Rudolf Tobias
- Works for orchestra
- Works for solo instrument(s) and orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Music for children
- Orchestrations and arrangements
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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Walpurgis Burlesque [Walpurgi burlesk]orchestration by Eduard Tubin
1939
5'
symphony orchestra: 2222; 4200; 1+1; harp, strings
Publisher: Nordiska Musikförlaget AB, Eesti Muusika Fond (1980)
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Crow’s War Message [Varese sõjasõnumida]rhapsodic caprice on Estonian folk tunes
1909
20’
symphony orchestra: 2222; 4331, 1+3, strings
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Burlesque
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Kalevipoeg’s Dream [Kalevipoja unenägu]Melodrama
1905–1907
8’
reader, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2230, percussion (1+1), strings
Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald „Kalevipoeg” (Estonian national epic)
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Julius CaesarOverture
1896
10'
symphony orchestra: 3222; 4231; timpani; strings
CD „Music from Estonia - Tobias, Lemba, Eller, Raid, Tormis, Pärt”, Naxos Digital Services Ltd., (2007); Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
CD „Music from Estonia”, Chandos (2005); Scottish National Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
CD „100 aastat eesti sümfonismi” [100 years of Estonian symphony], Estonian Record Productions (2004); Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductors Vello Pähn, Arvo Volmer, Peeter Lilje, Nikolai Aleksejev, Neeme Järvi, Paul Mägi, Paavo Järvi, Heino Eller
CD „Music from Estonia. Volume 2”, Chandos (1989); The Scottish National Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
Publisher: Alcanto, 1997
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Little Suite "In the Spring" [Väike süit „Kevadel”]Orchestration by Eduard Tubin in 1939
symphony orchestra
Publisher: Nordiska Musikförlaget AB
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Prelude and Fugue in D minor [Prelüüd ja fuuga d-moll]orchestration by Eduard Tubin (1938)
symphony orchestra: 2222, 2210, 1+0, strings
Fp: Estonian Broadcasting Company's Symphony Orchestra, conductor Olav Roots; December 26, 1938, Estonia Concert Hall
Publisher: Nordiska Musikförlaget AB
Manuscript
Works for string orchestra
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA
Works for piano and orchestra
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Piano Concerto in D minor (Concertstück)The score restored by Vardo Rumessen in 1973
1. Introduzione. Andante espressivo
2. Adagio. Intermezzo. Adagio
3. Finale. Allegro
1897
20’
piano, symphony orchestra: 2222; 4200; percussion (1+0); strings
Fp: (only II and III part); 19.11.1907 Tartu, Vanemuine Theatre, Rudolf Tobias (piano), coductor Juhan Simm
Manuscript
Works for organ and orchestra
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Largo (Know Ye Not)1902
organ, symphony orchestra: 1020, 2211, strings
Fp: Rudolf Tobias, organ, Artur kapp, conductor; 17.03.1902, St. Petersburg St. John's Church
FpEst: 19.11.1907, theatre Vanemuine, Tartu, portrait concert of Rudolf Tobias
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based on spiritual tune from 17th century (Good Friday)
1901
organ, symphony orchestra: 1120, 2100, strings
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
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Through the Night (Durch die Nacht) [Läbi öö (Durch die Nacht)]1914(15?)
violin, piano
CD „Estnische Violinmusik/Estonian violin music/Eesti viiulimuusika”, Eres (1997); Urmas Vulp (violin), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
Publisher: Eres, 2000
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Rondo (C minor)
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A Song Without Words [Sõnadeta laul]From the cycle of „Four Piano Pieces „In the Spring”, op.11” arranged for violoncello and piano by Helen Tobias-Duesberg
violoncello, piano
CD „Estonian cello”, Bella Musica (2008); Teet Järvi (violoncello), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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Death of Emperor Napoleon I [Keiser Napoleon I surm – neljale käele]
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Duoarrangement for violin and guitar by Heiki Mätlik in 2005
violin, guitar
CD „Sajand Eesti viiulimuusikat” [One century of Estonian violin music], U. Vulp, H. Mätlik (2005); Urmas Vulp (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
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String Quartet No. 2, C minor [Keelpillikvartett nr. 2, c-moll]Arrangement for two pianos
1. Allegro moderato e maestoso
2. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
3. Nachtstück / Ööpala. Andante tranquillo
4. Finale. Allegro con brio
2 pianos
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Yearning for the Spring [Igatsus kevade järele]3'
flute, piano
Trios
String quartets
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String Quartet No. 2, C minor [Keelpillikvartett nr. 2, c-moll]1. Allegro moderato e maestoso
2. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
3. Nachtstück / Ööpala. Andante tranquillo (arranged for string orchestra by Eduard Tubin, 1939)
4. Finale. Allegro con brio
1902
33’
string quartet
CD „Estonian miniatures”, FG Classics (1993); Tallinn String Quartet (only Nocturne and Scherzo)
CD „String quartets nos 1 & 2 Tallinn String Quartet”, Grammofon AB BIS (1995); Tallinn String Quartet: Urmas Vulp (violin I), Toomas Nestor (violin II), Viljar Kuusk (viola) Teet Järvi (cello)
Publisher: Eres Estonia, 2001
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String Quartet No. 1 in D minor [Keelpillikvartett nr. 1 d-moll]1. Allegro con moto
2. "Et in Arcadio ego". Andante mesto con molto espressivo
3. Scherzo. Allegro grazioso
4. Finale. Allegro
1899
31’
string quartet
CD „String quartets nos 1 & 2 Tallinn String Quartet”, Grammofon AB BIS (1995); Tallinn String Quartet: Urmas Vulp (violin I), Toomas Nestor (violin II), Viljar Kuusk (viola) Teet Järvi (cello)
Publisher: Eres Estonia, 2002
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String Quartet No. 3, C major [Keelpillikvartett nr. 3, C-duur]
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for piano
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Little Song of Spring (Op. 11 No. 1) [Kevadlauluke (Op. 11 nr. 1)]Belongs to the cycle „Four Little Piano Pieces „In the Spring”, op. 11” (Orchestrated by Eduard Tubin in 1939)
1913
piano
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Song Without Words (Op. 11 No. 3) [Sõnadeta laul (Op. 11 nr. 3)]Belongs to the cycle „Four Little Piano Pieces „In the Spring”, op. 11” (Orchestrated by Eduard Tubin in 1939)
1913
piano
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Waltz (Op. 11 No. 2)Belongs to the cycle „Four Little Piano Pieces „In the Spring”, op. 11” (Orchestrated by Eduard Tubin in 1939)
1913
piano
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Sonatina No. 1, A flat major, „In romantischer Nüance” („In Romantic Style”)Allegro maestoso
