Hando Nahkur

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Hando Nahkur (born 7 July 1982) is an Estonian pianist. [1]

Since 2006, he is a member of Association of Estonian Professional Musicians. [1]

Awards

He has won several national and international awards: [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Nahkur, Hando | Estonian Music Information Centre". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  2. "» About Hando | Hando Nahkur". handonahkur.com. Retrieved 19 March 2021.