Mari Vihmand (born 17 May 1967 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer.[1] From 1987 to 1995 she taught music theory at the Tallin Music High School.[2]
Mari Vihmand | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 May 1967 |
| Alma mater | Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre |
Early life and education edit
In 1997, she graduated from Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. 1995–1997, she studied at Lyon Conservatory of Music in France.[1]
Since 1992, she is a member of Estonian Composers' Union.[1] Since 1997, she lives in the town Bad Urach near Stuttgart.[1]
Most of her work is chamber music[2]
Style of music edit
Vihmand's musical style is recognized for its restrainedly lyrical and freshly sentimental quality,[3] while her music language is often described as poetic and expressive, with an emphasis on balancing the emotional and rational aspects.[4] Her finely crafted sound qualities distinguish her music from others.[4] Vihmand achieved international recognition for her orchestral piece "Floreo," which won the first prize in the category of under-30-year-olds at the UNESCO International Rostrum of Composers held in Paris in 1996.[4] She was also awarded the Cultural Prize of the Republic of Estonia for her chamber opera "Lugu klaasist...Geschichte von Glas" (1995).[4]
Works edit
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- Laul õnnelikust Corydonist ja Phyllisest (for sopran and chamber ensemble, 1992)
- Sinfonie (1993)
- Lugu klassist (chamber opera, 1995)
- Armastuse valem (opera, 2008)
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Vihmand, Mari | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Eesti Muusika Infokeskus". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "Der Komponist . The composer . Le compositeur - Mari Vihmand". www.edition49.de. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ^ a b c d "Mari Vihmand". www.schott-music.com. Retrieved 2023-03-08.