Andante. Tema con variazioni
1912
9'
piano
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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Sonatina No. 2, C minor, op. 12 nr. 2, „In antiker Manier” – „In Classical Style”I Allegro
II Adagio molto cantabile
III Allegro vivace
1912
piano
CD "Estonian piano music", Estonian Piano Teachers' Association (2009); Bruno Lukk (piano)
CD „Mängib Laine Mets”, Eesti Raadio (2006); Laine Mets (piano)
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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Walpurgis-burleske [Walpurgi burlesk]1910
piano
CD „Northern Lights. Treasury of Estonian piano music“, Estonian Association of Professional Musicians, Estonian Pianists’ Union (2019); Sten Lassmann
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
Publisher: Estonian Classics, 2007
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Store EC009
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Prelude (B minor), Andantino innocente [Prelüüd (h-moll), Andantino innocente]
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Prelude (G minor), Moderato e serioso1908-1910
4'
piano
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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Prelude No. 1 (C sharp minor), Poco adagio
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Prelude No. 2 (C sharp minor), Lento
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Humoresque (G minor)
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Fantasy on Estonian Folk Tunes [Fantaasia eesti rahvaviisidele]
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Album Sheet (B minor) [Albumileht (h-moll)]1899
piano
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Album Sheet (op. 10 No. 1) (F major) [Albumileht (op. 10 Nr. 1) (F-duur)]Belongs to the cycle „Four Pieces for Piano op. 10”
1899
5'
piano
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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Gavotte (op. 10 No. 3) (B flat Major)Belongs to the cycle „Four Pieces for Piano op. 10”
1899-1910
piano
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Mazurka (op. 10 Nr. 2)
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Melancholy (op. 10 No. 4) [Melanhoolia (op. 10 Nr. 4)]Belongs to the cycle „Four Pieces for Piano op. 10”
1899-1910
piano
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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Fughetta (E minor)
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Piano Sonata (C minor) [Klaverisonaat (c-moll)]only "Finale" is preserved
1897
piano
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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Minuet (F major) (Op. 11 No. 4)Belongs to the cycle „Four Little Piano Pieces „In the Spring”, op. 11” (Orchestrated by Eduard Tubin in 1939)
1893(?)
4’
piano
CD „Estnische Klaviermusik / Eesti klaverimuusika / Estonian piano music”, Eres (1994); Peep Lassmann (piano)
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
Publisher: Eres, 2001
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Romance sans paroles (Romance Without Words)
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Autumn Pictures (Two short pieces) [Sügispildikesed (2 lühipala)]I (G minor)
II (B minor)
1892
piano
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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A la russepiano
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Andantinopiano
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Aus dem "Freischütz"
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Fugue (D major)piano
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Gavotte (D minor)piano
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Gavotte (G major)piano
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Melody (D-flat major) [Meloodia (Des-duur)]piano
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Minuet-Scherzo (G major)piano
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Pifferari
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Prelude (C minor) [Prelüüd (c-moll)]piano
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Prelude (C sharp minor)piano
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Prelude (G minor)piano
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Twilight [Õhtuhämarus]
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Waltz (A flat major)piano
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Works for organ
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Largo (Know Ye Not)Arranged by August Topman
1940
organ
Publisher: Eres, 1994
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Chorale Preludes (Choralvorspiele)1st book:
1. Ach, was soll ich, Sünder, machen
2. O, du liebe, meiner Liebe
3. Es ist gewisslich an der Zeit
4. Sollt´ ich meinem Gott nicht singen
5. Mit Fried und Freud fahr´ ich dahin
6. Wer nun den lieben Gott lässt walten
7. Jesu, meines Lebens Leben
8. Sollt´ ich meinem Gott nicht singen
9. Werde munter mein Gemüthe
10. Nachtstück: "Nun ruhen alle Wälder"
11. Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen
12. Komm, heiligen Geist, o Herre
2nd book:
1. Praeludium: "Lobt Gott ihr Christen allzugleich"
2. Praeludium et fughetta (C minor)
3. Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ
4. Ciacona über "Macht hoch die Thür"
1917
organ
LP "Paide Church Organ", AP Soon (2022); Andres Uibo (organ) (only Nos. 3, 10 and 11)
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ) (except "Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ")
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Ach, was soll ich Sünder machen (Oh, What Should I, Sinful, Do)Chorale prelude (No. 1 in „12 Chorale Preludes”)
1914
2'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres (1993)
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Chaconne "Macht hoch die Tür" ("Now Open the Gates") in F major [Ciaconne "Macht hoch die Tür" ("Nüüd tehke kõrgeks väravad") F-duur]2nd version. NB! There are 2 different works with the same title
1914
7’
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eesti Orelisõprade Ühing (2006)
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop EOÜ 002
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Es ist gewisslich an der ZeitChorale prelude (No. 3 in „12 Chorale Preludes”)
1914
2'
organ
LP „Paide Church Organ”, APSoon Recordings (2022); Andres Uibo (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Organ landscape”, MDG (2007); Martin Rost (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Orelikontsert Nigulistes” [Sounds of Niguliste, an organ concert], Anne Kilstofte (2005); Tiit Kiik (organ)
CD „Drei berühmte Orgeln / Three famous organs”, Eres (1995); Andres Uibo, Aivars Kalejs, Balys Vaitkus (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres, 1993
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Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen (My Heart Rejoice)Chorale prelude (No. 11 in „12 Chorale Preludes”)
1914
4'
organ
CD „Kõik muutub lauluks”, EELK Tallinna Toompea Kaarli kogudus (2023); Kersti Petermann (organ)
