Riho Esko Maimets

Riho Esko Maimets is a part-time Lecturer in Solfeggio and Music Theory at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT), with a permanent appointment since 2014. He is also a doctoral student at EAMT under Kerri Kotta, focusing on temporality in contemporary music from a composer's perspective.

• Professional Artist Diploma, Curtis Institute of Music (2012–2014)
• Master of Music, University of Toronto (2010–2012)
• Bachelor of Music, EAMT (2006–2010)

His research and creative work centers on contemporary music composition, exploring temporal structures, sacred themes, and interdisciplinary collaborations with choral, chamber, and orchestral forms. Recent compositions like riburadapidi (2023) and Ecdysis (2022–2023) integrate experimental temporal frameworks with diverse instrumental ensembles.

Key trends in his 15 most recent works (2015–2025) include sacred music motifs (Two Prayers to the Holy Light), temporal experimentation (Three Contemplations), and collaborations with international ensembles such as the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra.

• First Prize, Rudolf Tobias Composition Competition (2024)