Mirjam Tally

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • 2015
    19'
    amplified cello, symphony orchestra, electronics
    Fp: Leho Karin (cello), Tammo Sumera (electronics), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Anu Tali; April 15, 2016, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days
  • Lament [Lament]
    2013
    12'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 1111, 1+2, strings
    Fp: Norrlands Operan Symphony Orchestra, conductor Rumon Gamba; January 23, 2014, Norrlands Operan, Umeå
    FpEst: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Olari Elts; June 4, 2021, Estonia Concert Hall
    Commissioned by: Norrlands Operan
  • 2010
    15'
    symphony orchestra: 3233, 2221, 1+2, strings
    Fp: Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Dmitri Slobodeniouk; March 16, 2011, Berwaldhallen, Stockholm
    Commissioned by: Swedish Radio
    CD „Eclipse“, Mirjam Tally (2011); Uppsala Chamber Orchestra, c. Paul Mägi, Eric Ericson´s Chamber Choir, c. Maria Goundorina, Mari Targo (violin), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Monika Mattiesen (flutes), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, c. Dmitri Slobodeniouk
    Publisher: Gehrmans Musikförlag
  • Eclipse
    2010
    15'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 1111, percussion (2 players), strings
    Fp: Uppsala Chamber Orchestra, conductor Paul Mägi; May 12, 2011, Uppsala Konsert & Kongress
    Commissioned by: Uppsala Chamber Orchestra
    CD „Eclipse“, Mirjam Tally (2011); Uppsala Chamber Orchestra, c. Paul Mägi, Eric Ericson´s Chamber Choir, c. Maria Goundorina, Mari Targo (violin), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Monika Mattiesen (flutes), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, c. Dmitri Slobodeniouk
    Distributor: EMIC MT 035
  • Turbulence
    version for smaller group
    2008
    10'
    symphony orchestra: 3231, 1110, percussions (2), electric guitar, piano, strings
    Fp: Pärnu City Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; June 18, 2008, Tartu St. John's Church, Estonian Young Composers Festival
  • 2006
    10'
    symphony orchestra: 2233, 2221, 1+2, electric guitar, piano, strings, live-electronics (ad lib)
    Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; April 13, 2007, Estonia Concert Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD „Eclipse“, Mirjam Tally (2011); Uppsala Chamber Orchestra, c. Paul Mägi, Eric Ericson´s Chamber Choir, c. Maria Goundorina, Mari Targo (violin), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Monika Mattiesen (flutes), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, c. Dmitri Slobodeniouk
    CD "Estonian composers (VI). Risto Joost", Estonian Public Broadcasting (2010); Virgo Veldi (saxophone), Ene Nael (portative organ), Risto Joost (counter-tenor), Jaan Varts (electric guitar), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Monika Mattiesen (flute), Petteri Pitko (harpsichord), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Vox Clamantis, artistic director Jaan-Eik Tulve, conductor Risto Joost
    Publisher: Gehrmans Musikförlag
    Manuscript

Works for chamber orchestra

  • 2021
    10'
    chamber orchestra: 2222, 1100, 1, strings
    Fp: Nordiska kammarorkestern, conductor Kolja Blacher; February 17, 2021 Sundsvall Tonhalle, Sweden
    Commissioned by: Nordiska kammarorkestern
    Distributor: EMIC MT 066
  • Aurora Borealis
    2017
    12'
    chamber orchestra: 2222, 1100, percussion, strings
    Fp: Västerås Sinfonietta, conductor Simon Crawford-Phillips; May 17, 2018, Västerås Concert Hall, Sweden
    Commissioned by: Västerås Sinfonietta
    Publisher: Svensk Musik
  • Lightfields
    2015
    10'
    chamber orchestra: 2222, 1100, 1, strings
    Fp: Nordiska Kammarorkestern, conductor Emil Eliasson; January 20, 2017, Tonhallen, Sundsvall, Sweden
    Commissioned by: Nordiska Kammarorkestern
    Publisher: Gehrmans Musikförlag
  • Signals [Signaalid]
    Signals I
    Signals II

    2011
    12'
    chamber orchestra: 1111, 1100, percussion (1), strings, pipa ad libitum
    Fp: Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; October 27, 2011, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, festival "Nyyd"
    Commissioned by: Festival "Nyyd"
    Distributor: EMIC MT 027

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

  • Perpetuum mobile
    2011
    12'
    percussion, synthesizer, strings
    Fp: Anto Õnnis (percussion), Tallinn Sinfonietta, conductor Lauri Sirp; June 3, 2011, Tartu St. John's Church, Estonian Composers' Festival
    Commissioned by: Anto Õnnis, Estonian Composers' Festival
    Distributor: EMIC MT 053

Works for flute and orchestra

  • Autumn Whispers
    2009
    10'
    flute, chamber orchestra: percussion (1, some instruments amplyfied), piano (or synthesizer), strings
    Fp: Monika Mattiesen (flute), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; March 2, 2010, Kumu Art Museum
    Commissioned by: Monika Mattiesen and Tallinn Philharmonic Society
    CD „Eclipse“, Mirjam Tally (2011); Uppsala Chamber Orchestra, c. Paul Mägi, Eric Ericson´s Chamber Choir, c. Maria Goundorina, Mari Targo (violin), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Monika Mattiesen (flutes), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, c. Dmitri Slobodeniouk
    Distributor: EMIC MT 051
    Manuscript

Works for violin and orchestra

  • Spring [Allikas]
    Hommage à Joseph Haydn
    2009
    9'
    solo violin, percussion, strings
    Fp: Malmö Chamber Orchestra, conductor Alexander Einarsson; November 18, 2009, Malmö Palladium Concert Hall, Sweden
    Commissioned by: Swedish Association for Contemporary Music and Sound Art C-Y Contemporary
    Distributor: EMIC MT 024
  • Birds and Shadows
    2008
    10'
    violin, string orchestra
    Fp: Mari Targo (violin), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee; March 3, 2009, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Mari Targo, State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert
    CD „Eclipse“, Mirjam Tally (2011); Uppsala Chamber Orchestra, c. Paul Mägi, Eric Ericson´s Chamber Choir, c. Maria Goundorina, Mari Targo (violin), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Monika Mattiesen (flutes), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, c. Dmitri Slobodeniouk
    Publisher: Gehrmans Musikförlag