LP „Paide Church Organ”, APSoon Recordings (2022); Andres Uibo (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Drei berühmte Orgeln / Three famous organs”, Eres (1995); Andres Uibo, Aivars Kalejs, Balys Vaitkus (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres (1993)
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Jesu, meines Lebens Leben (Jesus, My Life)Chorale prelude (No. 7 in „12 Chorale Preludes”)
1914
3'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Drei berühmte Orgeln / Three famous organs”, Eres (1995); Andres Uibo, Aivars Kalejs, Balys Vaitkus (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres (1993)
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Komm heil'ger Geist, O Herre (Come, Oh Holy Spirit)Chorale prelude (No. 12 in „12 Chorale Preludes”)
1914
2'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres (1993)
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Mit Fried und Freud' fuhr' ich dahin (With Gladness and Peace I Go There)Chorale prelude (No. 5 in „12 Chorale Preludes”)
1914
2'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Organ landscape”, MDG (2007); Martin Rost (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres (1993)
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Nachtstück: Nun ruhen alle Wälder (Night Piece: Now Rest All Forests)Chorale prelude (No. 10 in „12 Chorale Preludes”)
1914
4'
organ
LP „Paide Church Organ”, APSoon Recordings (2022); Andres Uibo (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD "Vivit! Choral works by Max Reger & Rudolf Tobias", Ondine (2013); Ene Salumäe (organ)
CD „Organ landscape”, MDG (2007); Martin Rost (organ)
CD „Tallinna Toomkirik [Tallinn Cathedral]” MDG (2006); Martin Rost (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Sequenzen: Europäische Orgelmusik des 20. Jahrhunderts, Label Harp (2002); Andres Uibo, Krzysztof Ostrowski (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres (1993)
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O, du Liebe, meiner LiebeChorale prelude (No. 2 in „12 Chorale Preludes”)
1914
2'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Drei berühmte Orgeln / Three famous organs”, Eres (1995); Andres Uibo, Aivars Kalejs, Balys Vaitkus (organ)
CD „Valik eesti orelimuusikat / Organ music from Estonia / Orgelmusik aus Estland”, Forte (1993); Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres (1993)
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Praeludium et fughetta (C minor) [Praeludium et fughetta (c-moll)]1914
4’
organ
CD „Tallinna Toomkirik [Tallinn Cathedral]” MDG (2006); Martin Rost (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eesti Orelisõprade Ühing, 2006
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop EOÜ 002
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Sollt' ich meinem Gott nicht singenChorale prelude (No. 4 in „12 Chorale Preludes”)
1914
2'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres (1993)
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Sollt' ich meinem Gott nicht singenChorale prelude (No. 8 in „12 Chorale Preludes”, (No. 4 same titled))
1914
2'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres (1993)
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Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (Who Else Could Reign If Not God)Chorale prelude (No. 6 in „12 Chorale Preludes”)
1914
2'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres (1993)
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Werde munter mein Gemüthe (Be Alert , My Soul)chorale prelude (No. 9 in „12 Chorale Preludes”)
1914
3'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ), Arete Teemets (soprano)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres (1993)
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Fugue (D minor)(orchestrated with chorale prelude D minor by Eduard Tubin in 1938)
1898(90?)
6'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Isekeskis oreliga: Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil” U. Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ)
CD ”Eesti orelimuusika / Estonian organ music / Estnische Orgelmusik”, Eres (1994); Andres Uibo (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eres, 1993
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Lobt Gott ihr Christen allzugleich (For Glory of God)Chorale prelude
1892
2'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eesti Orelisõprade Ühing (2006)
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop EOÜ 002
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Prelude D major [Praeludium (Prelüüd) D-duur]1892
3'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Eesti Orelisõprade Ühing (2006)
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop EOÜ 002
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Vom Himmel hoch (Pastorale)1892
3'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
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Wie schön leuchtet der MorgensternChorale prelude
1892
1'
organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
CD „Rudolf Tobias: Oreliteosed / Orgelwerke / Organ pieces”, Forte (1995); Ines Maidre (organ)
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A little Lamb [Üks tallekene]Chorale prelude
organ
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Ach, bleib´ mit deiner Gnade (Abide among us with Thy grace)organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ), Arete Teemets (soprano)
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Chaconne „Macht hoch die Tür” ("Now Open the Gates") in F Major [Ciaconne „Macht hoch die Tür” ("Nüüd tehke kõrgeks väravad") F-duur]1st version. NB! There are 2 different works with the same title
organ
Publisher: Eesti Orelisõprade Ühing (2006)
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop EOÜ 002
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Hoherpriester der du dich (You are the Great High Priest)organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
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Largo (Know Ye not)organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ)
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Now People Breath [Nüüd hing'vad inimesed]Chorale prelude
organ
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Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (Adorn yourself, O dear soul)organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ), Arete Teemets (soprano)
Manuscript
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and orchestra
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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Know Ye Not [Eks teie tea]arranged by Vardo Rumessen
1992
5'
mixed choir, organ, symphony orchestra: 2333, 4211, organ (ad lib), strings
Text: the Bible: Pauline Epistle, 1Co 3:16
Fp: conductor Tõnu kaljuste, 07.06.1992, Estonia concert hall, funeral ceremony of Rudolf Tobias's dust
Publisher: Eres Estonia: SE&JS, 2001, 1995
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Know Ye Not [Eks teie tea]Arranged by Eduard Tubin
1958
mixed choir, symphony orchestra
Text: the Bible: Pauline Epistle, 1Co 3:16
