Gennadi Podelski

Estonian composer, pianist and group leader. Born in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), USSR, he graduated from Tallinn Conservatory in 1954 with a major in composition under Prof. Eugene Kapp. Podelski worked with the Estonian Philharmonic Orchestra as their conductor-in-residence (1946-48) and, later, as their recital pianist (1948-57), during which time he performed in concert with many of Estonia's leading singers. Podelski was also the artistic leader of the vocal-instrumental group known as 'Laine' from 1960 to 1970. Although the major part of his output represents popular and folk music (well over 500-published songs), Podelski also composed serious music (chamber, choral and orchestral) as well as that for stage plays, television and feature films. Also known as Gennady Podelsky, Геннадий Подэльский or Геннадий Подельский.