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TOBIAS, Rudolf

Rudolf Tobias

Born in Käina, Hiiumaa Island, May 29, 1873
Died in Berlin, Oct 29, 19181

  • Rudolf Tobias was an extremely important figure in the founding of an Estonian classical music tradition. His “Julius Caesar” Overture is considered to be a foundational symphonic work in the emergence of a distinct classical music culture in the country.2 
  • Tobias’s compositional output includes works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, choir, solo piano and organ, and solo voice.3

Biography (translated)

Sources

  1. Mart Humal, “Tobias, Rudolf” Grove Music Online (Oxford University Press, 2001), accessed August 10, 2022, https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-0000042474.
  2. Uno Soomere, Essay in accompanying booklet, Music From Estonia, Vol. 2 performed by the Scottish National Orchestra conducted by Neeme Järvi, CHAN 8656, 1989, compact disc.
  3. Mart Humal, “Tobias, Rudolf” Grove Music Online.

Pieces