Priit Raik


Priit Raik was an Estonian composer, conductor and pedagogue.

Early life and education

Raik was born on 9 July 1948 in Väike-Maarja.
In 1968, he graduated from the Heino Eller Tartu Music College. In 1973 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory in conducting specialty.

Career

His conducting career started in 1970s, when he conducted a military orchestra. 1984-1984 he conducted the Tallinn State Conservatory's orchestras. Since 1990 he worked in Finland.
From 1982 to 1990 he taught conducting at Tallinn State Conservatory.
Death
Raik died on 27 January 2008 in Tartu.

Awards

Works

Works for the choir

  • "Õnne algus" - text: L. Ruud
  • "Valged hiired" - text: H. Muller
  • "Õismäe valss" - text: L. Tungal
  • "Mulgi laul" - text: K. Kass
  • "Pääsusilmad" - text: V. Kollin