Vikerlased

This article is about Estonian opera. For Estonian band, see Vikerlased (band).

Vikerlased (The Vikings) is an Estonian opera in three acts by Evald Aav,^[1] his only opera. It is considered to be the first Estonian opera.^[2] The libretto is by Voldemar Loo,^[1] brother of the composer's first wife, Ida Loo-Talvari. The libretto depicts events related to Pillage of Sigtuna in 1187.^[2]

The premiere was on 8 September 1928 at the Estonia Theatre in Tallinn,^[1] conducted by Raimund Kull.

The opera lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.^[1]

See also

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