Fp: conductor Harri Kiisk; 23.02.1958, Stockholm Concert House, concert dedicated to the 40th anniversary of Estonian Republic
Publisher: Nordiska Musikförlaget AB
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On the Other Side of Jordan (Jenseits des Jordanis) [Sealpool Jordanit (Jenseits des Jordanis)]oratorio (unfinished, preserved only „Aria of Moses” for bass and „Water song” ("Well Song") for mezzo-soprano or alto and mixed choir))
- "Aria of Moses" (bass, symphony orchestra)
- "Water Song" ("Well Song") (mezzo-soprano or alto, symphony orchestra)
1916-1918
soloists (mezzo-soprano or alto, bass), mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2322, 4231, 1+1, organ, 2 harps, strings
Text: the Bible
Publisher: SE & JS, 2000
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The Young Blacksmiths [Noored sepad]also for mixed choir
1910
mixed choir, symphony orchestra
Text: Gustav Suits
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Ad modum cervae mugit (Psalm 42) [Otsekui hirv (Psalm 42)](Orchestration by Helen Tobias-Duesberg 1992)
1904
4’
mixed choir, organ, symphony orchestra
Text: Psalm 42
CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcast (2011); Youth Philharmonic Ensemble, Kaarli Church Chamber Choir, Tallinn Town Hall Chamber Choir, Tallinn Boys' Choir, conductors Toomas Kapten, Ene Üleoja, Elo Kaarepere (üleoja), Lydia Rahula
Publisher: Eres Estonia: SE&JS, 2001, 1995
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Kyrie (Later No. 32 of oratorio „Jonah’ Mission”)1899
mixed choir, symphony orchestra
Works for male choir and orchestra
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Epilogue of Kalevipoeg (Kalevipoeg at the Gates of Hell) [Kalevipoja epiloog (Kalevipoeg põrguväravas)]melodrama
1912
7'
recitator, male choir, symphony orchestra: 3353, 6431, 1+2, organ, strings
Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald „Kalevipoeg” (Estonian national epic)
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Know Ye Not [Eks teie tea]1909
5'
male choir, symphony orchestra, organ
Text: the Bible: Pauline Epistle, 1Co 3:16, text in German and Estonian
Publisher: published in Germany by F. E. C. Leuckart , 1909
Works for joint choir or multiple choirs and orchestra
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Jonah [Joonas]Oratorio. Original orchestration
1907-1909
soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass, 2 mixed choirs, children's choir, organ, symphony orchestra: 3333, 4231, 1+2, harp, strings
Text: from the Bible
Fp: 26.11.1909, Leipzig St. Andreas Church, conductor Rudolf Tobias
FpEst: Arete Teemets (soprano), Helen Lepalaan (mezzo-soprano), Mati Turi (tenor), Taavi Tampuu (baritone), Raiko Raalik (bass) and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, chamber choirs Collegium Musicale and Voces Musicales, girls’ choir Ellerhein and Maria Listra, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; June 7, 2018, Tallinn St. John's Church
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Jonah's Mission / Des Jona SendungThe score reconstructed by Vardo Rumessen
Oratorio
1907-1909
114’
soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass, two mixed choirs, children's choir, organ, symphony orchestra
Text: the Bible
Fp: 26.11.1909, Leipzig St. Andreas Church, conductor Rudolf Tobias
FpEst: (performance of complete work) Raili Viljakainen (soprano, Finland), Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Janis Sprogis (tenor, Latvia), Aleksander Poljakov (baritone, Latvia), Mati Palm (bass), Ines Maidre (organ), mixed choir of Estonian Television and Estonian Radio, Estonian National Opera Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, children’s choir "Ellerhein", Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje; 25. 05.1989, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ) (only Chorus Mysticus and Sanctus - organ arrangement)
CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcast (2011); Estonian State Symphony Orchestra, Oratorio Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Boys' Choir, Pille Lill (soprano), Mati Palm (bass), Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Taimo Toomast (baritone), Peter Svensson (tenor), conductor Neeme Järvi (only Sanctus)
CD ("Sanctus" from the oratorio "Jonah's mission") „Läbilõige eesti koorimuusikast” [Review of the Estonian choral music], Kooriühing: Eesti Laulu-ja Tantsupeo Sihtasutus (2002); Pille Lill (soprano), Mati Palm (bass), Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Taimo Toomast (baritone), Peter Svensson (tenor), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Boys’ Choir, Oratorio Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
CD „Des Jona Sendung / Joonase lähetamine / Jonah's mission”, Grammofon AB BIS, (1995); Pille Lill (soprano), Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Peter Svensson (tenor), Raimo Laukka (baritone), Mati Palm (bass), Oratorio Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Boys' Choir, Ines Maidre (organ), Estonian State Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi (cond.)
Publisher: Nordiska Musikförlaget, Estonian Classics, 2008, SE&JS, 1996 (piano reduction), Gehrmans Musikförlag (score)
Distributor: Piano reduction is available in EMIC Music Store EC010
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Johannes Damascenos [Johannes Damaskusest]cantata
1897
36'
soloists, mixed choir, male choir, organ, symphony orchestra
Text: Aleksei Tolstoi
Fp: 1897, St. Petersburg, (final work of conservatory)
FpEst: Brehm, Baumann, Piskarjov, Dobronravov, Schlutshanovski, orchestra and choir of Theatre Vanemuine, Tartu, conductor Rudolf Tobias; 19.11.1907, Vanemuine Theatre, Tartu, the author’s evening of Tobias
Publisher: Estonian Classics, 2009 (score), Estonian Classics, 2007 (piano reduction)
Distributor: Piano reduction is available in EMIC Music Store EC007
Manuscript
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)
Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)
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Ad modum cervae mugit (Psalm 42)1904
4’
mixed choir, organ (for male choir and organ arranged by Eduard Tubin in 1967)
Text: the Bible: Psalm No. 42
CD "Vivit! Choral works by Max Reger & Rudolf Tobias", Ondine (2013); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Daniel Reuss, Ene Salumäe (organ)
CD „Süda usub valgust. Eesti vaimulik koorimuusika”, Allika Kammerkoor (2006); Tallinn Baptist congregation's chamber choir Allika, Estonian Methodist Church’s Tallinn congregational chamber choir Credo, conductors Raili Vahermägi and Eivin Toodo, Maris Oidekivi (organ), Piret Rips (piano), Collegium Consonante Orchestra
Publisher: Muusika (1993), Eres: SE&JS (2001, 1995), Estonian Classics (2017), SP Muusika
Distributor: EMIC EC 023
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Largo (Know Ye Not)Original score is not preserved, three versions of arrangements by different composers exist:
- arrangement for both male and mixed choir with organ part by August Topman (published in 1973)
- arrangement for mixed coir and organ by Helen Tobias-Duesberg, published in New York 1988
- arrangement with organ part by Vardo Rumessen (1992)
1904?
