Tõnis Rätsep was born in Viljandi, one of two children to a father who was a dairyman and a mother who worked in a dairy laboratory.[2] The family later relocated to Rakvere,[2] where he attended primary and secondary schools, graduating from Rakvere Secondary School No. 1 in 1965. The same year he graduated from lessons at the Rakvere Music School, having studied bass accordion.[3]
Rätsep's first appearance on Estonian television was a small role in the Virve Aruoja and Jaan Tooming-directed Eesti Telefilm short feature film Lõppematu päev.[5] Later that year, he was cast in the role of Don Antonio in the Arvo Kruusement-directed romantic feature film musical-comedy Don Juan Tallinnas for Tallinnfilm.[6] In 1972, shortly after graduating from the Tallinn Conservatory, Rätsep began an engagement as a stage actor at the Estonian Drama Theatre in Tallinn. He left the theatre in 1975, before returning in 1978, remaining until 1995.[2] From 1973 until 1977, he was a cast member of the Eesti Televisioon (ETV) children's series Mõmmi ja aabits, and rejoined the series when it was resurrected by Eesti Rahvusringhääling as Mõmmi ja aabits. 20 aastat hiljem between 1998 and 1999.[7] In 1975, he appeared as Toomas, opposite actors Elle Kull and Heino Mandri, in the Tõnis Kask and Ben Drui-directed television drama film Aeg maha!.[8]
In addition to acting, Rätsep has also composed the musical score for the 2011 Arko Okk-directed documentary Monoloogid 3D.[9]
Collaboration with Juhan Viiding
While attending the Tallinn Conservatory, Tõnis Rätsep befriended classmate Juhan Viiding. Apart from acting, the two shared a love of music and poetry and began a lifelong collaboration – reciting poetry set to music at venues throughout Estonia.[10] In 1972, Rätsep and Viiding, along with actor Lembit Ulfsak, formed the musical ensemble Amor Trio, which performed songs from the 1930s and 1940s, frequently appearing on television. The trio disbanded the following year. An album titled Amor Trio 1972 was released in 2004 on the Theka label.[11] In 1979, Rätsep and Viiding co-wrote a play titled Olevused, republished in 2014 by Eesti Keele Sihtasutus. In 1989, the duo recorded an album, Öötöö, as a cassette-only release for the Estonian label Kuldnokk. Rätsep and Viiding would remain close friends until Viiding's suicide in 1995.[12] Their last performance together, Kallis õhtu, took place in 1994 at the café of Rakvere Theatre.[13]
Politics
In October 1980, Rätsep was a signatory of the Letter of 40 Intellectuals, a public letter in which forty prominent Estonian intellectuals defended the Estonian language and protested the Russification policies of the Kremlin in Estonia.[14] The signatories also expressed their unease against Republic-level government in harshly dealing with youth protests in Tallinn that were sparked a week earlier due to the banning of a public performance of the punk rock band Propeller.[14]
Following Estonia's regaining independence from the Soviet Union, Rätsep became a member of the conservative Isamaa party, and served on the Tallinn City Central Council.[15]
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tõnis, rätsep, born, june, 1947, estonian, actor, musician, educator, poet, playwright, rätsep, 2015born, 1947, june, 1947, viljandi, estonianationalityestonianoccupation, actor, musician, educator, poet, playwrightyears, active1972, presentchildren2, contents. Tonis Ratsep born 30 June 1947 1 is an Estonian actor musician educator poet and playwright Tonis RatsepRatsep in 2015Born 1947 06 30 30 June 1947 age 75 Viljandi EstoniaNationalityEstonianOccupation s Actor musician educator poet and playwrightYears active1972 presentChildren2 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Acting career 3 Collaboration with Juhan Viiding 4 Politics 5 Educator 6 Acknowledgements 7 References 8 External linksEarly life and education EditTonis Ratsep was born in Viljandi one of two children to a father who was a dairyman and a mother who worked in a dairy laboratory 2 The family later relocated to Rakvere 2 where he attended primary and secondary schools graduating from Rakvere Secondary School No 1 in 1965 The same year he graduated from lessons at the Rakvere Music School having studied bass accordion 3 In 1968 he enrolled at the Tallinn University of Technology majoring in energetics graduating in 1972 2 Afterward he enrolled in the Performing Arts Department of the Tallinn Conservatory now the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre studying acting under instruction of actor and theatre pedagogue Voldemar Panso graduating in 1972 4 Among his graduating classmates were Kersti Kreismann Ivo Eensalu Vello Janson Rein Kotkas Helle Meri nee Pihlak Katrin Kumpan Martin Veinmann and Juhan Viiding 4 Acting career EditRatsep s first appearance on Estonian television was a small role in the Virve Aruoja