Ernesaks, Gustav Gustavovich
(*1908)
Ernesaks, Gustav Gustavovich (11–29/12–12–1908, Peril, near Tallinn). Estonian choral cond. and comp. Grad. 1934 from the Tallinn Cons., where he studied comp. with A. Kapp and later taught (1937-). Founded and cond. the Estonian State Men's Choir (1944) and comp. the Estonian national anthem (D3317). Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending 5 op., incl. The Edge of the Storm (1949, M), Hand in Hand (1955/65, M), The Bridegroom of Mulgimaa (comic, 1960); Cant.; 200+ cho. works (D3039…