots Music School of Tallinn[13], and Moscow Conservatory[14].

What awards did Jüri Gerretz receive?

Honors received include Merited Artist of Estonian SSR[18].

References

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  1. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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