Works for harp and orchestra

  • Déjà vu
    2010
    15'
    kannel or harp, string orchestra
    Fp: Kannel version: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; June 3, 2010, St. John's Church, Tartu, IX Estonian Composer's Festival. Harp version: Gunnhildur Einarsdóttir (harp), Pärnu City Orchestra, conductor Kaisa Roose; April 5, 2014 Pärnu Concert Hall, April 6, 2014 Tallinn Seaplave Harbour, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: IX Estonian Composer's Festival
    Distributor: EMIC MT 034

Works for two or more soloists and orchestra

  • Winter Island
    version of the piece with the same name written in 2009
    2012
    10'
    2 cellos, string orchestra
    Fp: Dio Violoncellissimo: Olga Veselina-Vadim Larchikov, Crimean Academic Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Masataka Matsuo; September 19, 2012, Black Sea Navy Sailor's Club, Sevastopol
    Commissioned by: Duo Violoncellissimo
    Distributor: EMIC MT 040
  • Winter Island
    version of the piece for ensemble
    2009
    10'
    viola, cello, string orchestra
    Fp: XVI international string players' summer course orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee; July 25, 2010, Haapsalu Kuursaal, Haapsalu String Festival
    Commissioned by: Eva Punder & Haapsalu String Festival

Works for other instrument and orchestra

  • Déjà vu
    2010
    15'
    kannel or harp, string orchestra
    Fp: Kannel version: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; June 3, 2010, St. John's Church, Tartu, IX Estonian Composer's Festival. Harp version: Gunnhildur Einarsdóttir (harp), Pärnu City Orchestra, conductor Kaisa Roose; April 5, 2014 Pärnu Concert Hall, April 6, 2014 Tallinn Seaplave Harbour, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: IX Estonian Composer's Festival
    Distributor: EMIC MT 034

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

  • 1997
    5'
    kannel (Estonian zither) ensemble
    Fp: kannel ensemble: Ruth Rahula, Hedi Viisma, Liisi Laanemets, Tuule Kann, Maarja Maasing; April 17, 1998, Blackhead Brotherhood´s House, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD „Mirjam Tally” (ARM Music, 2003); Kristi Mühling, Hedi Viisma (kannels), Ruth Kuhi, Tuule Kann (bass kannels)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 028
    Manuscript

Duos

  • Warm Life at the Foot of the Iceberg [Soe elu jäämäe jalamil]
    2014/2023
    6'
    kannel, harpsichord
    Fp: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Ene Nael (harpsichord); April 12, 2023, Tallinn Writers' House
  • Quasar
    2019
    organ, harpsichord
    Fp: Kristel Aer (organ), Ene Nael (harpsichord); October 12, 2019, Tallinn Dome Church
  • Luminescent seas
    2017
    12'
    apmlified bass flutem amplified cello
    Text: Thomas Fitzsimmons (in English)
    Fp: Duo Glow (Anna Svensdotter – flute, My Hellgren – cello); October 21, 2017, Visby, Vårdklockan Church
    CD "Break a leg", Geiger Grammofon (2023); Anna Svensdotter (flute), My Hellgren (cello)
  • 2014/2016
    6'
    clarinet, piano
    Fp: Jože Kotar (clarinet), Luca Ferrini (piano); July 7, 2017, Suđuroy, The Faroe Islands, festival Summartónar
    Distributor: EMIC MT 047
  • Warm Life at the Foot of the Iceberg [Soe elu jäämäe jalamil]
    2014
    8'
    cello, piano
    Fp: Leho Karin (cello), Diana Liiv (piano); April 26, 2015, Meder Hall, Tallinn
    Distributor: EMIC MT 046
  • Shadow of the Moon [Kuu vari]
    2009
    8'
    kannel, accordion
    Fp: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Jaak Lutsoja (accordion); June 4, 2010, St. John's Church, Tartu, IX Estonian Composer's Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composer's Festival
  • I Have Seen Seen
    2005/2007
    3'
    2 kannels
    Distributor: EMIC MT 032
  • I Have Seen Seen
    2005
    3'
    2 guitars
    Fp: The Gothenburg Combo (Sweden): David Hansson (guitar), Thomas Hansy (guitar); October 14, 2005, Kanuti Guild Hall, NYYD Festival, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: NYYD Festival
    Distributor: EMIC MT 031
  • Nicks in Wrangle [Sarvikud sõnelevad]
    2003
    2'30''
    2 cellos
    Fp: Andreas Lend, Villu Vihermäe; November 10, 2003, Kuusalu High School, Estonia
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Information Centre
    Distributor: EMIC MT 014
    Manuscript
  • 2000
    6'30''
    accordion, percussion
    Fp: Külli Möls (accordion), Anto Õnnis (percussion); June 7, 2003, Võru Cultural Centre „Kannel”
    Commissioned by: Külli Möls & State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert
    Distributor: EMIC MT 012
  • Sketch [Eskiis]
    1999
    9'
    guitar, vibraphone
    Commissioned by: Lauri Jõeleht
  • Dialogue [Kõnekahe]
    1996/1997
    2'
    flute, kannel
    Fp: Kristi Mühling (zither), Janika Lentsius (flute); April 17, 1998, Blackhead Brotherhood´s House, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Manuscript