mixed choir, organ
Text: the Bible: Pauline Epistle, 1Co 3:16
Fp: November 19, 1904, Tartu Bürgermusse hall
Publisher: Estonian Classics
Distributor: EMIC EC 022
Works for male choir and instrument(s)
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Ad modum cervae mugit (Psalm 42)1904
4’
mixed choir, organ (for male choir and organ arranged by Eduard Tubin in 1967)
Text: the Bible: Psalm No. 42
CD "Vivit! Choral works by Max Reger & Rudolf Tobias", Ondine (2013); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Daniel Reuss, Ene Salumäe (organ)
CD „Süda usub valgust. Eesti vaimulik koorimuusika”, Allika Kammerkoor (2006); Tallinn Baptist congregation's chamber choir Allika, Estonian Methodist Church’s Tallinn congregational chamber choir Credo, conductors Raili Vahermägi and Eivin Toodo, Maris Oidekivi (organ), Piret Rips (piano), Collegium Consonante Orchestra
Publisher: Muusika (1993), Eres: SE&JS (2001, 1995), Estonian Classics (2017), SP Muusika
Distributor: EMIC EC 023
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Know Ye Not (Largo) (Pfingstgesang / Easter Song)1900
4'
male choir, organ
Text: the Bible: Pauline Epistle, 1 Co 3:16
Fp: the work was premiered under title Hymnus, with Artur kapp (organ and Rudolf Tobias (conductor); 05.11.1900, St. John's church, St. Petersburg
CD „Eesti laulupidu 150“ [Estonian Song Celebration 150], Vaiguviiul (2019); Select Joint Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcast (2011); St. Carl Church’s Chamber Choir, Town Hall Chamber Choir, Tallinn Boys’ Choir, Youth Philharmony, conductor Toomas Kapten
CD „Juhatab Ants Üleoja”[Conducts Ants Üleoja], EMLS (2006); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
CD „Süda usub valgust. Eesti vaimulik koorimuusika”, Allika Kammerkoor (2006); Tallinn Baptist congregation's chamber choir Allika, Estonian Methodist Church’s Tallinn congregational chamber choir Credo, conductors Raili Vahermägi and Eivin Toodo, Maris Oidekivi (organ), Piret Rips (piano), Collegium Consonante Orchestra
CD „Laulupidude aarded” [Best of Estonian song festivals], Forte (2005); Estonian SSR State Academic Male Choir, conductor Olev Oja
CD „Messu illan hämärtyessä”, chamber choir Sonores (2004); chamber choir Sonores, conductor Maija Vuorinen
CD „Teaduste Akadeemia Meeskoor”, Teaduste Akadeemia Meeskoor (2004); Male Choir of Academy of Sciences, conductor Arvo Ratassepp, organ: Henn Eerik
CD „Läbilõige eesti koorimuusikast” [Review of the Estonian choral music], Kooriühing: Eesti Laulu-ja Tantsupeo Sihtasutus (2002); St. Carl Church’s Chamber Choir, Town Hall Chamber Choir, Tallinn Boys’ Choir, Youth Philharmony, conductor Toomas Kapten
CD „EKE Inseneride Meeskoor 15. aastane”, EKE Inseneride Meeskoor (2002); EKE Engineers’ Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
CD „Laulud läbi aegade” [Songs through the years], Tartu meeskoor Gaudeamus (2001); male choir Gaudeamus, conductor Roland Laasmäe, organ: Hugo Lepnurm.
CD „Sing a song”, Eesti Raadio (1999); Estonian Boys’ Choir, conductor Venno Laul
CD „Rõõm ja valgus”, E. Ratassepp (1999); Põlva Ecclesiastical Chant Society Chamber Choir Maarja, conductor Ester Ratassepp, Raina Urb (piano, organ)
CD „Matkassa”, Safarikuoro (1997); Safarikuoro, conductors Matti Heroja, Viive Mäemets
CD „125 aastat Eesti laulupidu / 125 years of Estonian song festivals, Forte (1994); State Academic Male Choir, conductor Olev Oja
CD „Lunastus Kristuses / Redemption in Christ / Erlösung in Christus”, Gloria (1994); mixed choir Gloria, conductors Margo Kõlar and Kersti Kuusk, Annely Sarv (soprano), Uku Joller (baritone), Ülle Kalvik, Toomas Trass, Terje Saard (organ), Old Town Chamber Orchestra, Old Town Chamber Ensemble
Publisher: Eres 2001, 1995, Eres Edition 1994, Muusika, 1993
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Trotz alledem (Despite Everything)4'
male choir, organ
Text: Fr. Freiligrath, translation by V. Sepp
Publisher: NSV Liidu Muusikafondi Eesti Vabariiklik Osakond (1988)
Manuscript
Works for voice(s) and orchestra
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Of the Beautiful Air Maiden [Sest Ilmaneitsist ilusast]ballade
1911
12’
soprano, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+1, strings
Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald „Kalevipoeg X” (Estonian national epic)
CD "Great Maestros XIII. Mozart. Kalle Randalu, Elina Nechayeva, ENSO, Neeme Järvi", Estonian Record Productions (2020); Elina Nechayeva (coloratura soprano), Estonian NAtional Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
Distributor: Piano reduction is available in EMIC Music Store EC020
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Comfort Me Again [Mind lohuta jälle]baritone, symphony orchestra
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Psalm 84soprano, alto, symphony orchestra
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Schaff' in mir Gott ein reines Herz (Make in Me, Oh God, a Clean, Pure Heart)
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Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (How Lovely Are Your Buildings)soprano and alto duet with symphony orchestra
voice (soprano, alto), symphony orchestra, 1020, 2000, strings
Publisher: Alcanto (1995)
Manuscript
Works for voice(s) and instrument(s)
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Cantate, Op 4Religious duet for two sopranos with piano accompaniment
voice (2 sopranos), piano
Text: Sam 7:12; Jes 28:29
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Ich hebe meine Augen (I lift up my eyes)Religious duet for soprano and alto with piano accompaniment
voice (soprano, alto), piano
Text: Psalm 121
Publisher: Estonian Classics
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Store EC026
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Leaving Song [Lahkumislaul]two female voices (or choir), piano or organ
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Was ist der Mensch (What is Man)religious duet
voice (soprano, alto), organ
Text: Psalm 8:4; Psalm 36:6; 32:10
Publisher: Alcanto (1995), Estonian Classics
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Store EC025
Manuscript
Works for voice(s) and piano
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Our Life [Meie elu]based on Estonian folk tune
1915
3’
voice, piano
Text: M. Mõhn
CD „Ei saa mitte vaiki olla: Eesti rahvalaul eesti heliloojate seades”, J. Pärg, 2006; Jüri Pärg (baritone)
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Why the Crying, Little Flower? [Miks sa nutad, lillekene?]Arrangement of a folksong
1915
4'
voice, piano
Text: Lydia Koidula
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Of the Beautiful Air Maiden [Sest ilmaneitsist ilusast]also for voice and symphony orchestra
Ballade
1911
soprano, piano or ogan
Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald „Kalevipoeg” (Estonian national epic)
