Väino Puura

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Born (1951-01-30) 30 January 1951 (age 75)
Keema, then part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union
Occupations
  • opera singer
  • operetta singer
Yearsactive1978 - 2011
Väino Puura
Väino Puura in 2012
Born (1951-01-30) 30 January 1951 (age 75)
Keema, then part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union
Alma materTallinn Conservatoire
Occupations
  • opera singer
  • operetta singer
Years active1978 - 2011
Spouse
Sirje Puura
(m. 1974)
ChildrenRene Puura, Annika Puura

Väino Puura (born 30 January 1951) is an Estonian opera and operetta singer (baritone).[1]

In 1978, he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory.[1] From 1976 to 2011, he was soloist for Estonian National Opera.[1] Besides opera roles, he has also participated in several music films (e.g. "Siin me oleme"), television series (e.g. "Kelgukoerad")[1]

Puura was born in Keema, Võru County, Estonia on 30 January 1951. His father Valter and mother Alli were loggers.[2]

Career

During his time at the Tallinn Conservatoire, he sang as part of the Vanemuine Theatre's choir from 1971 to 1973. In 1971, he performed in his first opera role in Luigi Cherubini's Medea.[3]

Roles

Personal life

References

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