Trios

  • Allé
    2021
    10'
    contrabass recorder, guitar, bass clarinet
    Fp: Trio Vilse; November 18, 2022, All Saints Church (Allhelgonakyrkan), Lund, Sweden
    Commissioned by: Trio Vilse
  • 2014/2021
    9'
    clarinet, cello, piano
    Distributor: EMIC MT 064
  • Against All Four Winds [Nelja tuule poole]
    2015
    10'
    alto flute, guitar, cello
    Fp: Haga Duo: Sareidah Hildebrand (flute) and Joakim Lundström (guitar), Andreas Lend (cello); July 8, 2015, Vahastu Church, Rapla Church Music Festival
    Distributor: EMIC MT 050
  • Streamline [Voolujoon]
    2012
    8'
    kannel, harp, harpsichord
    Fp: Una Corda: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Ene Nael (harpsichord), Liis Viira (harp); October 26, 2012, Estniska Skolan i Stockholm, October 27, 2012, Visby Cathedral
    Commissioned by: Ensemble Una Corda
    CD „Streamline“, Una Corda (2022); Ensemble Una Corda: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Liis Jürgens (harp), Ene Nael (harpsichord)
  • Yellow [Kollane]
    Version of the piece with the same name written in 2010
    2012
    8'
    harp, kannel, harpsichord
    Fp: Una Corda: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Ene Nael (harpsichord), Liis Viira (harp); October 26, 2012, Estniska Skolan i Stockholm, October 27, 2012, Visby Domkyrka
    Distributor: EMIC MT 037
  • 3-steps
    version of the piano piece "Steps" written in 2009
    2010
    clarinet, piano, cello
    Fp: Tartu New Music Ensemble; June 6, 2010, Tartu St. John's Church, Estonian Composers' Festival
  • In the Evening, Goldenrod Dust [Õhtute kuldkollane tolm]
    version of the piece written in 2001
    2010
    soprano saxophone, accordion, percussion
    Fp: Ursula Chillaud (soprano saxophone), Jaak Lutsoja (accordion), Anto Õnnis (percussion); June 4, 2010, Tartu St. John's Church, IX Estonian Composers' Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers' Festival
  • 2009
    16'
    violin, viola, cello
    Fp: Cecilia Zilliacus (violin), Johanna Persson (viola), Kati Raittinen (cello); February 8, 2010, Nybrokajen 11, Stockholm, Swden
    Commissioned by: Swedish Radio
    CD "Dedicated to Trio ZilliacusPerssonRaitinen", Phono Suecia (2011); Cecilia Zilliacus (violin), Johanna Persson (viola), Kati Raittinen (cello)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 061
  • Line [Joon]
    version of the piece of the same title written in 2006
    2007
    7'
    flute, cello, kannel
  • version of the piece of the same title written in 2006
    2007
    7'
    kannel, harpsichord, harp
    Fp: Ensemble Una Chorda: Kristi Mühling (Estonian zither), Liis Jürgens (harp), Ene Nael (harpsichord); February 14, 2009, Kadriorg Palace, series
    CD "Una Corda", Una Corda (2011); Ensemble Una Corda: Liis Viira (harp), Kristi Mühling (kannel), Ene Nael (harpsichord) (arranged by Una Corda)
  • Flow [Vool]
    2004/2006
    7'
    flute, kannel (Estonian zither), accordion
    Fp: Marko Ojala (accordion) and ensemble “Altera Veritas” (Latvia): Ieva Lapiņa (kokle), Anda Zaborovska (kokle), Andis Klučnieks (flute); August 12, 2004, Pärnu Concert Hall, Estonia, concert series Upbeat ´04
    Commissioned by: State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert
    CD “Altera Veritas” (2005); Ieva Lapiņa (kokle), Anda Zaborovska (kokle), Andis Klučnieks (flute), Marko Ojala (accordion)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 025
  • 2006
    7'
    flute, cello, piano
    Fp: Reval Ensemble: Lea Leiten (piano), Neeme Punder (flute), Aare Tammesalu (cello); November 25, 2006, Tallinn Town Hall
    Commissioned by: State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert
    Distributor: EMIC MT 041
  • 2001
    5'
    soprano saxophone, percussion, piano
    Fp: Heli Reimann (saxophone), Anto Õnnis (percussion), Siim Poll (piano); May 13, 2003, Tallinn Town Hall
    Commissioned by: Heli Reimann & State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert
  • Gammas [Gammad]
    2000
    8'
    3 kannels
    Fp: March 8, 2003, Pärnu, Estonia
    Commissioned by: Kristi Mühling

Quartets

  • 2015
    9'
    violin, viola, cello, harpsichord
    Fp: Ensemble Nordic Affect; January 30, 2016, Harpa, Reykjavik, Iceland, Festival Dark Music Days
    FpEst: Ensemble Nordic Affect; April 13, 2016, Kanuti Guild Hall, Estonian Music Days
  • 3-steps
    version of the piano piece
    2010
    8'
    flute, kannel, accordion, cello
    Fp: Tarmo Johannes (flute), Kristi Mühling (kannel), Sirje Mõttus (accordion), Aare Tammesalu (cello); January 12, 2011, Pirita Convent, Tallinn
    Distributor: EMIC MT 030
  • Small Fish [Väike kala]
    part of “Fishes for Four” by Pille Kangur, Tatjana Kozlova, Malle Maltis, Mirjam Tally
    2002
    3'
    flute, oboe, double bass, piano
    Fp: Leonora Palu (flute), Riivo Kallasmaa (oboe), Indrek Pajus (double bass), Jorma Toots (piano); October 10, 2002, Tallinn, Autumn Festival of the Estonian Academy of Music
    Commissioned by: Autumn Festival of the Estonian Academy of Music
  • When the Trees Are Bare, the Year Appears [Kui puud jäävad raagu, tuleb nähtavale aasta]
    2001
    6'
    bass flute/flute, 3 electric guitars
    Fp: Monika Mattiesen (flutes), Weekend Guitar Trio: Robert Jürjendal, Tõnis Leemets, Mart Soo; February 9, 2002, Estonian Academy of Music Opera Studio
    Commissioned by: Monika Mattiesen
    CD „Mirjam Tally” (ARM Music, 2003); Monika Mattiesen (flutes), Weekend Guitar Trio: Robert Jürjendal, Tõnis Leemets, Mart Soo
    Distributor: EMIC MT 043
  • Mythos
    in 4 movements
    2000
    30'
    4 players: 2 kannels, bass zither, fixed media
    Fp: Mirjam Tally Band: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Hedi Viisma (kannel), Ruth Kuhi (bass kannel), Mirjam Tally (electronics); August 18, 2000, Tallinn Town Hall, Pärnu Town Hall Music Festival
    Commissioned by: State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert

String quartets

  • Winter Island
    2009
    10'
    string quartet
    Fp: string quartet KELT: Eva Punder (violin), Tiina Pangsep (violin), Kerstin Tomson (viola) ja Lembi Mets (cello); 16.01.2011, Glass Hall of the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, concert series 'Sunset Concerts' of Tallinn Georg Ots Music School
    Distributor: EMIC MT 039

Quintets

  • 2020
    10'
    alto flute, bass clarinet, piano, cello, double bass
    Fp: YXUS Ensemble; April 28, 2021, online from Laulasmaa, Arvo Pärt Centre, Estonian Music Days & Baltic Music Days
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days
    Distributor: EMIC MT 063
  • All Landscapes Are Waxen [Kõik maastikud on vahast]
    2002
    5'
    flutes, percussion, 3 electric guitars
    Fp: Monika Mattiesen (flutes), Madis Metsamart (percussion), Weekend Guitar Trio: Robert Jürjendal, Tõnis Leemets, Mart Soo; June 22, 2002, Tartu St. John's Church Days, Estonia
    Commissioned by: Tartu St. John's Church Days
    CD „Mirjam Tally” (ARM Music, 2003); Monika Mattiesen (flutes), Madis Metsamart (percussion), Weekend Guitar Trio
    CD „E-stuudio” (Estonian Academy of Music, 2004); Monika Mattiesen (flutes), Madis Metsamart (percussion), Weekend Guitar Trio

