This publication consists of 12 CDs with sound recordings made in Tallinn in 1939 and a
\nbook containing the lists of the recordings and four articles providing a survey of Estonian
\nmusic, introducing the organization of the recording sessions in 1939, the fate of the matrices
\nand problems of sound restauration. The selection of music recorded includes all important
\ngenres: orchestral music, choral music, piano and organ music, chamber music, solo songs
\nwith piano and with orchestra, excerpts from operas and operettas, hit songs, music for wind
\norchestra. In addition, some speeches by higher statesmen and political leaders were recorded.
\nThe performers are the best Estonian soloists and choruses of the 1930s, the State
\nBroadcasting Symphony Orchestra conducted by Olav Roots, Juhan Aavik and Raimund Kull,
\nand the military band of the Tallinn garrison.
\nEesti helisalvestised 1939 \/ Estonian Sound Recordings 1939 (12 CD-s and book). Ed. by
\nKadri Steinbach, Urve Lippus. Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, 2009, ISBN 978-9985-9797-7-8<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"