Vardo Rumessen (8 August 1942 – 24 August 2015) was an Estonian pianist, musicologist and politician for the Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica. He is best known for his work with Eduard Tubin's music. He was born in Pärnu. Political activity Rumessen's political activity centered on restoring Estonia's independence, and he was a member in the following organisations: 1989: Estonian Citizens' Committees' Provisional Communications Department; 1989–1995: Estonian National Independence Party; 1990: Congress of Estonia; 1990–1992: board member of the ; 1992: (); From the year 1995 member of the Pro Patria Union; Throughout 1992–1995 and 1999–2003 member of Riigikogu. References External links Official website www.vardorumessen.ee Association of Estonian Professional Musicians Estonian classical pianists 1942 births 2015 deaths People from Pärnu Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995 Members of the Riigikogu, 1999–2003 Recipients of the Order of the National Coat of Arms, 5th Class Estonian National Independence Party politicians Isamaa politicians 20th-century classical pianists 21st-century classical pianists Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre alumni 20th-century Estonian musicians 21st-century Estonian musicians 20th-century Estonian politicians