Sextets

  • The Turn
    2017
    8'
    alto flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, percussion
    Fp: Ansambel Norrbotten NEO, conductor B. Tommy Andersson; March 15, 2018, Luleå Kulturens hus, Sweden
    Distributor: EMIC MT 054
  • Shift 2
    version of the piece
    2009
    8'
    flute, bass clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, cello
    Fp: Ensemble U:; June 5, 2010, St. John's Church, Tartu, IX Estonian Composer's Festival
    Distributor: EMIC MT 033

Septets

  • Mirage [Miraaž]
    2013
    12'
    saxophone, cello, piano, string quartet
    Fp: Virgo Veldi (saxophone), Marius Järvi (cello), Ralf Taal (piano), String Quartet Prezioso; September 16, 2013, Estonian National Opera
    Commissioned by: Estonian State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert
    Distributor: EMIC MT042
  • Membrane Fragmentation [Membrane Fragmentation]
    2012
    8'
    clarinet, bass clarinet, guitar, mandolin, violin, viola, cello, fixed media ad libitum
    Fp: New European Ensemble; November 20, 2012, Kulturhuset, Stockholm, festival "Sound of Stockholm"
    Publisher: Gerhrmans Musikförlag
  • Moonwalker
    2012
    11'

    bass clarinet, percussion, string quintet (2 vl, vla, vc, cb)
    Fp: ensemble Sonanza, conductor Jan Risberg; 24.03.2012, II studio of Swedish Radio, Stockholm
    Commissioned by: ensemble Sonanza
    Distributor: EMIC MT 038

  • Aura
    2002
    6'
    7 players: flute, bass clarinet, glockenspiel, marimba, 3 conga-drums, 3 gongs, chromatic zither (or Estonian folk kannel), violin, viola, violoncello
    Fp: Ensemble Courage; March 23, 2003, Dresden, Germany
    Commissioned by: Ensemble Courage

Works for large ensemble (8+)

  • Vortex
    Vortex I
    Vortex II

    2013
    13'30''
    15 players: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, harp, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass
    Fp: Large ensemble of Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Taavi Kull; April 11, 2014, Estonia Concert Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Publisher: Gerhrmans Musikförlag
  • Shift
    2008
    7'
    flute/piccolo, oboe, clarinet/bass clarinet, bassoon, horn, percussion (1 player), piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass
    Fp: BIT 20 Ensemble; September 4, 2008, Palazzina Liberty, Stresa festival, Italy
  • I Know I’ll Be Reborn as a Bird [Tean, et taassünnin linnuna]
    2001
    10'
    15 players: flute, didgeridoo, tanpura, electric guitar, orchestra bells, vibraphone, piano, accordion, 2 violins, viola, violoncello, double bass, bass clarinet, tuba, flexaton
    Fp: Mirjam Tally Band, conductor Aivo Välja; July 6, 2001, Pärnu St. Elizabeth Church, David Oistrakh Festival, Pärnu, Estonia
    Commissioned by: David Oistrakh Festival
    Publisher: Svensk Musik

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for flute

  • Corners [Nurgad]
    2010
    3'
    flute
    Distributor: EMIC MT 019
  • Last Year's Sun Still Glitters in the Drop of Water [Veetilgas sätendab veel möödundaastane päike]
    2000
    4'
    flute, fixed media
    Fp: Monika Mattiesen (flute); July 19, 2000, Mustjala Elementary School, Estonia, Mustjala Music Festival „Ecsotics and high culture”
    Commissioned by: Oksana Sinkova
    CD "Alpha Waves", Anna Svensdotter, SFZ Records (2012); Anna Svensdotter (flööt)
    CD "Spanning", Chamber Sound (2010); Monika Mattiesen (flute), Peeter Salmela (Tibetan cymbals, singing bowls)
    CD "Monika Mattiesen. Manuscript", Estonian Radio (2006); Monika Mattiesen (flute), Mirjam Tally (electronics), Peeter Salmela (Tibetan cymbals, singing bowls)
    CD "Mirjam Tally" (ARM Music, 2003); Monika Mattiesen (flute), P. Salmela (Tibetan bells, Tibetan singing bowls)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 007

Works for clarinet

  • 2001
    7'
    bass clarinet
    Fp: Meelis Vind (bass clarinet); June 20, 2002, Tartu St. John’s Church Days, Estonia
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD „Mirjam Tally”, ARM Music (2003). Meelis Vind
    Distributor: EMIC MT 009

Works for bassoon

  • Rivers [Jõed]
    Obligatory piece at the Republican Wind and Percussion Players’ Competition 2012
    2011
    8'
    bassoon
    Fp: 23.03.2012, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, the Republican Wind and Percussion Players’ Competition 2012
    Distributor: EMIC MT 003

Works for saxophone

  • Ghost song
    2002
    6'30''
    soprano saxophone
    Fp: Jandra Puusepp (saxophone); October 4, 2003, Estonian Academy of Music Autumn Festival
    Commissioned by: Heli Reimann
    Distributor: EMIC MT 008

Works for trumpet

  • Streams
    2010
    6'
    trumpet
    Fp: Marco Blaauw (trumpet); October 3, 2010, Lübeck Kolosseum
    Commissioned by: Hanseatic City of Lübeck
    Distributor: EMIC MT 004

Works for cello

  • 2014
    7'
    cello (version also for cello and fixed media)
    Fp: Aare Tammesalu (cello); June 14, 2014, Chişinău Art Museum, Moldova, 23. International Festival Days of New Music (Zilele Muzicii Noi)
    FpEst: Aare Tammesalu (cello); June 21, 2014, Tääksi Watermill Open Air Stage, Suure-Jaani Music Festival
    Commissioned by: Aare Tammesalu
    CD „New Estonian Chamber Music“, Estonian Music Information Centre (2017); Leho Karin (cello)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 056

Works for double bass

  • First Flight [Esimene lend]
    2015
    5'
    double bass
    Fp: October 12, 2015, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Competition for Estonian String Players
    Distributor: EMIC MT 055

