Mari Vihmand
Born17 May 1967
Tallinn
Alma materEstonian Academy of Music and Theatre

Mari Vihmand (born 17 May 1967 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer.[1] From 1987 to 1995 she taught music theory at the Tallin Music High School.[2]

Early life and education

In 1997, she graduated from Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. 1995–1997, she studied at Lyon Conservatory of Music in France.[1]

Since 1992, she is a member of Estonian Composers' Union.[1] Since 1997, she lives in the town Bad Urach near Stuttgart.[1]

Most of her work is chamber music[2]

Style of music

Vihmand's musical style is recognized for its restrainedly lyrical and freshly sentimental quality,[3] while her music language is often described as poetic and expressive, with an emphasis on balancing the emotional and rational aspects.[4] Her finely crafted sound qualities distinguish her music from others.[4] Vihmand achieved international recognition for her orchestral piece "Floreo," which won the first prize in the category of under-30-year-olds at the UNESCO International Rostrum of Composers held in Paris in 1996.[4] She was also awarded the Cultural Prize of the Republic of Estonia for her chamber opera "Lugu klaasist...Geschichte von Glas" (1995).[4]

Works

  • Laul õnnelikust Corydonist ja Phyllisest (for sopran and chamber ensemble, 1992)
  • Sinfonie (1993)
  • Lugu klassist (chamber opera, 1995)
  • Armastuse valem (opera, 2008)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Vihmand, Mari | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Eesti Muusika Infokeskus". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  3. ↑ "Der Komponist . The composer . Le compositeur - Mari Vihmand". www.edition49.de. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Mari Vihmand". www.schott-music.com. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
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