Olav Ehala
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- Born
- July 31, 1950 (age 76)
Olav Ehala (born July 31, 1950 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer.
In 1969, he graduated from Tallinn Music School and then studied composition under Eugen Kapp at the Tallinn State Conservatory, graduating in 1974. From 1975 to 1991 he was the music director for the Estonian State Youth Theater. Since 1991 he has been teaching at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and is currently a Professor Emeritus of Music Pedagogy.
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Ehala has been a member of both the Estonian Theatre Union and the Estonian Composers' Union since 1977, having been a chairman for the latter between 2001 and 2014.
He has composed, arranged, and been a pianist for the ensemble Kiigelaulukuuik since 1989 and is a member of many other musical collectives.
He has written music for over 70 plays and 60 films.
Known for
Breakfast on the Grass
August 1, 1987
Time Out
May 20, 1985
Bumpy
December 28, 1981
Hotel E
January 20, 1992
...And Plays Tricks
January 1, 1978
The Triangle
March 2, 1982
Don Juan in Tallinn
May 7, 1973
Night of the Carrots
December 4, 1998
1895
May 6, 1995
Some Exercises in Preparation for Independent Life
January 1, 1981
Tom and Fluffy
January 1, 1997
Lotte Goes South
December 2, 2000
Behind the camera41
- 2019The Wings Music
- 2007Life Stories Music
- 2006Visit of an Old Lady Original Music Composer
- 2005Pärnography Music
- 2003Karl and Marilyn Music
- 2002Concert for a Carrot Pie Music
- 2002Burattino Music
- 2000Lotte Goes South Music
- 2000Saamuel's Internet Music
- 1999An Affair of Honor Original Music Composer