René Eespere (born 14 December 1953 in

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n composer. His best-regarded works are ''Glorificatio'' (1990) and ''Two Jubilations'' (1995), both written for mixed chorus. Other works include ''Concerto Ritornello for Chamber Orchestra'' (1982/1993), ''Concerto for Flute and Chamber Orchestra'' (1995/98), and ''Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra'' (1996/98).

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1953 births Living people 20th-century Estonian classical composers 21st-century Estonian classical composers Musicians from Tallinn Tallinn Music High School alumni Estonian male classical composers Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre alumni Academic staff of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Moscow Conservatory alumni 20th-century Estonian composers 20th-century Estonian male musicians 21st-century male musicians Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 4th Class {{estonia-composer-stub