births
August 8, 1942
Vardo Rumessen, Estonian pianist and musicologist (died 2015)
Vardo Rumessen
Vardo Rumessen was an Estonian pianist, musicologist and politician for the Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica. He is best known for his work with Eduard Tubin's music. He was born in Pärnu. In his performances abroad, he played works by Estonian composed that were forbidden under the Soviet regime.