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Romance [Romanss]
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Nachtstück (Night Song)
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What Is a Man? (Later No. 37 of oratorio „Jonah’ Mission”) [Mis on inimene? (hiljem nr. 37 oratooriumist „Joonase lähetamine”)]1899
soprano and alto voice, piano or organ
Publisher: Alcanto, 1995
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Mignong’s Song [Mignoni laul]voice, piano
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Mower and Death [Schnitter und Tod (Niitja ja surm)]
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Psalm 121soprano and alto voice, piano
Text: Psalm No. 121
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Schweizerliedvoice, piano
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The Autumn [Sügis]
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Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungensoprano, alto, piano
Text: Psalm 84
Publisher: Estonian Classics
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Store
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
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Of the Beautiful Air Maiden [Sest ilmaneitsist ilusast]also for voice and symphony orchestra
Ballade
1911
soprano, piano or ogan
Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald „Kalevipoeg” (Estonian national epic)
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Agnus Dei1904
6'
voice (mezzo-soprano), organ
CD „Rudolf Tobias. Complete Organ Works”, Toccata Classics (2015). Ines Maidre (organ), Arete Teemets (soprano)
CD „Urve Tauts”, Urve Tauts (1998); Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Ines Maidre (organ)
Publisher: Estonian Classics
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Store EC024
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Schaff' in mir Gott ein reines Herz (Make in Me, Oh God, a Clean, Pure Heart)1902
6'
bass, organ
Text: Psalm 51
Publisher: Estonian Classics
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Store EC024
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What Is a Man? (Later No. 37 of oratorio „Jonah’ Mission”) [Mis on inimene? (hiljem nr. 37 oratooriumist „Joonase lähetamine”)]1899
soprano and alto voice, piano or organ
Publisher: Alcanto, 1995
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Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (How Lovely Are Your Buildings)1893
soprano, alto, organ
Text: Bible: Psalm 84
CD „Jõululugu muusikas” [Christmas dream], arrangement: Tarmo Eespere; released by T. Eespere (1997); Pirjo Levandi (soprano), Urve Tauts (mezzo soprano), instrumental ensemble, conductor Tarmo Eespere
Publisher: Alcanto (1995), Estonian Classics
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Store EC025
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Ich hebe meine Augen (I lift up my eyes)
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Bis hierher hat uns der Herr geholfenCantate, Op. 4
soprano, alto, organ
Text: Sam 7:12; Jes 28:29
Publisher: Estonian Classics
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Store EC025
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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Know Ye Not [Eks teie tea]Arrangements by Cyrillus Kreek for small (1923) and large mixed choir (possible to sing for both - male and female choir separately, 1925)
1923/1925
mixed choir (or male or female choir)
Text: the Bible: Pauline Epistle, 1Co 3:16
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Ascendit in coelum (Gone Up the Sky)Motet
1915
4'
mixed choir
Text: The Bible: Pm 3, 20 and He 13, 14
CD "Vivit! Choral works by Max Reger & Rudolf Tobias", Ondine (2013); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Daniel Reuss
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: SP Muusika
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Cantata "Ecclesia", Zur Absolution (For the Redemption of the Sins)Motet
1915
7'
mixed choir
Text: the Bible: Ps. 32, 1-4 and Luther chorale "Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir"
Publisher: Estonian Classics (2002)
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Kephas. Herr, wohin sollen wir gehn? (Kephas. Lord, When Must We Go?)Motet
1915
8'
mixed choir
Text: the Bible, Jn 6, 68-69, Ac 4, 12
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: Estonian Classics (2002)
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Kleine Karfreitags Motette (Little Motet of Good Friday)His Daughters from Jerusalem
1915
3'
mixed choir
Text: the Bible: Lk. 23, 28
CD "Vivit! Choral works by Max Reger & Rudolf Tobias", Ondine (2013); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Daniel Reuss
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
CD „Lunastus Kristuses / Redemption in Christ / Erlösung in Christus”, Gloria (1994); mixed choir Gloria, conductors Margo Kõlar and Kersti Kuusk, Annely Sarv (soprano), Uku Joller (baritone), Ülle Kalvik, Toomas Trass, Terje Saard (organ), Old Town Chamber Orchestra, Old Town Chamber Ensemble
Publisher: Estonian Classics (2002)
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Liberi Dei / The Children of God1915
4’
mixed choir
Text: the Bible: New Testament, Ro. 8, 14.17
Fp: Chamber Choir Gloria, St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn, 5.10.1991, Estonian Music Days Festival
CD "Vivit! Choral works by Max Reger & Rudolf Tobias", Ondine (2013); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Daniel Reuss
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: Eesti Kooriühing, 1992, Estonian Classics, 2002
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Oster Vorspiel (Easter Prelude)Motet
1915
2'
mixed choir or female choir
Text: the Bible: Mk 16, 3
CD "Vivit! Choral works by Max Reger & Rudolf Tobias", Ondine (2013); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Daniel Reuss
CD „Laulu eestvõtja” [The song leader], Teaduste Akadeemia Naiskoor (TAN) (2003); Academy of Sciences Female Choir, conductor Merike Toro
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: Eesti Kooriühing (1992)
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Ostermorgen (Easter Morning), Op. 12 No. 13Motet
1915
2'
mixed choir
Text: The work is based on chorale by Johann Heermann (1585–1647) "Frühmorgens, da die Sonne aufgeht" (1st verse), the following text from Psalm 118
CD "Vivit! Choral works by Max Reger & Rudolf Tobias", Ondine (2013); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Daniel Reuss
CD „Looda ja armasta“, Kammerkoor Solare (2012); Chamber Choir Solare, conductors Elo Üleoja and Keio Soomelt
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: Estonian Classics (2002)
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Zwei Neutestamentliche Gesänge (Two Songs From New Testament)1. Wer will?
