Eugen Kapp
Born: 26th May 1908, Astrakhan, Russia
Died: 29th October 1996, Tallinn, Estonia
Nationality: Estonian
Eugen Arturovich Kapp was an Estonian composer and music educator. Characterized by simple harmonies, march rhythms and an appealing melodic style, his music is reflective upon the musical ideas favoured by the Stalinist regime of the 1940s and 1950s. He is best remembered today for his contribution to Russian opera.
Born in Astrakhan, Russia, Kapp was the son of Artur Kapp, also a composer and teacher. His first cousin was the composer, organist and music teacher Villem Kapp.
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