Tõnu Naissoo (born 18 March 1951) is an

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n composer and jazz pianist. Naissoo Tõnn was born in

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. He is the son of composer Uno Naissoo. He began studying classical piano at the age of six at the Tallinn Music School, graduating in 1970 with a degree in music theory. In 1982 he graduated from the

Tallinn State Conservatory The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (''Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia'') began as a mixed choir of the Estonia Society Musical Department (EMD) on the eve of World War I. The assembly of the Estonia Society created the Tallinn Higher Musi ...

in composition under instruction from Eino Tamberg. He has played on several musical groups, including Tõnu Naissoo Trio, Optimistid (1967–1968), Collage (1967–1972), Sinilind (1971–1972),

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(1972–1976), Synthesis (1977–1980), Kaseke (1980–1981). About 30 years he has been a pianist in the Viru Hotel. He has written music for films and theatrical stages. Awards: * 1991: Estonian Radio's Musician of the Year * 2011: Music Prize of the Estonian Music Council * 2020:

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, V class.

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Living people 1951 births Estonian pianists 20th-century Estonian composers 21st-century Estonian composers Estonian film score composers Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 5th Class Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre alumni Musicians from Tallinn {{Estonia-musician-stub