Väino Puura
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Born30 January 1951
Keema, then part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union
AlmamaterTallinn Conservatoire
Occupations
- opera singer
- operetta singer
Yearsactive1978 - 2011
Väino Puura | |
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Väino Puura in 2012 | |
| Born | 30 January 1951 Keema, then part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Alma mater | Tallinn Conservatoire |
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| Years active | 1978 - 2011 |
| Spouse |
Sirje Puura (m. 1974) |
| Children | Rene 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]