Today, 145 years ago, Estonian conductor, pianist, organist and composer Otto Hermann was born in Tartu (13. December 1878 - 17 October 1933). He was the first music director of Estonian theater from 1906-1908. Hermann organised and conducted the first symphony concerts in Tallinn. One of his most famous music pieces is “Spring Symphony” (Kevade sümfoonia, 1924).
Ilus Eesti, beautiful Estonia. My family's homeland. Estonia's countryside and people have an endearing gentleness about them which you fall in love with slowly and imperceptibly. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Estonians' courage and determination to survive despite centuries of repression, tyranny and foreign occupation. This blog aims to promote Estonian news, history and culture and seeks to enlighten readers about everything this unique country has to offer.
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Today in history
Otto Hermann