Arvo Pärt Internet Edition compiled by Onno van Rijen Updated 2 November 2008 Born 11 September 1935 in Paide (Estland). Education At Music College of Tallinn (piano and musicaltheory under Tormis). From 1957 until 1963 at Tallinn Conservatory (composition under Heino Eller). Works "Music for a Children's Theatre", four easy dances for piano (1956-1957) 1. Puss in Boots - 2. Little Red Riding Hood