Enn Võrk

Enn Võrk
Born(1905-03-14)14 March 1905
Volkovysk, Grodno Governorate, Russian Empire
Died20 September 1962(1962-09-20) (aged 57)
Tallinn, Estonian SSR, Soviet Union
EducationTallinn Conservatory
Occupations
  • Composer
  • conductor
  • organist
Years active1926–1962

Enn Võrk (14 March 1905 – 20 September 1962) was an Estonian composer, conductor, and organist.[1][2]

Early life and education

Võrk was born on 14 March 1905 in Volkovysk, Grodno Governorate.

In 1926, he graduated from Tallinn Conservatory.[1]

Career

Between 1926–1933, he conducted Choir of St. John's Church in Tallinn. From 1926–1929, he conducted Radio Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra.[1]

He has been the organist in Tallinn St. John's Church (1926–1933) and Rapla Church (1944–1950, 1955–1962).[1]

Between 1945-1950 and from 1959, he was a member of Estonian Composers' Union.[1]

Death

Võrk died 20 September 1905 in Tallinn

Works

  • choral song "The Estonian Flag" (Eesti lipp)
  • choral song "I Would Take a Flower Chain"
  • choral song "The Singer"
  • oratorio "Vigilate" (1957)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Võrk, Enn | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Enn Võrk". Discogs. Retrieved 2022-09-05.


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