Vardo Rumessen
Vardo Rumessen (8 August 1942 – 24 August 2015) was an Estonian pianist, musicologist and politician for the Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica. He is best known for his work with Eduard Tubin's music.[1] He was born in Pärnu. In his performances abroad, he played works by Estonian composed that were forbidden under the Soviet regime.[2]
Political activity
Rumessen's political activity centered on restoring Estonia's independence, and he was a member in the following organisations:
- 1989: Estonian Citizens' Committees' Provisional Communications Department;
- 1989–1995: Estonian National Independence Party;
- 1990: Congress of Estonia;
- 1990–1992: board member of the Estonian Committee;
- 1992: Estonian Constitutional Assembly (Estonian: Põhiseaduse Assamblee);
- From the year 1995 member of the Pro Patria Union;
- Throughout 1992–1995 and 1999–2003 member of Riigikogu.
References
- ↑ "Suri pianist, muusikateadlane ja poliitik Vardo Rumessen". Delfi. 25 August 2015.
- ↑ Tyler, Tracey (February 26, 1990). "Visiting Estonian Pianist Performs Forbidden Works". The Toronto Star. Toronto, ON. p. 14. Retrieved November 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Official website www.vardorumessen.ee Archived 2019-05-10 at the Wayback Machine
- Association of Estonian Professional Musicians Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
Categories:
- 1942 births
- 2015 deaths
- Musicians from Pärnu
- Politicians from Pärnu
- Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995
- Members of the Riigikogu, 1999–2003
- Recipients of the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 5th Class
- Estonian National Independence Party politicians
- Isamaa politicians
- 20th-century classical pianists
- 21st-century Estonian classical pianists
- Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre alumni
- 20th-century Estonian musicians
- 21st-century Estonian musicians
- 20th-century male pianists
- 21st-century male pianists
- Estonian musician stubs
- Classical pianist stubs