Jaan Pakk (conductor)

Jaan Pakk
Born	(1901-11-26)November 26, 1901 Kallukse, Undla Parish, Kreis Wierland, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire
Died	December 8, 1979(1979-12-08) (aged 78) Rakvere, Estonia
Occupation(s)	Choral conductor, music teacher

Jaan Pakk (26 November 1901 – 8 December 1979) was an Estonian choral conductor who worked as a music teacher and conducted a wind orchestra in the town of Rakvere.[1] His most notable student is composer Arvo Pärt. In 1992, his sculpted bust was opened in Rakvere gymnasium next to the music classroom. A festival named after him that features young musicians has been held in Rakvere since 2002.[2]

Awards

• 1957: Honored Teacher of the Estonian SSR

References

1. Monument
2. Legend Jaan Paku auks musitseeriti hoo ja lustiga