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,[1] brother of the composer's first wife, Ida Loo-Talvari. The libretto depicts events related to Pillage of Sigtuna in 1187.[2]

The premiere was on 8 September 1928 at the Estonia Theatre in Tallinn,[1] conducted by Raimund Kull.

The opera lasts 2 approximately hours and 15 minutes.[1]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Evald Aav". emic.ee. Estonian Music Information Centre. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Eesti ooper saab 90-aastaseks". ERR (in Estonian). 7 September 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
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