Eino Tamberg

Eino Tamberg (27 May 1930, Tallinn – 24 December 2010, Tallinn) was an Estonian composer.Tamberg's most notable works are the ballet Johanna tentate (1971) and the Trumpet Concerto No. 1 (1972). The trumpet concerto remains one of his most popular works and was performed not only in Europe, but also in Hong Kong and Singapore, and was recorded by Håkan Hardenberger. Tamberg also wrote concerti for violin (1981), saxophone (1987), clarinet(1996), bassoon (2000), cello (2001) and a second trumpet concerto (1997).

His second opera Cyrano de Bergerac premiered in 1976. This romantic opera, which consists of three acts and an epilogue (Op. 45), was written in 1974 using a libretto by Jaan Kross, based on the play by Edmond Rostand and following the structure of early baroque opera's.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations (1995) he wrote his Celebration Fanfaresse which was premiered in New York City under Neeme Järvi.