Alo Mattiisen
Birth date
April 22, 1961
Death date
May 30, 1996
Place of birth
Jõgeva, Estonian SRR, USSR [now Estonia]
Profession
Sound
Age
35 years
Biography
Alo Mattiisen (April 22, 1961 – May 30, 1996) was an Estonian musician and composer. One of the most famous melodies that he composed was a patriotic song titled "No land is alone", with lyrics written by the Estonian poet Jüri Leesment. Several other of his patriotic compositions became staples for the Singing Revolution including the ‘Five Patriotic Songs’ series. Alo Mattiisen was born in the town of Jõgeva. His father was Evald Mattiesen. In 1984, Mattiisen graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory, becoming a specialist in pedagogy of music. In 1988, he graduated from the same school, becoming a specialist in composition.
Also known as
Ало Маттиисен
