From 1934–37 and 1941–44, he worked in the orchestra of the Estonia Theatre (now the Estonian National Opera) and from 1937–41 in the Symphony Orchestra of the State Broadcasting Company (now the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra).
Aastail 1934–1937 ja 1941–1944 töötas ta Estonia teatri (praegu Rahvusooper Estonia) orkestris ning 1937–1941 Riigi Ringhäälingu sümfooniaorkestris (praegu Eesti Riiklik Sümfooniaorkester).