Vikerlased Explained

Vikerlased (The Vikings) is an Estonian opera in three acts by Evald Aav,[1] his only opera. It is considered to be the first Estonian opera.[2] The libretto is by Voldemar Loo, brother of the composer's first wife, Ida Loo-Talvari. The libretto depicts events related to Pillage of Sigtuna in 1187.

The premiere was on 8 September 1928 at the Estonia Theatre in Tallinn, conducted by Raimund Kull.

The opera lasts 2 approximately hours and 15 minutes.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Evald Aav. Estonian Music Information Centre. emic.ee. 8 August 2021.
  2. Web site: Eesti ooper saab 90-aastaseks . ERR . 5 January 2022 . et . 7 September 2018.