and Jaan Tooming directed Eesti Telefilm short feature film Loppematu paev 5 Later that year he was cast in the role of Don Antonio in the Arvo Kruusement directed romantic feature film musical comedy Don Juan Tallinnas for Tallinnfilm 6 In 1972 shortly after graduating from the Tallinn Conservatory Ratsep began an engagement as a stage actor at the Estonian Drama Theatre in Tallinn He left the theatre in 1975 before returning in 1978 remaining until 1995 2 From 1973 until 1977 he was a cast member of the Eesti Televisioon ETV children s series Mommi ja aabits and rejoined the series when it was resurrected by Eesti Rahvusringhaaling as Mommi ja aabits 20 aastat hiljem between 1998 and 1999 7 In 1975 he appeared as Toomas opposite actors Elle Kull and Heino Mandri in the Tonis Kask and Ben Drui directed television drama film Aeg maha 8 In addition to acting Ratsep has also composed the musical score for the 2011 Arko Okk directed documentary Monoloogid 3D 9 Collaboration with Juhan Viiding EditWhile attending the Tallinn Conservatory Tonis Ratsep befriended classmate Juhan Viiding Apart from acting the two shared a love of music and poetry and began a lifelong collaboration reciting poetry set to music at venues throughout Estonia 10 In 1972 Ratsep and Viiding along with actor Lembit Ulfsak formed the musical ensemble Amor Trio which performed songs from the 1930s and 1940s frequently appearing on television The trio disbanded the following year An album titled Amor Trio 1972 was released in 2004 on the Theka label 11 In 1979 Ratsep and Viiding co wrote a play titled Olevused republished in 2014 by Eesti Keele Sihtasutus In 1989 the duo recorded an album Ootoo as a cassette only release for the Estonian label Kuldnokk Ratsep and Viiding would remain close friends until Viiding s suicide in 1995 12 Their last performance together Kallis ohtu took place in 1994 at the cafe of Rakvere Theatre 13 Politics EditIn October 1980 Ratsep was a signatory of the Letter of 40 Intellectuals a public letter in which forty prominent Estonian intellectuals defended the Estonian language and protested the Russification policies of the Kremlin in Estonia 14 The signatories also expressed their unease against Republic level government in harshly dealing with youth protests in Tallinn that were sparked a week earlier due to the banning of a public performance of the punk rock band Propeller 14 Following Estonia s regaining independence from the Soviet Union Ratsep became a member of the conservative Isamaa party and served on the Tallinn City Central Council 15 Educator EditFrom 1975 until 1981 Ratsep was a lecturer at the Tallinn Pedagogical Institute and from 1995 until 2004 he was a lecturer at the Estonian Institute of Humanities 10 Since 1995 he has been a teacher at the Old Town Educational College and a lecturer at the Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church since 2000 2 Acknowledgements EditOrder of the White Star V Class 2001 16 Order of the National Coat of Arms IV Class 2006 2 Karl Ader Award 2006 17 References Edit Tana on sundinud Eesti Paevaleht in Estonian 22 June 2011 Retrieved 25 August 2019 a b c d e f Ratsep Tonis Eesti Entsuklopeedia in Estonian 2015 Retrieved 25 August 2019 Akordion Bajaan Rakvere Muusikakool in Estonian 2018 Retrieved 25 August 2019 a b V lend 1968 1972 kursuse juhendaja Voldemar Panso Eesti Muusika ja Teatriakadeemia lavakunstikool in Estonian 2017 Retrieved 25 August 2019 Loppematu paev Eesti Rahvusringhaaling in Estonian 29 December 2006 Retrieved 25 August 2019 Don Juan Tallinnas Eesti rahvusbibliograafia in Estonian 2019 Retrieved 25 August 2019 Mommi ja aabits Eesti rahvusbibliograafia in Estonian 2019 Retrieved 25 August 2019 Aeg maha Eesti Rahvusringhaaling in Estonian 1974 Retrieved 25 August 2019 Monoloogid 3D Eesti filmi andmebaas in Estonian 16 February 2011 Retrieved 25 August 2019 a b Vastulauseid vaidetele Sirje Kiini kirjutises Juhan Viidingu tahendus I II Looming in Estonian September 2014 Retrieved 25 August 2019 Amor Trio 1972 Digar Digitaalarhiiv in Estonian 2017 Retrieved 25 August 2019 Ruben Aarne 2018 Nadala juubilar Juhan Viiding 70 Kesknadal in Estonian Retrieved 25 August 2019 Kallis ohtu II Tonis Ratsep ja Henn Rebane HeadRead in Estonian 28 May 2017 Retrieved 25 August 2019 a b Vahtre Lauri 28 October 2005 Ajaleht Pravda ja 40 keisri hullu Postimees in Estonian Retrieved 25 August 2019 Kangro Karin 11 September 2013 Isamaa ja Res Publica Liidu kandidaadid Tallinnas HeadRead in Estonian Retrieved 25 August 2019 795 Eesti Vabariigi vaarikat Ohtuleht in Estonian 2 February 2001 Retrieved 25 August 2019 Karl Adra nimeline auhind Eesti Teatriliit in Estonian 2019 Retrieved 25 August 2019 External links EditTonis Ratsep at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tonis Ratsep amp oldid 1069576747, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
