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.
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