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Olav Ehala
- Born
- (age 76)
- Credits
- 44 titles
Biography
Olav Ehala (born July 31, 1950 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer.
In 1969, he graduated from Tallinn Music School and then studied composition under Eugen Kapp at the Tallinn State Conservatory, graduating in 1974. From 1975 to 1991 he was the music director for the Estonian State Youth Theater. Since 1991 he has been teaching at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and is currently a Professor Emeritus of Music Pedagogy.
Ehala has been a member of both the Estonian Theatre Union and the Estonian Composers' Union since 1977, having been a chairman for the latter between 2001 and 2014.
He has composed, arranged, and been a pianist for the ensemble Kiigelaulukuuik since 1989 and is a member of many other musical collectives.
He has written music for over 70 plays and 60 films.
Signature work
Known For
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5.9
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Time Out
6.8
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Bumpy
4.6
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Hotel E
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...And Plays Tricks
5.2
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The Triangle
5.7
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Don Juan in Tallinn
7.1
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Night of the Carrots
6.9
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1895
4.7
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Some Exercises in Preparation for Independent Life
6.4
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Tom and Fluffy
8.8
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Lotte Goes South
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Karoliine's Silver Yarn
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The Firewater
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Farts of Fury
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Dear Mister Moon
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Saamuel's Internet
6.7
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Karl and Marilyn
Acting credits 3
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Leelo: We’ll Laugh in the End, No Matter What Film | Self |
| 2011 | Farts of Fury Film | Pianist |
| 1994 | The Firewater Film | Pianist in the Restaurant |
Crew credits 42
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Wings Film | Music |
| 2007 | Life Stories Film | Music |
| 2006 | Visit of an Old Lady Film | Original Music Composer |
| 2005 | Pärnography Film | Music |
| 2003 | Karl and Marilyn Film | Music |
| 2002 | Concert for a Carrot Pie Film | Music |
| 2002 | Burattino Film | Music |
| 2000 | Lotte Goes South Film | Music |
| 2000 | Saamuel's Internet Film | Music |
| 1999 | An Affair of Honor Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1998 | Night of the Carrots Film | Music |
| 1998 | Dear Mister Moon Film | Music |
| 1997 | Tom and Fluffy Film | Music |
| 1995 | Legends of Tallinn Film | Music |
| 1995 | 1895 Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1994 | The Firewater Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1994 | Jaagup and the Death Film | Music |
| 1993 | Vene metalli ja US $ suudlus Film | Sound Designer |
| 1993 | Cabbage Head Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1993 | Winter Sleep Film | Music |
| 1992 | Hotel E Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1991 | The House Spirit Film | Music |
| 1991 | The Dwarf Tree Film | Music |
| 1991 | Departure Film | Music |
| 1989 | Tapers TV | Original Music Composer (2 ep) |
| 1989 | Pillar Film | Music |
| 1989 | Noblesse Oblige Film | Music |
| 1988 | Theatre Papa Carlo Film | Music |
| 1987 | Breakfast on the Grass Film | Music |
| 1986 | Giraffe Film | Music |
| 1985 | Time Out Film | Music |
| 1985 | Karoliine's Silver Yarn Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1983 | The Baker and the Chimney Sweep Film | Music |
| 1983 | The Pigeon Lady Film | Music |
| 1982 | The Triangle Film | Music |
| 1981 | Bumpy Film | Screenplay, Original Music Composer, Conductor |
| 1981 | Some Exercises in Preparation for Independent Life Film | Music |
| 1980 | Episood Film | Music |
| 1978 | ...And Plays Tricks Film | Music |
| 1973 | Don Juan in Tallinn Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1972 | Kuldrannake Film | Sound Designer |
| 1971 | Endless Day Film | Music |