Works for piano

  • Steps
    2009
    10'
    piano
    Fp: Peter Friis Johansson (piano); October 20, 2010, Kammaren, Stockholm
    Commissioned by: Swedish Radio
  • Different Rains
    2003
    3'
    piano
    Fp: Marrit Gerretz-Traksmann (piano); October 2003, Nõmme Music School, Estonia
    Commissioned by: Estonian Piano Teachers’ Association
    Distributor: EMIC MT 001

Works for other instrument

  • Event Horizon
    2019
    10'
    harpsichord
    Fp: Ene Nael (harpsichord); April 10, 2022, Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn Harpsichord Festival
    Commissioned by: Ene Nael
    Distributor: EMIC MT 068
  • Twilight Breaker [Videvikumurdja]
    2016
    9'
    kannel
    Fp: Kristi Mühling (kannel); March 22, 2016, Tallinn, The Museum of Occupations
  • 2001
    5'
    harpsichord, fixed media
    Fp: Ene Nael (harpsichord); April 5, 2002, Estonian Academy of Music, united concert of the Estonian Music Days Festival and Harpsichord Days
    Commissioned by: Ene Nael & International Harpsichord Days
    Distributor: EMIC MT 006
  • Rainbow [Vikerkaar]
    1999
    2'
    kannel
    Commissioned by: Kristi Mühling
    Distributor: EMIC MT 020
  • Structures [Struktuurid]
    1996
    3'30''
    kannel
    Fp: Kristi Mühling (kannel); April 17, 1998, Blackhead Brotherhood´s House, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD "Una Corda", Una Corda (2011); Kristi Mühling (kannel)
    CD „Mirjam Tally” (ARM Music, 2003); Hedi Viisma (kannel)
    CD „Wir spielen kannel” (Forte, 2000); Hedi Viisma (kannel)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 005
    Manuscript

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • Ljuset och mörkret
    I. Natten
    1.1 stjärnhimmel 1
    1.2 Kyla
    1.3 stjärnhimmel 2
    ii. Ljuset
    2.1 Ljus 1
    2.2 Längtan
    2.3 Ljus 2
    iii. Tiden
    3.1 Puls
    3.2 Midsommartid

    2014
    45'
    mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 1111, 1+2, harp, synthesizer, strings
    Text: Paulus Utsi (in Swedish)
    Fp: Chamber Choir Sångkraft, NorrlandsOperan Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; February 27, 2014, Norrlands Operan, Umeå
    Commissioned by: Swedish Radio P2
    Publisher: Gehrmans Musikförlag
  • Night [Öö]
    version of "Night is Night is Night"
    2003/2007
    15'
    youth choir, soloists, symphony orchestra: 2233, 0000, percussion (2 players), electric guitar, accordion, synthesizer, Estonian zither kannel, strings
    Text: Indrek Hirv
    Fp: Students and teachers of Georg Ots Tallinn Music School; March 31, 2008, Russian Drama Theatre, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD "La Primavera", Georg Otsa nimeline Tallinna Muusikakool (2009). Georg Ots Tallinn Music School Symphony Orchestra and Choir, conductor Hando Põldmäe

Works for children's choir and orchestra

  • Night Is Night Is Night [Öö on öö on öö]
    2003/2004
    15'
    children’s choir, percussion, electric guitar, Estonian zither (kannel), synthesizer, string orchestra
    Text: Indrek Hirv
    Fp: Robert Jürjendal (electric guitar), Ene Nael (synthesizer), Maarja Maasing (kannel), Anto Õnnis (percussion), Old Town Educational College’s Girls’ Chorus and orchestra, conductor Mikk Üleoja; May 9, 2004, Old Town Educational College Mother’s Day concert, Estonia Concert Hall
    Commissioned by: Peeter Sarapuu, Old Town Educational College

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • Vårtidens ljus
    2018
    8'
    mixed choir, crotales (played by singers)
    Text: Nils-Aslak Valkeapää (in Swedish)
    Fp: Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble, conductor Erik Westberg; February 15, 2018, Studio Acusticum, Piteå, Sweden
    Distributor: EMIC MT 052
  • 2014
    15'
    mixed choir, traditional instruments, fixed media
    Text: Kristiina Ehin (translated to English by Ilmar Lehtpere)
    Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Kaspars Putniņš; October 3, 2015, Tubin Hall of the  Heino Eller Tartu Music School
    Commissioned by: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

Works for male choir and instrument(s)

  • 2 Pages, 122 Words on Music and Dance [2 lehekülge, 122 sõna muusikast ja tantsust]
    2005
    13'
    male choir, male quartet, electric guitar, percussion, fixed media
    Text: John Cage’s “Silence”: „2 pages, 122 words on music and dance”
    Fp: Rein Roos (percussion), Iljo Toming (electric guitar), Estonian National Male Choir, Male Quartet Improloo (Priit Lehto, Kristjan Laasimer, Aare Kruusimäe, Rene Keldo), conductor Kaspars Putninsh; January 31, 2006, Pärnu Concert Hall, February 2, 2006, Ro
    Commissioned by: Kaspars Putninsh and Estonian National Male Choir
    Distributor: EMIC MT 022

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer´s Day?
    2012
    3'
    baritone, piano
    Text: William Shakespeare
    Fp: Jakob Högström (baritone), Michael Engström (piano);April 29, 2012, Royal Swedish Academy of Music
    Commissioned by: Royal Swedish Academy of Music (Kungliga Musikaliska Akademien)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 059

Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)

