Olav Ehala
Born: 1950-07-31
Known For: Sound
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.
Filmography
2025
2019
- The Wings ... (Music)
2011
- Farts of Fury as Pianist
2007
- Life Stories ... (Music)
2006
- Visit of an Old Lady ... (Original Music Composer)
2005
- Pärnography ... (Music)
2003
- Karl and Marilyn ... (Music)
2002
- Burattino ... (Music)
- Concert for a Carrot Pie ... (Music)
2000
- Saamuel's Internet ... (Music)
- Lotte Goes South ... (Music)
1999
- An Affair of Honor ... (Original Music Composer)
1998
- Dear Mister Moon ... (Music)
- Night of the Carrots ... (Music)
1997
- Tom and Fluffy ... (Music)
1995
- Legends of Tallinn ... (Music)
- 1895 ... (Original Music Composer)
1994
- The Firewater as Pianist in the Restaurant
- Jaagup and the Death ... (Music)
1993
- Cabbage Head ... (Original Music Composer)
- Vene metalli ja US $ suudlus ... (Sound Designer)
1992
- Hotel E ... (Original Music Composer)
1991
- The House Spirit ... (Music)
- Departure ... (Music)
- The Dwarf Tree ... (Music)
- Tapers ... (Music)
1989
- Noblesse Oblige ... (Music)
- Pillar ... (Music)
1988
- Theatre Papa Carlo ... (Music)
1987
- Breakfast on the Grass ... (Music)
1986
- Giraffe ... (Music)
1985
- Time Out ... (Music)
- Karoliine's Silver Yarn ... (Original Music Composer)
1983
- The Pigeon Lady ... (Music)
- The Baker and the Chimney Sweep ... (Music)
1982
- The Triangle ... (Music)
1981
- Bumpy ... (Screenplay)
- Some Exercises in Preparation for Independent Life ... (Music)
1980
- Episood ... (Music)
1978
- ...And Plays Tricks ... (Music)
1973
- Don Juan in Tallinn ... (Original Music Composer)
1972
- Kuldrannake ... (Sound Designer)
1971
- Endless Day ... (Music)