Mart Saar (August 28, 1882 - October 28, 1963) was an Estonian composer. Saar was born in the Estonian village of Hüpassaare to a family of forest keepers. He received his education at the village school in Kaansoo and the Suure-Jaani parish school. His music teacher at the Suure-Jaani parish school was Joosep Kapp, the father of Artur Kapp, another famous Estonian composer. Additionally, Saar's father was a talented organist who gave him lessons at home. In 1901, Saar left home to study music at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. He graduated in 1908 but chose to continue his st… read more
Mart Saar (August 28, 1882 - October 28, 1963) was an Estonian composer. Saar was born in the Estonian village of Hüpassaare to a family of forest keepers. He received his education at the village school in Kaansoo and the Suure-Jaani parish school. His music teacher at the Suure-Jaani parish… read more
Mart Saar (August 28, 1882 - October 28, 1963) was an Estonian composer. Saar was born in the Estonian village of Hüpassaare to a family of forest keepers. He received his education at the village school in Kaansoo and the Suure-Jaani parish school. His music teacher at the Suure-Jaani parish school was Joosep Kapp, the father of Artur Kapp, another famous Estoni… read more
