Veljo Tormis
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Summary
Veljo Tormis was born on August 7, 1930[1], in Kuusalu Rural Municipality[2]. He died on January 21, 2017[3], in Tallinn[4]. He worked as a composer[5], film score composer[6], music educator[7], folklorist[8], and music teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Aru[11]
- Father: Riho Tormis[12]
- Spouse: Lea Tormis[13]
- Child: Tõnu Tormis[14]
- Country of citizenship: Estonia[15], Soviet Union[16]
- Occupation: university teacher[17], music arranger[18]
- Field of work: film score[19]
- Employer: University of Tartu[20]
- Educated at: Moscow Conservatory[21]
- Award received: USSR State Prize[22], Recipient of the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class[23], Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class[24], Merited Art Worker of Estonian SSR[25], People's Artist of the Estonian SSR[26], People's Artist of the USSR[27], National Identity Award[28], Black Nights Prize[29], Coat of Arms of Tallinn[30], Order of Friendship of Peoples[31], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Genre: opera[34], choral music[35]
- Commons category: Veljo Tormis[36]
- Family name: Tormis[37]
- Given name: Veljo[38]
- Official website: http://www.veljotormis.com[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Veljo Tormis[40]
- Instrument: pipe organ[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Estonian[42]
- List of works: list of compositions by Veljo Tormis[43]
- Name in native language: Veljo Tormis[44]
- Start of work period: 1955[45]
Why It Matters
Veljo Tormis has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Veljo Tormis born?
Veljo Tormis was born in Kuusalu Rural Municipality[2].
Where did Veljo Tormis die?
Veljo Tormis died in Tallinn[4].
Who were Veljo Tormis's parents?
Veljo Tormis's father was Riho Tormis[12].
Who was Veljo Tormis married to?
Veljo Tormis's spouses include Lea Tormis[13].
What did Veljo Tormis do for work?
Veljo Tormis worked as a composer[5], film score composer[6], music educator[7], folklorist[8], and music teacher[9].
Where did Veljo Tormis go to school?
Veljo Tormis was educated at Moscow Conservatory[21].
What awards did Veljo Tormis receive?
Honors received include USSR State Prize[22], Recipient of the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st Class[23], Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class[24], and Merited Art Worker of Estonian SSR[25].