Tiia-Ester Loitme, a renowned Estonian conductor, was born on December 19, 1933, in the vibrant city of Tallinn. Her musical journey began in 1944, when she enrolled in the local music school, which was an integral part of the prestigious Tallinn State Conservatory, to study the piano.
However, her life took an unexpected turn in 1949, when she and her family were forcibly deported to Siberia. It would be seven long years before she would return to her homeland in 1956. Upon her return, Loitme's passion for music only grew stronger, and she went on to pursue her dream of becoming a conductor.
In 1965, she achieved her goal by graduating from Tallinn State Conservatory with a specialization in choir conduction. Her professional career was marked by two significant stints, first from 1965 to 1975 and again from 1987 to 2006, during which she worked as a music teacher and choir conductor at the esteemed Tallinn English College.
Since 1970, Loitme has been the devoted conductor of the renowned girls' choir Ellerhein, a position she has held for over five decades. Throughout her illustrious career, Loitme has been an integral part of Estonia's vibrant musical landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the country's cultural heritage.
