Jaan Pakk (conductor)
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| Born | November 26, 1901 Kallukse, Undla Parish, Kreis Wierland, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire |
| Died | December 8, 1979 (aged 78) Rakvere, Estonia |
| Occupation(s) | Choral conductor, music teacher |
Jaan Pakk (26 November 1901 – 8 December 1979) was an Estonian choral conductor who worked as a music teacher and conducted a wind orchestra in the town of Rakvere.[1] His most notable student is composer Arvo Pärt. In 1992, his sculpted bust was opened in Rakvere gymnasium next to the music classroom. A festival named after him that features young musicians has been held in Rakvere since 2002.[2]
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