Alo Mattiisen was an Estonia

Estonia

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n composer most known for his patriotic

Patriotism

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 melodies, several of which became a staple of the Singing Revolution

Singing Revolution

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Education

In 1984, Mattiisen graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory, becoming a specialist in pedagogy of music. In 1988, he graduated from the same school, becoming a specialist in composition

Musical composition

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Creative period

In 1983, Mattiisen replaced Erkki-Sven Tüür

Erkki-Sven Tüür

Erkki-Sven Tüür is an Estonian composer.Tüür was born in Kärdla on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa. He studied flute and percussion at the Tallinn Music School from 1976 to 1980 and composition with Jaan Rääts at the Tallinn Academy of Music and privately with Lepo Sumera from 1980 to 1984...

 in In Spe. Tüür was leaving the ensemble and seeking a replacement. The first performance of Mattiisen with In Spe was in January 1984.

Awards

In 1988 and 1989, Mattiisen was given the Yearly Culture Award of Music of Estonian SSR.
In 1996, Mattiisen was given the Culture Award of Republic of Estonia.

Sources

• Brief biography at the Estonian Music Information Centre