Robert Jürjendal

About Robert Jürjendal

Robert Jürjendal (1966) Estonian musician, guitarist and composer.

In 1981-1985 he studied classical guitar and composition at (expired link) Tallinn Music School, Estonia. Later, in 1992 - 1997 he participated (expired link) Guitar Craft Courses. In 1992 he formed a group Weekend Guitar Trio who recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary. He as been active member of the groups Fragile, UMA, Five Seasons and performed in many countries.

Beside the Estonian artists Riho Sibul, Tõnis Mägi, Kaido Kirikmäe and many others, Robert has collaborated with Jan Bang (Norway) Petri Kuljuntausta (Finland), David Rothenberg (USA), Andi Pupato (CH), Tim Bowness (UK), Peter Chilvers (UK), Toyah Willcox (UK), Markus Reuter (Austria)

Robert Jürjendal has written music for nature documentaries, theatre and art exhibitions. Beside the guitar music he has composed for harpsichord, string quartet, choirs and mixed ensembles. In 2013 he composed a piece for Weekend Guitar Trio and Estonian Philamonic Chamber Choir.
As a band member/ leader or producer he has released more than 45 albums.

Robert Jürjendal has released three solo albums: Source of Joy (Unsung Records 2013), Balm of Light (iapetus media 2015) Simple Past (Strangiato Music 2016).

Robert Jürjendal works as an active freelancer composer/ artist.

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