Ülo Vinter

Estonian composer. (January 3, 1934, Tallinn – July 2, 2000, Käsmu) Member of the Estonian Composers' Union since 1958. Works for the stage (especially musicals, ballets) and incidental music for puppet and feature films form a significant part of Ülo Vinter’s oeuvre. Additionally, his has composed works for orchestra (e.g. orchestral suite Paunvere), songs for children, choral music, light music (songs and pieces for light music orchestra) and chamber music. Lyricism and humour, also nature motives and character images can be found in his music. Many of his works have been awarded in composition competitions.