René Eespere (born 14 December 1953 in

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) is an

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n composer. Eespere's music is noted for its spiritual dimension; he has also incorporated elements from pop music . His best-regarded works are ''Glorificatio'' (1990) and ''Two Jubilations'' (1995), both written for mixed chorus.Choral Music in the Twentieth Century By Nick Strimple

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