Neeme Järvi, the conductor on this album, is an Estonian-born conductor who emigrated to the USA in 1980 and is one of the world's most sought-after conductors.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in September 1986 at the Berwald Hall in Stockholm, Sweden, using Schoeps microphones and Sony PCM-F1 digital recording equipment.
Composer Biography
As a child, Eduard Tubin taught himself flute, played balalaika, and accompanied village fiddlers on an old piano his father bought by selling a calf.
Historical Context
Eduard Tubin grew up during a critical period in Estonian history, witnessing Estonia's declaration of independence in 1918 and the subsequent fight against Soviet communists and the German army.
Composer Biography
In 1944, Eduard Tubin and his family fled to Sweden due to the Soviet occupation of Estonia, where he later worked at the Drottningholm Royal Court Theatre restoring baroque operas and ballets.
Cultural Impact
Neeme Järvi played a crucial role in bringing Eduard Tubin's music to international recognition by programming and recording his works after emigrating to the USA.
Composer Biography
Eduard Tubin, an Estonian composer, grew up in a small village on Lake Peipus, where his father, a fisherman and tailor, played trumpet in the village band.
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