2. For All Who Are Being Led by the Spirit of God, These are Sons of God
1915
mixed choir
Publisher: Estonian Classics (2002)
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Vivit! Herr, bleibe, bleibe bei uns! (He Lives! Lord, Stay, Stay With Us)Motet
1915
4'
mixed choir
Text: the Bible: Luke 24, 29
CD "Vivit! Choral works by Max Reger & Rudolf Tobias", Ondine (2013); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Daniel Reuss
CD „Areng”, Forte (2002); Tallinn Chamber Choir, conductor Aivar Leštšinski
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: Estonian Classics (2002)
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Wer will? / Who Can?1915
4'
mixed choir
Text: the Bible: New Testament, Rm. 8, 33-34
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); chamber choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: Eesti Kooriühing, 1992, Estonian Classics, 2002
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Broken Rose [Murtud roos]1905
3’
mixed choir
Text: M. Lipp
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On the Road [Teel]1905
4'
mixed choir
Text: G. E. Luiga after Ivan S. Turgenev
CD „Vastsündinud“, Estonia Seltsi Segakoor (2019); Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, conductor Heli Jürgenson
CD „Sööt muusikasse: juhatab Ants Sööt”, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2005); Tallinn Students’ Mixed Choir, conductor Ants Sööt
Publisher: Eesti Raamat (1973)
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Spring [Allik]
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The Thief [Varas]Arrangement also for male choir
1905
1'
mixed choir
Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
CD „Ajasillal“, Vox Populi (2019); Youth Mixed Choir Vox Populi, conductor Janne Fridolin
CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcast (2011); Estonian Radio Mixed Choir, conductor Toomas Kapten
CD "Läbilõige: Noorus 50", Segakoor Noorus (2009); Mixed Choir Noorus, conductor Raul Talmar
CD „Läbilõige eesti koorimuusikast” [Review of the Estonian choral music], Kooriühing: Eesti Laulu-ja Tantsupeo Sihtasutus (2002); Estonian Radio Choir, conductor Toomas Kapten
Publisher: Eres
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The Young Blacksmiths [Noored sepad]also for mixed choir and symphony orchestra
1905
2'
mixed choir
Text: Gustav Suits
CD „Eesti laulupidu 150“ [Estonian Song Celebration 150], Vaiguviiul (2019); Select mixed choir, conductor Risto Joost
CD „Laulupidude aarded” [Best of Estonian song festivals], Forte (2005); Mixed Choir of Estonian Radio, conductor Ants Üleoja
CD „125 aastat Eesti laulupidu / 125 years of Estonian song festivals, Forte (1994); Estonain Radio Mixed Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
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Nenia (in Memory of Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald) [Neenia (Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwaldi mälestuseks)]
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Loblied (Praise Song)1902
2'
mixed choir
Text: the Bible: Ps. 98, 1, 3-4
CD „Viimsi Püha Jaakobi Koguduse Kammerkoor” [Chamber choir of Viimsi St. Jacob congrecation], Chamber choir of Viimsi St. Jacob congrecation (2007); Chamber choir of Viimsi St. Jacob congrecation, conductor Andrus Kalvet
CD „Eluallikas”, Tallinna Allika Baptistikoguduse noortekoor (2001); Tallinn Baptist Congrecation Youth Choir Allikas, conductor Raili Vahermägi, piano: Triin Väljamäe, organ: Kersti Tarve
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: Eesti Kooriühing, 1992, Estonian Classics, 2002
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Know Ye Not [Eks teie tea]Tobias's work is based on his organ improvisations (pre-and postlude of chorale) at the Whitsun service of St. Petersburg St. John's Church on May 28, 1900
Whitsun Song
presumably the original version of the work
1900
mixed choir
Text: the Bible: Pauline Epistle, 1Co 3:16
Fp: concuctor Rudolf Tobias, mixed choir of St Petersburg's Estonian Charity Society, 1900
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Abendlied (Evening Song)mixed choir
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Busslied (Penitence Song)Oh, Lord, Be Gracious to Me
mixed choir
Text: the Bible: Ps. 51, 3-6
CD „Süda usub valgust. Eesti vaimulik koorimuusika”, Allika Kammerkoor (2006); Tallinn Baptist congregation's chamber choir Allika, Estonian Methodist Church’s Tallinn congregational chamber choir Credo, conductors Raili Vahermägi and Eivin Toodo, Maris Oidekivi (organ), Piret Rips (piano), Collegium Consonante Orchestra
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: Eres edition, Eesti Kooriühing, 1992, Estonian Classics, 2002
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Die Töchter von Jerusalem / The Daughters of JerusalemMotet
2'
mixed choir or female choir
Text: the Bible: p. 23, 28
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: Eesti Kooriühing, 1992, Estonian Classics, 2002
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Die Töchter von Jerusalem / The Daughters of Jerusalem2nd version
3'30''
mixed choir
Text: the Bible: p. 23, 28
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Oh, Leave All the Complaints [Oh jäta kõik kaebed]
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Psalm 32 (Ecclesia)mixed choir
Text: Psalm 32
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Schneider-courage [Schneider-courage (Rätsepa vaprus)]
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Siehst du das Meer (Behold the Sea)
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Swaying Sea [Õõtsuv meri]Arrangement also for male choir
2'
mixed choir
Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
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Where can my soul rest [Kus leiab hing rahumaad]
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While Comes the Death [Küll jõuab surm]
Works for female choir a cappella
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Know Ye Not [Eks teie tea]Arrangements by Cyrillus Kreek for small (1923) and large mixed choir (possible to sing for both - male and female choir separately, 1925)
1923/1925
mixed choir (or male or female choir)
Text: the Bible: Pauline Epistle, 1Co 3:16
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Oster Vorspiel (Easter Prelude)Motet