  • The Modern Magnificat to Snow
    2021
    13'
    2 female voices, glass harp, 2 accordions, percussion/sound objects
    Text: John Frederick Nims (versions both in English and Swedish)
    Fp: Duo Gretli & Heidi; April 3, 2022, Ö2 Scenkonst, Stockholm, Sweden
    Commissioned by: Duo Gretli & Heidi
    Distributor: EMIC MT 067
  • Hundred Words for Snow
    2019
    13'
    5 musicians: sound objects, voic(es), double bass, percussion, violin
    Fp: Ensemble Viva Black, duo Gretli & Heidi; November 3, 2019, Khimaira, Stockholm, Sweden
    Commissioned by: Viva Black, duo Gretli & Heidi
    Distributor: EMIC MT 060
  • Stjärnorna (The Stars)
    2012
    8'
    vocal ensemble (A (solo) AATTBBBB), saxophone quartet
    Text: Edith Södergran (versions both in Swedish and English)
    Fp: Vox Clamantis, SaxEst; January 15, 2013, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church
    Commissioned by: State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert
    Distributor: EMIC MT 057
  • Eye Pool [Veesilm]
    2010
    10'
    voice, flute, kannel, cello
    Text: Indrek Hirv
    Fp: Ensemble Resonabilis; November 27, Old Town Music House, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Resonabilis
  • Yellow [Kollane]
    2010
    8'
    female voice, flute, kannel, cello
    Text: Indrek Hirv
    Fp: Ensemble Resonabilis; January 12, 2011, Pirita Convent, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
    Distributor: EMIC MT 036
  • Norse Dusk [Põhjala videvik]
    2008
    7'
    female voice, accordion
    Text: Tui Hirv
    Commissioned by: Jaak Lutsoja
    Distributor: EMIC MT 058
  • Long Way to Go [Teel olla on veel] [Teel olla on veel]
    2007
    5'
    1st version: vocal ensemble, claves, 2 wine glasses (played by members of vocal ensemble), accordion, synthesizer or positive organ, Estonian zither kannel or harp; 2nd version: soprano, claves (played by soprano), accordion, cello
    Text: Doris Kareva
    Fp: 2nd version: versioon: Kersti Ala-Murr (soprano), Jaak Lutsoja (accordion), Tõnu Jõesaar (cello); June 26, 2008, Pärnu Concert Hall
    Commissioned by: Jaak Lutsoja
    CD "Å tie ville være galt...", J. Lutsoja (2010); Kersti Ala-Murr (soprano), Jaak Lutsoja (accordion), Tõnu Jõesaar (cello), Lilian Jõesaar (english virginal)
  • Our School [Meie kool]
    2002/2006
    10'
    reciter, cello, percussion, saxophone, fixed media (electronics if needed); 2nd redaction: reciter, violoncello, percussion, saxophone, fixed media (electronics if needed), flute
    Text: Elo Viiding
    Fp: Ardo Ran Varres (reciter), Leho Karin (cello), Madis Metsamart (percussion), Virgo Veldi (saxophone); February 26, 2003, Writers’ House, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Tarmo Johannes for the concert series Black Ceiling Concerts
  • Opening of the Museum of Occupations [Okupatsioonimuuseumi avamine]
    Music for the opening ceremnoy of the Museum of Occupations
    2003
    7'
    reader, percussion (1), accordion
    Text: Indrek Hirv, Reet Sool
    Fp: Indrek Hirv, Jaak Johanson (readers), Jaak Lutsoja (accordion), Anneli Kadakas (percussion); June 27, 2003, lobby of the Museum of Occupations
  • After a Kihnu folk song
    2002
    8'
    2 female voices, 1 male voice, bowed harp (Estonian Hiiu-kannel), chromatic zither (Estonian kannel), crotta cello
    Text: Hasso Krull
    Fp: Jaak Johanson (male voice), Mirjam Tally (female voice), Ensemble Wirbel: Krista Sildoja (bowed harp), Meelika Hainsoo (female voice), Kristjan Priks (crotta cello), Elo Kalda (chromatic kannel); April 6, 2003, Kloostri Ait, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days F
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD „Mirjam Tally” (ARM Music, 2003); Jaak Johanson (male voice, jew’s harp), Mirjam Tally (female voice, 6-string kannel), Ensemble Wirbel: Krista Sildoja (bowed harp), Meelika Hainsoo (female voice), Kristjan Priks (crotta cello), Elo Kalda (kannel)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 013
  • Swinburne
    2000
    12'
    reciter, soprano, baritone, accordion, percussion, electric guitar
    Text: Hasso Krull
    Fp: Ardo Ran Varres (reciter), Katrin-Heli Pintsaar (soprano), Alar Pintsaar (baritone), Külli Möls (accordion), Vambola Krigul (percussion), Robert Jürjendal (electric guitar); April 9, 2001, Estonian Academy of Music, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD „Estonian composers II” (Estonian Radio, 2002); Ardo Ran Varres (reciter), Katrin-Heli Pintsaar (soprano), Alar Pintsaar (baritone), Külli Möls (accordion), Vambola Krigul (percussion), Robert Jürjendal (electric guitar)
    CD „Mirjam Tally” (ARM Music, 2003); Ardo Ran Varres (reciter), Iris Oja (soprano), Alar Pintsaar (baritone), Robert Jürjendal (electric guitar), Vambola Krigul (percussion), Külli Möls (accordion)
  • Unfading Snow [Närbumatu lumi]
    1999
    10'
    male voice, female voice, piano, percussion, fixed media
    Text: Tõnu Õnnepalu
    Fp: Villu Valdmaa (baritone), Moonika Sutt (mezzo-soprano), Heili Vaus (piano), Vambola Krigul (percussion), Mirjam Tally (electronics); November 3, 1999, Tallinn Town Hall
    Commissioned by: Tallinn Philharmonic Society concert series „The way to the modern times"
  • Aquarium [Akvaarium]
    1998
    2'
    female voice, flute, kannel
    Text: Mario Kivistik
    Fp: Iris Oja (female voice), Tarmo Johannes (flute), Kristi Mühling (Estonian zither); June 18, 2005, Tartu St. John’s Church Days, Estonia
    Distributor: EMIC MT 016
  • Don’t-Forget-Me-Flowers [Äraunustamindlilled]
    1998
    4'
    female voice, flute, kannel
    Text: Tiia Toomet
    Fp: Iris Oja (female voice), Tarmo Johannes (flute), Kristi Mühling (Estonian zither); June 18, 2005, Tartu St. John’s Church Days, Estonia
    Distributor: EMIC MT 018
  • Naked [Alasti]
    1998
    2'30''
    female voice, kannel
    Text: Mario Kivistik
    Fp: Iris Oja (female voice) Kristi Mühling (zither); June 18, 2005, Tartu St. John’s Church Days, Estonia
    Distributor: EMIC MT 017

