Background
Kapp, Eugen was born on May 26, 1908 in Astrakhan’.
Kapp, Eugen was born on May 26, 1908 in Astrakhan’.
Kapp studied under his father at the Tallinn Conservatory and graduated from there in 1931.
Characterized by simple harmonies, march rhythms and an appealing melodic style, his music is reflective upon the musical ideas favoured by the Stalinist regime of the 1940s and 1950s. He is best remembered today for his contribution to Russian opera. Born at Astrakhan, Kapp was the son of Artur Kapp, who was also a composer and teacher.
Four years later he joined the adjunct faculty at the Conservatory where he taught music theory and composition. In 1947 he was appointed as a full professor at the Conservatory, acting as rector from 1952 to 1964. Several of Kapp's students, such as Eino Tamberg, went on to have successful careers.
From 1948 to 1965, Kapp served as chair of the Estonian Composers' Union. Kapp died in Tallinn in 1996.
Member, Communist Party, since 1947.
Member, Communist Party, since 1947.