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Eino Tamberg was a renowned Estonian composer, born on May 12, 1930, in Tallinn, Estonia. He is often cited as one of the most significant and influential composers of the 20th century in Estonia. Tamberg began his studies in music at the Tallinn Conservatory, where he was trained in both piano and composition. He later studied conducting with Leo Funtek in the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
Tamberg's music is often characterized by his use of modal scales and his subtle impressionistic soundscapes. His style was also influenced by the folk music traditions of his home country, Estonia. Tamberg was particularly interested in choral music, and his works in this genre remain some of his most beloved compositions.
Tamberg composed a wide range of works in his career, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and vocal music. Some of his most notable works include his Symphony No. 1, which won first prize in a competition for Estonian composers in 1959, and his Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, which was premiered in 1979.
Eino Tamberg was awarded numerous honours and awards for his contributions to the field of music throughout his life. These include the Estonian State Cultural Award in 1977 and the Order of the National Coat of Arms in 1998. Tamberg passed away on June 24, 2010, in Tallinn, leaving behind a rich legacy of musical compositions that continue to be celebrated around the world today.
Compositions featuring Eino Tamberg
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nocturne, for orchestra, Op. 90 | 12:35 min | Orchestral | 1994 |
| 2 | Music for Five, Op. 86 | 12:57 min | Chamber Music | 1992 |
| 3 | Saxophone Concerto, Op. 79 | 14:15 min | Concerto | 1987 |
| 4 | Cyrano de Bergerac, opera, Op. 45 | 108:14 min | Opera | 1976 |
| 5 | Joanna Tentata, ballet suite, Op. 37a | 30:16 min | Orchestral | 1972 |
| 6 | Trumpet Concerto No. 1, Op. 42 | 16:39 min | Concerto | 1972 |
| 7 | Symphonic Dances, for orchestra, Op. 6 | 21:43 min | Orchestral | 1957 |
| 8 | Sümfoonilised tantsud (Symphonic Dances), for band | Band Music | 1957 | |
| 9 | Concerto grosso, for orchestra, Op. 5 | 25:49 min | Orchestral | 1956 |
| 10 | Aaria, for oboe & piano | 3:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Clarinet Concerto ("A Sentimental Journey With a Clarinet"), Op. 96 | 16:06 min | Concerto | - |
| 12 | Desiderium Concordiae, for ensemble | 11:00 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Musica triste, for flute, vibraphone & strings, Op. 85 | 9:57 min | Concerto | - |
| 14 | Symphony No. 1, Op. 57 | 24:16 min | Symphony | - |
| 15 | Symphony No. 2, Op. 74 | 17:19 min | Symphony | - |
| 16 | Violin Concerto, Op. 64 | 17:25 min | Concerto | - |
Albums featuring Eino Tamberg
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Viis Romanssi Sándor Petőfi Luulele Op. 4 / Sümfoonia Nr 4 Op. 102 / Tšellokontsert Op. 109(CD, Album) | 2016 | Teater Vanemuine |
| 2 |  |
Viiulikontsert Op. 64 / Ballett-Sümfoonia Op. 10(CD) | 2010 | Teater Vanemuine |
| 3 |  |
Eino Tamberg – Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Neeme Järvi – Joanna Tentata / Symphonic Dances / Concerto Grosso(CD, Stereo) | 2010 | BIS |
| 4 |  |
Trompetikontserdid(CD) | 2009 | Vau |
