Saar was born at the small borough of Hüpassaare (now in Karjasoo, Suure-Jaani Parish), Kreis Fellin in the Livonian Governorate of the Russian Empire (now Estonia), to Mihkel and Ann Saar (née Kimmel). His father was employed in the forestry business. He was the eldest of fours siblings; Anna (1885–1968), Hans (1895–1979) and Jaan (1897–1898). He received his education in the village school at Kaansoo and the Suure-Jaani Parish school. His music teacher in the Suure-Jaani parish school was Joosep Kapp, the father of Artur Kapp, another famous Estonian composer. Additionally, Saar's father was a talented organist, who gave him lessons at home.
Adult lifeedit
In 1901, Saar left home to study music at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. He graduated in 1908 but chose to continue his studies. After graduation in 1911, he became a music teacher in Tartu. Ten years later, in 1921, he moved to Tallinn, Estonia as a freelance composer and organist. He spent his summers in his native borough Hüpassaare.
In August 1915, he married Elise Paalmann. The couple had two children; a daughter Heli (1917–1975) and a son, Ülo (1927–1945). The marriage ended in divorce when Elise moved to the United States in 1937, initially expecting Saar to join her. However, Saar decided that he didn't wish to leave Estonia. Saar later married Magda Elisabeth Takk and had a daughter named Tuuli.[1]
Careeredit
Early in his career, Saar was influenced by the European music of the early 19th century.
Later in his life, Saar combined Estonian folk music with more contemporary sounds. He mixed vocals into his symphonies. In addition to composing, Saar also wrote lyrics to some of his songs. Usually, these lyrics express a love for Estonia and nature. They also address the brevity of life. Saar's lyrics have been compared to the poetry of Anna Haava and Juhan Liiv.
Selected worksedit
Works for mixed chorus include:
Põhjavaim (Northern Spirit)
Seitse Sammeldunud Sängi (Seven Moss-Clad Tombs)
Oh Kodumaa (Oh, My Homeland)
Mis Sa Nutad, tammekene? (Why Are You Weeping, Oak Tree?)
^Postimees.Helilooja tütar kaalub Hüpassaare maja riigilt tagasiküsimist. 7 August 2002. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
Mart Saar Biography (in Estonian)
Examples of Saar's piano music; short biography
December 18, 2023
mart, saar, september, september, 1882, hüpassaare, october, 1963, estonian, composer, organist, collector, folk, songs, saar, 1932born, 1882, september, 1882hüpassaare, kreis, fellin, livonian, governorate, russian, empiredied28, october, 1963, 1963, aged, ta. Mart Saar 28 September O S 15 September 1882 in Hupassaare 28 October 1963 was an Estonian composer organist and collector of folk songs Mart SaarSaar in 1932Born 1882 09 28 28 September 1882Hupassaare Kreis Fellin Livonian Governorate Russian EmpireDied28 October 1963 1963 10 28 aged 81 Tallinn EstoniaOccupation s Composer organist collector of folk songsYears active1911 1963Spouse s Elise Saar nee Paalmann Magda Elisabeth Saar nee Takk Contents 1 Childhood 2 Adult life 3 Career 4 Selected works 5 ReferencesChildhood edit nbsp Birthplace of Mart Saar Saar was born at the small borough of Hupassaare now in Karjasoo Suure Jaani Parish Kreis Fellin in the Livonian Governorate of the Russian Empire now Estonia to Mihkel and Ann Saar nee Kimmel His father was employed in the forestry business He was the eldest of fours siblings Anna 1885 1968 Hans 1895 1979 and Jaan 1897 1898 He received his education in the village school at Kaansoo and the Suure Jaani Parish school His music teacher in the Suure Jaani parish school was Joosep Kapp the father of Artur Kapp another famous Estonian composer Additionally Saar s father was a talented organist who gave him lessons at home Adult life editIn 1901 Saar left home to study music at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory He graduated in 1908 but chose to continue his studies After graduation in 1911 he became a music teacher in Tartu Ten years later in 1921 he moved to Tallinn Estonia as a freelance composer and organist He spent his summers in his native borough Hupassaare In August 1915 he married Elise Paalmann The couple had two children a daughter Heli 1917 1975 and a son Ulo 1927 1945 The marriage ended in divorce when Elise moved to the United States in 1937 initially expecting Saar to join her However Saar decided that he didn t wish to leave Estonia Saar later married Magda Elisabeth Takk and had a daughter named Tuuli 1 Career editEarly in his career Saar was influenced by the European music of the early 19th century Later in his life Saar combined Estonian folk music with more contemporary sounds He mixed vocals into his symphonies In addition to composing Saar also wrote lyrics to some of his songs Usually these lyrics express a love for Estonia and nature They also address the brevity of life Saar s lyrics have been compared to the poetry of Anna Haava and Juhan Liiv Selected works editWorks for mixed chorus include Pohjavaim Northern Spirit Seitse Sammeldunud Sangi Seven Moss Clad Tombs Oh Kodumaa Oh My Homeland Mis Sa Nutad tammekene Why Are You Weeping Oak Tree Kover Kuuseke Crooked Fir Malestus A Memory Allik Wellspring Works for male choir include Kull ma Laulaks I Would Sing Works for female choir include Paikesele To The Sun Solo songs include Must Lind Black Bird Lauliku Talveuksindus Singer s Winter Loneliness Piano music includes 20 Rahvaviisi 20 Folk Songs Eesti Suidid Estonian Suites Preluud ja Fuuga G duur Prelude and Fugue in G Humoresk Humoresque Skizze Preludes References edit Postimees Helilooja tutar kaalub Hupassaare maja riigilt tagasikusimist 7 August 2002 Retrieved 7 June 2016 Mart Saar Biography in Estonian Examples of Saar s piano music short biography Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mart Saar amp oldid 1177955594, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
