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Des Jona Sendung (Estonian: Joonase lähetamine; 'Jonah's Mission') is an oratorium composed in 1907–1909 by Estonian composer Rudolf Tobias. The oratorium's text is taken from the Bible.[1]

The premiere was on 26 November 1909 in Leipzig St. Andreas Church, conducted by Rudolf Tobias himself. The premiere in Estonia was on 7 June 2018 in Tallinn St. John's Church, conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Tobias, Rudolf | Eesti Muusika Infokeskus". www.emic.ee. Retrieved 11 January 2021.