| 5 |  |
Tundeline Teekond(CD, Compilation) | 2005 | Estonian Music Information Centre |
| 6 |  |
Martinsson, Pärt, Tamberg, Håkan Hardenberger, Göteborgs Symfoniker, Neeme Järvi – Trumpet Concertos(CD, Album) | 2002 | BIS |
| 7 |  |
Eino Tamberg - Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Arvo Volmer – Nocturne • Saxophone Concerto • A Sentimental Journey With A Clarinet • Concerto Grosso | 2000 | Antes Edition |
| 8 |  |
Arutyunian, Goedicke, Tamberg, Vasilenko, Jouko Harjanne, Kuopio Symphony Orchestra, Pekka Savijoki – Trumpet Concertos(CD, Album) | 1996 | Finlandia Records |
| 9 |  |
Symphony No. 2, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Symphony No. 1 | 1996 | Antes Edition |
| 10 |  |
Amores / Viiulikontsert(LP) | 1986 | Мелодия |
| 11 |  |
Eesti NSV Riiklik Sümfooniaorkester – Sümfoonia Nr. 2 / Credo-Messe / Sümfoonia Nr. 1 | 1982 | Мелодия |
| 12 |  |
Laule Lastele(7") | 1982 | Мелодия |
| 13 |  |
Cyrano De Bergerac - Romantiline Ooper 3 Vaatuses Epiloogiga(2×LP) | 1981 | Мелодия |
| 14 |  |
Laule Ja Luulet Lastele(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1980 | Мелодия |
| 15 |  |
Eino Tamberg, Kuldar Sink, Jaan Rääts – Streichquartette(LP) | 1978 | Melodia Eterna |
| 16 |  |
Тимофей Докшицер - А. Нестеров / И. Андриасян / Э. Тамберг / А. Глазунов – Концерт Для Трубы С Оркестром / Листок Из Альбома(LP) | 1976 | |
| 17 |  |
Vitautas Barkauskas, Herman Galynin, Alexander Lokschin, Wjatscheslaw Owtschinnikow, Andrej Petrow, Jan Rääts, Alfred Schnittke, Miroslaw Skorik, Eino Tamberg – Zeitgenössische Komponisten In Der Sowjetunion(4×LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set, ) | 1975 | Melodia-Eurodisc |
| 18 |  |
Kontsert Trompetile Ja Orkestrile / Süit Balletist "Joanna Tentata"(LP, Stereo) | 1975 | Мелодия |
| 19 |  |
Kuupaiste Oratoorium | 1967 | Мелодия |
| 20 |  |
R. Päts / E. Tamberg – Öökull(7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono) | 1967 | Мелодия |
| 21 |  |
Talleke Tantsib(Shellac, 8", 78 RPM, EP) | 1967 | Мелодия |
| 22 |  |
Ooper «Raudne Kodu»(2×LP, Mono) | 1966 | Мелодия |
| 23 |  |
Mihkel Lüdig / Eino Tamberg – Avamäng-fantaasia Nr. 1 / Concerto Grosso Fa Mažoor(10", Mono) | 1965 | Мелодия |
| 24 |  |
Э. Тамберг / Э. Капп - Симфонический Оркестр Эстонского Радио – Балет-Симфония, Соч. 10 / Власть Народа(LP, Mono) | 1960 | Līgo |
| 25 |  |
Eino Tamberg / Jaan Rääts – Kvartett Nr 1, Op. 8 / Kvartett Nr. 2, Op. 7(LP, 10", Mono) | 1959 | Līgo |
| 26 |  |
Concerto Grosso / Sümfoonilised Tantsud | 1958 | Līgo |
| 27 |  |
Э. Тамберг / Э. Капп – Симфоническая Сюита «Князь Габриэль» / Сюита Из Балета „Золотопряхи“ | 1957 | Государственный Дом Звукозаписи |
Videos featuring Eino Tamberg
Eino Tamberg - Symphonic Dances
Eino Tamberg - Sümfoonilised tantsud
Prezioso String Quartet plays Jaan Rääts
Prezioso kvartett MI saates Jaan Räätsa kuulsa kontserdiga kammerorkestrile
Jaan Raats Allegro keelpillikvartetist "Väike muusika"
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Eino Tamberg - Symphony No 1
Album: Eino Tamberg - Orchestral Works. Ensemble: Estonian Radio Orchestra. Conductor: Neeme Järvi. Label: Antes Edition
Movements:
I Moderato - Allegro tranquillo
II Lento
III Allegro moderato
Eino Tamberg (27 May 1930 – 24 December 2010) was an Est
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