Data analysis and creation of methodological basis for the thematic-bibliographical catalogue of Heino Eller´s works.

The state of research on Estonian national art music is not to be commended: currently, both the scientific monographs and catalogues of works are missing. This widening gap in source studies is a major problem in the development of national musical culture and threatens the vitality of Estonian culture as a whole. The lack of structured and up-to-date research prevents the foundational cultural texts from relating to contemporary living culture: the absence of studies and editions makes it difficult to create new interpretations and promote the national culture in Estonia and internationally. This project aims to create a modern scientific database and a specific methodological framework for producing a thematic-bibliographic catalogue of Heino Eller's oeuvre. In the following stages, the results of this project can be applied in three domains: a) the creation of a thematic-bibliographical catalogue, b) writing of a monograph on Eller, and c) publishing the composer's collected works.