Johannes Hiob (composer)

This article is about Estonian composer. For Estonian politician, see Johannes Hiob (politician).

Johannes Hiob (17 May 1907 Türi Parish – 7 August 1942 Vorkuta prison camp, Russia) was an Estonian composer, organist, and choral conductor. [1]

Born in Lokuta village, he was a graduate of Tallinn Conservatory.[1][2] His approach to composition was influenced by the work of Rudolph Tobias.[1][2]

In 1941 he was mobilized by the Soviet Army to the Arkhangelsk Oblast, and subsequently was imprisoned in the Vorkutlag, where he died in 1942.[1]

Works

  • 1931 cantate "Jesaja kuulutamine"
  • 1935 cantate "Lunastav Issand"
  • 1935 cantate "Jõulukantaat"
  • 1937 oratorium "Suitsev Siinai"
  • 1939 opera "Võidu hind"

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Hiob, Johannes | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Kooliopetaja Johannes Hiob" (PDF) (in Estonian).


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