Tõnu Kõrvits

Kõrvits in 2013.

Tõnu Kõrvits (born 9 April 1969 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer.[1]

In 1994 he graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre with specialty in composition.[1]

Since 2001 he has taught composition and instrumentation at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.[1]

Since 1994 he has been a member of the Estonian Composers' Union.[1]

Awards

• 2001: Heino Eller Music Prize
• 2016: Order of the White Star, 3rd Class
• 2018: Lepo Sumera Award for Composition
• 2012 and 2016: Cultural Prize of the Republic of Estonia

Works

• 2005: chamber opera "My Swans, My Thoughts"
• 2006: chamber opera "Firegarden"
• 2014: “Stabat Mater” for mixed choir

References

1. "Kõrvits, Tõnu | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 15 February 2021.