Vikerlased

Vikerlased (The Vikings) is an Estonian opera in three acts by Evald Aav.[1] It is considered to be the first Estonian opera.[2] The libretto is written by Voldemar Loo.[1] The libretto depicts events related to Pillage of Sigtuna in 1187.[2]

The premiere was on 8 September 1928 in Estonia Theatre.[1]

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

References

  1. "Aav, Evald | Eesti Muusika Infokeskus". www.emic.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  2. "Eesti ooper sai 90. aastaseks". Rahvusooper Estonia (in Estonian). 7 September 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
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