Eugen Kapp

Short bio Eugen Kapp

Birthday: 1908

Died: 1996

Full biography Eugen Kapp

Eugen Arturovich Kapp was an Estonian composer born on May 26, 1908, in Astrakhan, Russia. Kapp was interested in music from a young age and went on to study composition at the Tallinn Conservatory under the tutelage of Artur Kapp, who was his uncle. After graduation, Kapp became a music teacher and worked in this position until 1940. During this period, he also began composing and gained recognition for his works, which include ballets, symphonies, and operas.

Kapp’s compositions often incorporate elements of Estonian folk music and he is considered one of the pioneers of Estonian classical music. He was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1978 for his contributions to the arts. Kapp passed away on October 29, 1996, in Tallinn, Estonia, leaving behind a legacy of compositions that continue to be performed and enjoyed to this day.

Some of Kapp’s notable works include the ballet suite Kalevipoeg (1947), his Symphony No. 2 (1951-52), and the opera The Fatal Eggs (1965). He was also known for his collaborations with other Estonian composers, such as Ester Mägi and Gustav Ernesaks. Overall, Eugen Kapp was a significant figure in Estonian music and left an enduring mark on the country’s cultural landscape.

Compositions featuring Eugen Kapp

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Flute Concerto	10:35 min	Concerto	1975
2	Flute Concertino	16:20 min	Concerto	1965
3	Kalevipoeg, suite from the ballet	21:53 min	Orchestral	1947
4	Kalevipoeg, ballet		Ballet	-

Albums featuring Eugen Kapp

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Artur Kapp • Eugen Kapp • Villem Kapp – BBC Philharmonic, Neeme Järvi – Kapp Family Orchestral Works(CD, )	2007	Chandos
2	Sümfoonia Nr. 3 F-duur "Kevadine" / Süit Balletist "Kalevipoeg"(LP, Stereo)	1977	Мелодия
3	Anatoli Garšnek / Eugen Kapp – Suur Oktoober / Süit Balletist "Kalevipoeg"(LP, Mono)	1968	Мелодия
4	Eugen Kapp / Heino Jürisalu / Lidia Auster / Arvo Pärt – Kantaat «Rahva Võim» / Kolm Serenaadi Kammerorkestrile / Tiina Monoloog Balleti «Tiina» / Lastekantaat «Meie Aed»	1965	Мелодия
5	Э. Капп, А. Пярт, Р. Тобиас – Untitled(8", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Mono)	1963	Melodija (2)
6	Э. Капп / Г. Эрнесакс – Сцены И Арии Из Оперы «Певец Свободы» / Сцены И Арии Из Оперы «Рука Об Руку»(LP, 10", Reissue, Mono)	1962	Melodija (2)
7	Э. Тамберг / Э. Капп - Симфонический Оркестр Эстонского Радио – Балет-Симфония, Соч. 10 / Власть Народа(LP, Mono)	1960	Līgo
8	Lasteooper Talvemuinasjutt = Children's Opera "Winter Fairytale"	1960	Līgo
9	A. Karjus, E. Avesson - E. Kapp / M. Lüdig / H. Eller / A. Karindi – Sonaat / Ballaad / Prelüüd / Meditation	1959	Līgo
10	E. Kapp / C. Debussy - Anna Klas And Bruno Lukk – Concertino For Two Pianos / Little Suite	1959	Апрелевский Завод
11	Э. Тамберг / Э. Капп – Симфоническая Сюита «Князь Габриэль» / Сюита Из Балета „Золотопряхи“(LP, Mono)	1957	Государственный Дом Звукозаписи
12	Картинки Таллина	1956	Melodija (2)
13	E. Kapp / E. Myagi – Leningrad / Violin Serenade(LP, Reissue, Mono)	-	Мелодия
14	A. Garsnek, E. Kapp – The Great October / Suite From The Ballet "Kalevipoeg"(LP)	-	Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga
15	Karjuste Tants / Mõõkade Tagumine(Shellac, 10")	-	Рижский Завод
16	Balletisuidist "Kalevipoeg"(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono)	-	Bellaccord Electro