1915
2'
mixed choir or female choir
Text: the Bible: Mk 16, 3
CD "Vivit! Choral works by Max Reger & Rudolf Tobias", Ondine (2013); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Daniel Reuss
CD „Laulu eestvõtja” [The song leader], Teaduste Akadeemia Naiskoor (TAN) (2003); Academy of Sciences Female Choir, conductor Merike Toro
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: Eesti Kooriühing (1992)
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
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Die auf den Herrn (Those, Who Are Waiting for Jehova)
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Die Töchter von Jerusalem / The Daughters of JerusalemMotet
2'
mixed choir or female choir
Text: the Bible: p. 23, 28
CD „Motetten und geistliche Lieder : für gemischten Chor á cappella / Motetid ja vaimulikud laulud : segakoorile á cappella / Motets and hymns : for mixed choir á cappella / Rudolf Tobias, Forte (1994); Chamber Choir "Eesti Projekt", conductor Anne-Liis Treimann
Publisher: Eesti Kooriühing, 1992, Estonian Classics, 2002
Distributor: Available in EMIC Music Shop in compendium "Rudolf Tobias. Motetten und geistliche Lieder für gemischten Chor" Eres 3100
Works for male choir a cappella
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Know Ye Not [Eks teie tea]Arrangements by Cyrillus Kreek for small (1923) and large mixed choir (possible to sing for both - male and female choir separately, 1925)
1923/1925
mixed choir (or male or female choir)
Text: the Bible: Pauline Epistle, 1Co 3:16
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The Thief [Varas]Arrangement also for mixed choir
1905
1'
male choir
Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
CD „Laulusild” [Bridge of song], TAN : TAM (1998); Male Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences, conductors Hirvo Surva, Andrus Siimon
Publisher: Eres
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Nenia (in Memory of Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald) [Neenia (Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwaldi mälestuseks)]
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Oh, Leave All the Complaints [Oh jäta kõik kaebed]
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Old Jew Darns [Vana juut nõelub]male choir
Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
Publisher: Eesti Lauljate Liidu Naiskooride Sektsioon (1938)
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Song of Young People [Noorte laul]
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Swaying Sea [Õõtsuv meri]Arrangement also for mixed choir
2'
male choir
Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
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Tailor’s Bravery [Rätsepa vaprus]1'
male choir
Text: Johann Wolfgang Goethe, translation P. Härm
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While Comes the Death [Küll jõuab surm]
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Will You See the Sea [Kas näed sa merd]3'
male choir
Text: E. Geibel, A. Uritamm
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Instrumental works for children
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A Dance Tune [Tantsulugu]1911(?)
piano
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Autumn Wind [Sügistuul]1911(?)
1’
piano
CD „Muusikaõpetus 4. klassile” [Music for 4th grade], Avita (2008); Lauri Väinmaa (piano).
CD „Музыка - волшебная страна. Muusikavalik I klassile”, compiled by Maia Muldma, Inge Raudsepp, Koolibri (2002)
CD „Eesti heliloojate klaverimuusikat lastele ja noortele” [Piano music for children and youth by Estonian composers], Leelo Kõlar (2002); Lauri Väinmaa (piano)
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Gavotte (D minor)1911(?)
2'
piano
CD "Estonian piano music", Estonian Piano Teachers' Society (2009); Bruno Lukk (piano)
CD „Muusikavalik 3. klassile/ Maia Muldma / Музыка - волшебная страна : 3 класс/ Майа Мулдма”, Koolibri (2003)
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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March [Marss]1911(?)
1'
piano
CD "Eesti klaverimuusika", Eesti Klaveriõpetajate Ühing (2009); Bruno Lukk (piano)
CD „Музыка - волшебная страна. Muusikavalik I klassile”, compiled by Maia Muldma, Inge Raudsepp, Koolibri (2002)
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Pastorale [Pastoraal]
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Polka [Polka]1911(?)
1'
piano
CD "Eesti klaverimuusika", Eesti Klaveriõpetajate Ühing (Estonian Piano Teachers' Association) (2009); Bruno Lukk (piano)
CD „Muusikavalik 3. klassile/ Maia Muldma / Музыка - волшебная страна : 3 класс/ Майа Мулдма”, Koolibri (2003)
CD „Keila Muusikakool”, Keila Muusikakool (2001); M. Kukk (piano)
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Snow Flakes [Lumehelbekesed]1911(?)
1'
piano
CD "Estonian piano music", Estonian Piano Teachers' Society (2009); Bruno Lukk (piano)
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Waltz (E major)1911(?)
2'
piano
CD „Eesti heliloojate klaverimuusikat lastele ja noortele” [Piano music for children and youth by Estonian composers], Leelo Kõlar (2002); Lauri Väinmaa (piano)
Publisher: Estonian Piano Teachers Association
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Winter Dream [Talveunelmad]1911(?)
2'
piano
CD "Estonian piano music", Estonian Piano Teachers' Society (2009); Bruno Lukk (piano)
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Yearning for the Spring [Igatsus kevade järgi]1911(?)
piano
CD „Музыка - волшебная страна. Muusikavalik I klassile”, compiled by Maia Muldma, Inge Raudsepp, Koolibri (2002)
CD „Eesti heliloojate klaverimuusikat lastele ja noortele” [Piano music for children and youth by Estonian composers], Leelo Kõlar (2002); Lauri Väinmaa (piano)
Publisher: Estonian Piano Teachers Association
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Nocturn [Ööpala]1910
piano
CD „Ricordanza”, Leelo Kõlar (2000); Leelo Kõlar (piano)
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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Child’s Thoughts [Lapse mõtted]
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An Alpine Idyl [Alpiidüll]3'
piano
CD „Ricordanza”, Leelo Kõlar (2000); Leelo Kõlar (piano)
CD „Klaverimuusika”, Forte (1998); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
Manuscript