Background
Eller, Kheino was born on March 7, 1887 in Yur’ev, now Tartu.
Eller, Kheino was born on March 7, 1887 in Yur’ev, now Tartu.
Graduated in 1920 from the Petrograd Conservatory. Pupil of V. Kalafati.
Before entering the Conservatory studied law at Petersburg University,
1908-1912. Worked as a violinist with theatrical orchestras, 1919-1920. With the Petrograd Bolshoi Theatre of Drama, 1919.
Taught concurrently at the music school. Taught at and directed the department for the theory of composition at the Music School of Tartu, 1920-1940. Professor at the Tallinn Conservatory from 1940.
Wrote mainly instrumental music (chamber and symphony).