Heino Eller

Heino Eller (Known as "Eller")

Classical Composer, Professor of Composition, Author of 'Kodumaine viis'

Born Mar 07, 1887

Tartu, Estonia

Passed Away Jun 16, 1970 Tallinn, Estonia

Lifespan 83 years old

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"Listen to the quiet rustle of our pine needles; in that sound lies the secret melody of our homeland."

Archival Overview

Foundational classical symphonist who founded the Tartu school of composition, authored the iconic piece 'Homeland Melody' (Kodumaine viis), and personally mentored world-renowned composers Arvo Pärt and Lepo Sumera.

Biographical Record

Heino Eller was born in Tartu on March 7, 1887. Studying composition under Vasily Kalafati at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, Eller returned to Tartu in 1920 to establish an innovative, impressionist-influenced school of instrumental music.

His evocative symphonic poem Koit (Dawn, 1918) and intimate string piece Kodumaine viis (Homeland Melody) captured the misty pine forests and quiet waters of Estonia. Moving to the Tallinn State Conservatory in 1940, Eller was the venerated master who nurtured the genius of Arvo Pärt, Jaan Rääts, and Eduard Tubin.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Metsakalmistu (Forest Cemetery)
Tallinn, Estonia

                         GPS: 59.4710, 24.8690                    

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