Vardo Rumessen

Vardo Rumessen

Vardo Rumessen (8 August 1942 – 24 August 2015) 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.^[1] He was born in Pärnu.

Political activity

Rumessen's political activity centered on restoring Estonia's independence, and he was a member in the following organisations:

• 1989 — Estonian Citizens' Committees' Provisional Communications Department;
• 1989–1995 — Estonian National Independence Party;
• 1990 — Congress of Estonia;
• 1990–1992 — board member of the Estonian Committe;
• 1992 — Estonian Constitutional Assembly (Põhiseaduse Assamblee);
• From the year 1995 member of the Pro Patria Union;
• Throughout 1992–1995 and 1999–2003 member of Riigikogu.

References

1. "Suri pianist, muusikateadlane ja poliitik Vardo Rumessen". Delfi. 25 August 2015.

External links

• Official website www.vardorumessen.ee
• Association of Estonian Professional Musicians.