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Sky Over the Lake
    2023
    7'
    mixed choir, sound objects
    Text: Ann Keniston
    Fp: Swedish Radio Choir, Arve Henriksen (trumpet), Anders Jormin (double bass), Sinikka Langeland (kantele), conductor Kaspars Putniņš; August 31, 2023, Berwaldhallen, Stockholm, Baltic Sea Festival
    Commissioned by: Swedish Radio Choir
  • Call Love to Mind [Tuleta meelde armastust]
    Estonian version of "Call Love to Mind" written in 2009
    2016
    mixed choir
    Text: Kristiina Ehin (in Estonian)
    Fp: Chamber Choir Collegium Musicale, conductor Endrik Üksvärav; January 17, 2017, Kultuurikatel, Tallinn
  • 2015
    7'
    mixed choir, seashell wind chimes, fixed media ad lib
    Text: Kristiina Ehin
    Fp: Collegium Musicale, conductor Endrik Üksvärav; April 1, 2016, St. Nicholas's Church, Tallinn Music Week
    Commissioned by: Collegium Musicale
    CD „New Estonian Choral Music“, Estonian Music Information Centre (2017); Chamber Choir Collegium Musicale, conductor Endrik Üksvärav
    Distributor: EMIC MT 048
  • "Sinu vari" version in English
    2015
    7'
    mixed choir, seashell wind chimes, fixed media ad lib
    Text: Kristiina Ehin, translated in English by Ilmar Lehtpere
    Fp: Chamber Choir Collegium Musicale, conductor Endrik Üksvärav; January 17, 2017, Tallinn Creative Hub
    Distributor: EMIC MT 049
  • Blåeld
    2014
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Alfred Lindahl (in Swedish)
    Fp: Chamber Choir Collegium Musicale, conductor Roland Viilukas; June 1, 2016, Theatre NO99, Tallinn
  • En strimma hav (A Strip of Ocean)
    2012
    4'
    mixed choir, rainstick and claves ad libitum (played by choir members)
    Text: Edith Södergran (in Swedish)
    Fp: Chamber Choir Ave, conductor Jerica Gregorc Bukovec; November 18, 2012, Slovene Philharmonic Great Hall, Ljubljana
    Commissioned by: Ragnar Håkansson
    Distributor: EMIC MT 045
  • Animalistic Hymn
    2010
    11'
    mixed choir, claves
    Text: Edith Södergran (in Swedish)
    Fp: Swedish Radio Choir, conductor Peter Dijkstra; 21.01.2012, St Jacob's Church, Stockholm
    Commissioned by: Swedish Radio
    Distributor: EMIC MT 015
  • Call Love to Mind
    2009
    8'
    chamber choir
    Text: Kristiina Ehin (English translation by Ilmar Lehtpere)
    Fp: Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, conductor Martina Batic; 24.04.2010, Stockholm Concert House
    Commissioned by: Eric Ericson Chamber Choir
    CD „Eclipse“, Mirjam Tally (2011); Uppsala Chamber Orchestra, c. Paul Mägi, Eric Ericson´s Chamber Choir, c. Maria Goundorina, Mari Targo (violin), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Monika Mattiesen (flutes), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, c. Risto Joost, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, c. Dmitri Slobodeniouk
  • Stone Song [Kivilaul]
    2005
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Suuman
    Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonian Defence Forces and Nargen Choir, conductor Veronika Portsmuth; March 24, 2006, Glasshall of the Tallinn Song Stage, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
    Publisher: Wessmans Musikförlag

Works for female choir a cappella

  • Your Shadow
    "Sinu vari" version in English, arrangement for female choir
    2015/2021
    7'
    female choir (SSA), seashell wind chimes, fixed media ad lib
    Text: Kristiina Ehin, translated in English by Ilmar Lehtpere
    Commissioned by: Female choir Eviva
    Distributor: EMIC MT 065
  • Rain Song [Vihmalaul]
    2013
    5'
    female choir, wind chimes ad lib.
    Text: Aleksander Suuman
    Fp: Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Andrus Siimon; April 23, 2014, Tallinn Methodist Church
    CD „New Estonian Choral Music 2012–2014“, Estonian Choral Association (2014); Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Andrus Siimon
    Distributor: EMIC MT 042

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • Handmill Song [Käsikivi laul]
    2018
    6'
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Children's Choir Ellerhein, conductor Mari Roos; April 7, 2018, Estonian Radio 1st Studio, Tallinn Music Week

ELECTRONIC, ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AND MULTIMEDIA WORKS

  • 2022
    20'
    electronics
    Fp:
    As a recording: Mirjam Tally (voice, electronics), Guðrún Óskarsdóttir (harpsichord), Jonas Nilsson (double bass), Matilda Andersson (voice), Anders Matell (bassoon); January 17, 2023, Swedish Radio P2

