ESTONIAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC. THE FIRST CENTURY 1896-1996.
The mission of Estonian nation as the mediator
in the propagation of national achievements of culture is still waiting for much more
extensive and thorough opportunities for realisation in the favourable and safe
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Andres Mustonen. Teater. Muusika. Kino. 1999, No.12, p.51. A round-table conversation – The 20th
century in the thoughts of Estonian musicians.
conditions of the future under formation today. All our national arts have to co-operate
to reach the supernal purpose: unity in spirit and thought in all the imperative and
essential affairs.
The grave lessons of history have demonstrated the urgency of attainment of
this goal, resisting breakdown and collapse both from inside and outside. Our nation
must proceed vigorously and persistently: this is undoubtedly our highest mission and
utmost engagement.
Through great hardships and trials, we hope in future years for greater spiritual
and sublime creation.
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