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Peeter VolkonskiEstonian director, actor, rock musician, composer, screenwriter.
Date of Birth: 12.09.1954
Country:  Estonia |
Content:
- Peeter Volkonski: An Estonian Renaissance Man
- Education and Artistic Explorations
- Musical Projects
- Film and Theater
- Literary Contributions
- Recognition
Peeter Volkonski: An Estonian Renaissance Man
Early Life and Artistic LineagePeeter Volkonski, a multifaceted Estonian artist, was born into a distinguished lineage. His father, Prince Andrei Mikhailovich Volkonsky, was a great-great-grandson of the Decembrist Sergei Grigorievich Volkonsky. His mother, Helvi Juurison, was an Estonian poetess. Volkonski also shares a distant connection to the renowned polymath Mikhail Lomonosov.
Education and Artistic Explorations
Volkonski honed his artistic skills at the Tallinn Conservatory from 1972 to 1976. Since 1976, he has flourished as a director, actor, rock musician, composer, and screenwriter. In 1978, he co-founded the rock band "Propeller" with Urmas Alender.
Musical Projects
Volkonski's musical endeavors extended beyond rock music. In 1990, he presented the musical project "Slave Owner's Party of Estonia," characterized by an improvised congress held in Tartu.
Film and Theater
Volkonski's cinematic achievements include the feature film "All My Lenins" (1997), which explored the complexities of Lenin's legacy. He also directed the 2007 melodrama "Red Pearl of Love." Additionally, Volkonski collaborated on the tango-opera "Maria from Buenos Aires" by Astor Piazzolla.
Literary Contributions
Volkonski's literary output includes "Propeller XV" (1995), a compilation of songs, and "Die Woche" (2009), a collection of poetry and reminiscences.
Recognition
Volkonski's artistic accomplishments have been recognized with the Estonian Order of the White Star, 5th Class, which he received in 2001. His multifaceted talents and contributions have established him as an icon of Estonian contemporary art.
