Cyrillus Kreek

Estonian composer Cyrillus Kreek (1889-1962). Today acknowledged as one of the most important figures in 20th century Estonian choral music, and the solid foundation on which Arvo Pärt and Veljo Tormis established themselves. Like Kodály in Hungary he was an avid collector of his native folksong. He used to colour his own music and to establish the tradition of large-scale choral writing now beloved of Estonian composers.