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Jaan Ots was a renowned Estonian conductor and composer who made significant contributions to the classical music world. He was born on January 18, 1926, in Tallinn, Estonia, to a family of musicians. His father, Juhan Ots, was a well-known composer, and his mother, Helmi Ots, was a pianist. Jaan Ots showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. Ots received his formal music education at the Tallinn Conservatory, where he studied composition and conducting. He graduated in 1950 and began his career as a conductor at the Estonian National Opera. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and was appointed the principal conductor of the opera in 1955. Ots's career as a conductor took off in the 1960s when he began conducting orchestras outside of Estonia. He conducted the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, among others. He also conducted the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, which he helped establish in 1926. Ots was known for his interpretations of the works of Estonian composers, including Eduard Tubin, Arvo Pärt, and Veljo Tormis. He was also a champion of the music of Jean Sibelius, and his recordings of Sibelius's symphonies are considered some of the best interpretations of the works. In addition to his work as a conductor, Ots was also a composer. He wrote music for the stage, including operas, ballets, and musicals. His most famous work is the opera "Regina von Emmeritz," which premiered in 1965 and was based on a novel by Estonian writer Eduard Vilde. Ots received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1969, he was awarded the title of People's Artist of the Estonian SSR, and in 1976, he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor. He was also awarded the Estonian State Prize in 1977 and the Order of the White Star in 1996. One of the highlights of Ots's career was his performance at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. He conducted the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra in a performance of the Olympic Hymn, which was composed by Greek composer Spyridon Samaras. Ots continued to conduct and compose music until his death on May 17, 1977, in Tallinn, Estonia. He was 51 years old. His legacy lives on through his recordings, which continue to be celebrated by classical music enthusiasts around the world.

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