The Phenomenon of the Estonian Musicians in the Soviet Period

Student: Ivanov Anton

Educational Programme: Applied Cultural Studies (Master)

Year of Graduation: 2018

The professional musical art of Estonia is divided into different epochs, among which the Soviet time occupies a special place. During this period the academic musical culture underwent an upsurge and became more mass, educational institutions were opened, more people began to teach music. At the moment, the discourse that is used in the study of Soviet music is extremely negative. However, former students and students of the Soviet era are now heads of educational musical institutions, concert halls and theaters. The study is devoted to the influence of Grand narratives on the Soviet musical culture of Estonia.

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