Popular singer and TV host. Member of the Estonian National Opera from 1986-92. Enthusiast of Gilbert and Sullivan, whose work he often performs in the UK. Has released several albums in many countries. Has also written novels in English and Estonian. Was presented to HRH Queen Elizabeth in 2006. The knight of the order of St. Stanislaus.
It's of course Conan, who imitates me. He's got the speed, I have the mileage. (He is often compared to the talk show host Conan O'Brien because of their physical similarity and razor sharp wit. Even though O'Brien is older, Sander has a longer career, appearing regularly on the television since the age of seven.)
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Is a prolific painter, having among others painted the singer Madonna (during her concert in Estonia).
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Doing a season in the Grand Casino Helsinki (Finland) with his orchestra and principals. [March 2008]
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Currently directing The Gipsy Princess at the Estonian National Opera, Tallinn. He is also the set and costume designer and does one of the male principal roles (Count Boni Cancsianu). [March 2010]
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Acquired the Cambridge Certificate of Profficiency in English in 1994.
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Is a productive painter and had an exhibition in the Estonian State Art Gallery in 2006.
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In 1995 acquired Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (level A).