Person
Olav Ehala
Sound · Born 1950-07-31
Biography
Olav Ehala (born July 31, 1950 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer. In 1969, he graduated from Tallinn Music School and then studied composition under Eugen Kapp at the Tallinn State Conservatory, graduating in 1974. From 1975 to 1991 he was the music director for the Estonian State Youth Theater. Since 1991 he has been teaching at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and is currently a Professor Emeritus of Music Pedagogy. Ehala has been a member of both the Estonian Theatre Union and the Estonian Composers' Union since 1977, having been a chairman for the latter between 2001 and 2014. He has composed, arranged, and been a pianist for the ensemble Kiigelaulukuuik since 1989 and is a member of many other musical collectives. He has written music for over 70 plays and 60 films.
Known for
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
Original Music Composer
The Pigeon Lady
Music
Endless Day
Music
Breakfast on the Grass
Music
Hotel E
Original Music Composer
The House Spirit
Music
Don Juan in Tallinn
Original Music Composer
Bumpy
Screenplay
Tapers
Music
Life Stories
Music
Filmography
- 2025Leelo: We’ll Laugh in the End, No Matter WhatSelf
- 2019The WingsMusic
- 2011Farts of FuryPianist
- 2007Life StoriesMusic
- 2006Visit of an Old LadyOriginal Music Composer
- 2005PärnographyMusic
- 2003Karl and MarilynMusic
- 2002Concert for a Carrot PieMusic
- 2002BurattinoMusic
- 2000Lotte Goes SouthMusic
- 2000Saamuel's InternetMusic
- 1999An Affair of HonorOriginal Music Composer
- 1998Night of the CarrotsMusic
- 1998Dear Mister MoonMusic
- 1997Tom and FluffyMusic
- 1995Legends of TallinnMusic
- 19951895Original Music Composer
- 1994The FirewaterPianist in the Restaurant
- 1994Jaagup and the DeathMusic
- 1993Vene metalli ja US $ suudlusSound Designer
- 1993Cabbage HeadOriginal Music Composer
- 1993Winter SleepMusic
- 1992Hotel EOriginal Music Composer
- 1991The House SpiritMusic
- 1991The Dwarf TreeMusic
- 1991TapersMusic
- 1991DepartureMusic
- 1989PillarMusic
- 1989Noblesse ObligeMusic
- 1988Theatre Papa CarloMusic
- 1987Breakfast on the GrassMusic
- 1986GiraffeMusic
- 1985Time OutMusic
- 1985Karoliine's Silver YarnOriginal Music Composer
- 1983The Baker and the Chimney SweepMusic
- 1983The Pigeon LadyMusic
- 1982The TriangleMusic
- 1981BumpyScreenplay
- 1981Some Exercises in Preparation for Independent LifeMusic
- 1980EpisoodMusic
- 1978...And Plays TricksMusic
- 1973Don Juan in TallinnOriginal Music Composer
- 1972KuldrannakeSound Designer
- 1971Endless DayMusic
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