    Commissioned by: Swedish Radio
  • 2017
    9'
    Paezold contrabass recorder, tape
    Fp: Anna Petrini (Paezold contrabass recorder); May 19, 2017, Uppsala, Galleri 1, SOLO Festival, Sweden
    CD "Interferences", Mirjam Tally (2017); Anna Petrini (Paezold contrabass recorder), Jorge Variego (clarinets), Matilda Andersson, David Åhlén (vocals), Girilal Baars (vocals, didgeridoo), Mirjam Tally (vocals, electronics)
  • In the Bottomless Hollow of the Winter Sky
    2016
    10'
    Baroque violin, electronics
    Fp: Halla Steinunn Stefánsdóttir (Baroque violin); January 27, 2017, Kaldalón, Harpa, Reykjavik, Iceland, Dark Music Days
    CD "Interferences", Mirjam Tally (2017); Halla Steinunn Stefánsdóttir (Baroque violin), Mirjam Tally (vocals, metal constructions, electronics)
  • Zona
    Performance for voice and electronics inspired by films of Andrei Tarkovsky
    2016
    voice, electronics
    Fp: Girilal Baars (vocal, electronics), Mirjam Tally (electronics); June 27, 2016, Fårö Church, Sweden, Bergman Week
  • 2016
    electronics
    Fp: April 16, 2016, Kultuurikatel, Small Hall, Estonian Music Days
  • Before Dawn
    2014
    9'
    alto flute, fixed media
    Fp: Anna Svensdotter (flute); June 7, 2015, Almedalsbiblioteket, Visby, Sweden
  • Birds for Company
    2014
    7'
    cello, fixed media (version also for solo cello)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 062
  • 2014
    15'
    mixed choir, traditional instruments, fixed media
    Text: Kristiina Ehin (translated to English by Ilmar Lehtpere)
    Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Kaspars Putniņš; October 3, 2015, Tubin Hall of the  Heino Eller Tartu Music School
    Commissioned by: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
  • Sunrise
    2013
    baritone, amplified tenor recorder, Tibetan bell, fixed media
    Text: Edith Södergran (in English)
    Fp: Duo UMS ‘n JIP (Ulrike Mayer-Spohn and Javier Hagen); April 26, 2013, Fabra i Coats, Barcelona, festival "Mixtur"
  • New Moon Morning
    2012
    12'
    amplified flute quartet (flute, 2 alto flutes, bass flute), fixed media
    Fp: Flute quartet 40f: Ann Elkjär, Jill Widén, Anna Svensdotter, Sareidah Hildebrand; October 24, 2012, Härnösands folkhögskola, Sweden
    Commissioned by: Flute quartet 40f
    Distributor: EMIC
  • Squeak/One Hundred Years of Loneliness [Squeak/Sada aastat üksildust]
    2009
    9'
    electronics, video by Ülo Pikkov
    Fp: Cinema Sõprus, Tallinn; April 16, 2009, Estonian Music Days Festival 2009
  • Rowan Rain [Pihlakate vihm]
    2007
    10'
    soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, electric guitar, accordion, live-electronics
    Fp: Lembit Saarsalu (saxophone), Ursula Chillaud (saxophone), Andre Maaker (electric guitar), Jaak Lutsoja (accordion), Mirjam Tally (live electronics); January 29, 2008, KUMU Art Museum, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Association of Estonian Professional Musicians
    Publisher: Svensk Musik
    Manuscript
  • 2005
    7'
    electronics
    Fp: February 10, 2006, Reykjavik, Iceland, Dark Music Days Festival
    FpEst: October 20, 2007, Tallinn Art Hall, festival "Nyyd"
    Commissioned by: NOMUS & festival Dark Music Days
  • Breathe
    2005
    4'
    electronics
    Fp: February 10, 2006, Reykjavik, Iceland, Dark Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: NOMUS & festival Dark Music Days
  • Staircase Music [Trepikojamuusika]
    2005
    5'
    electronics
    Fp: electronics, dancers, choreographer Robert Annus; October 13, 2005, Rotermann’s Salt Storage, Tallinn, NYYD Festival
    Commissioned by: NYYD Festival
  • Firs Falling into December [Detsembrisse vajuvad kuused]
    2001
    5'
    flute, percussion, fixed media
    Fp: Monika Mattiesen (flute), Vambola Krigul (percussion); 2001, Museum of New Art in Pärnu
    Commissioned by: Monika Mattiesen
    CD „Mirjam Tally” (ARM Music, 2003); Monika Mattiesen (flute), Vambola Krigul (percussion)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 011
  • Air
    1999
    5'
    accordion, fixed media
    Fp: Külli Möls (accordion); July 2000, Pärnu St. Elizabeth Church, Estonia, David Oistrakh Festival
    Commissioned by: David Oistrakh Festival
    CD „Mirjam Tally” (ARM Music, 2003); Külli Möls (accordion), Mirjam Tally (electronics)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 010
  • Broken Radio [Rikkis raadio]
    1999
    5'
    electronics
    Fp: Estonian Academy of Music Electronic Music Studio; March 27, 1999, Theatre Estonia Winter Garden, Estonian Music Days Festival
  • Fragment [Fragment]
    1999
    6'
    guitar, live electronics
    Fp: Lauri Jõeleht (guitar); March 27, 1999, Tallinn Travel House, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
  • Planarity [Tasapinnalisus]
    1998
    4'
    electronics
  • Shearwaters [Tormilinnud]
    1998
    4'
    electronics
  • The Glass Bead Game [Klaaspärlimäng]
    1998
    3'
    synthesizers
  • Moonscape [Kuumaastik]
    1997
    5'
    electronics
  • Distant Glow
    9'
    accordion, vocal, double bass, sound objects, electronics
    CD "Interferences", Mirjam Tally (2017); Tuulikki Bartosik (accordion), Matilda Andersson (vocals), Jonas Nilsson (contrabass), Mirjam Tally (sound objects, electronics)

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Instrumental works for children

  • Flageolets [Flažoletid]
    2003
    1'
    piano
    Fp: Marrit Gerretz-Traksmann (piano); October 2003, Nõmme Music School, Estonia
    Commissioned by: Estonian Piano Teachers’ Association
    CD "For My Little Sister", Tallinn Music High School, EMIC, ERR (2008); Liidia Ilves (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC MT 002

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

  • in 5 movements (Episodes 1–5 attacca)
    music for the dance performance
    2002
    15'
    bass clarinet, percussion, electric guitar, fixed media
    Fp: Meelis Vind (bass clarinet), Robert Jürjendal (electric guitar), Madis Metsamart (percussion), Mirjam Tally (electronics); April 4, 2003, Kanuti Guild Hall, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival

Film music

  • Music for short film "Yellow Hat"
    Directed by Jesper Kurlandsky, Fasad AB. (Music created in 2012.)
    2015
  • Music for short film "Red Hat"
    Directed by Jesper Kurlandsky, Spectre Industries AB
    2012
  • Music for puppet film "Body Memory" [Keha mälu"]
    Directed by Ülo Pikkov, Nukufilm OÜ
    2011
  • Music for a documentary "Resonant House" ["Helisev maja"] marking the 90th anniversary of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
    In cooperation with EAMT and Baltic Film and Media School, directed by Helen Tootsi
    2009
    Fp: 09.01.2010, Estonian TV
  • Music for animated film "Dialogos"
    Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Ülo Pikkov
    2008
    Fp: May 14, 2008, KUMU Art Museum, Tallinn
  • Music for animated film "The Theraphist" ["Ravitseja"]
    Directed by Katre Haav
    2007
    Fp: November 18, 2007, Von Krahl Theatre, student film festival "Sleepwalkers", Tallinn
  • Music for animated film "Läänemerelinik" from the film project "Must lagi"
    Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Ülo Pikkov
    2006
    Fp: May 5, 2007, cinema Sõprus, Tallinn
    DVD "Must lagi. Animeeritud luule", Eesti Joonisfilm (2007)
  • Music for animated film „Taste of Life” ["Elu maitse"]
    Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Ülo Pikkov
    2006

JAZZ MUSIC

Works for big band

  • Aria with Walking Cat
    2003
    7'
    big band
    Fp: Estonian Dream Bigband, conductor Örjan Fahlström; April 20, 2004, Russian Theatre, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • Spinning Globe [Pöörlev gloobus]
    Arrangement of Mart Siimer's flute piece (1996)
    2014
    5'
    large ensemble/chamber orchestra: 2111, 1110, 1, strings (minimum 11111)
    Fp: Pärnu City Orchestra, conductor Kaisa Roose; April 5, 2014, Pärnu Concert Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Distributor: EMIC MT 044
  • Moon Child [Kuulaps]
    Arrangement of a ballade with the same name by Riho Sibul
    1986 / 2012
    3'
    electric guitar (ad lib.), string orchestra
    Fp:

    Tõnis Leemets (electric guitar), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; 24.03.2012, Tallinn Blackheads' Guildhall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
    Distributor: EMIC MT 029