Adalbert Wirkhaus

WORKS FOR THE STAGE

Operettas

  • Spring Storms [Kevadtormid]
    operetta
    1934
    Libretto: Friida Wirkhaus
    Fp: May 12, 1934, Theatre Vanemuine, director Alfred Mering, conductor Juhan Simm
  • Mill-Girl [Veskineiu]
    operetta
    1932
    Libretto: Agnes Taar
    Fp: April 18, 1933, Theatre Vanemuine, Tartu, director Alfred Mering, conductor Juhan Simm
  • Midsummer Night [Jaaniöö]
    operetta in three acts
    1911
    Libretto: Paul Pinna
    Fp: April 1, 1911, Theatre Estonia, Tallinn, director Paul Pinna
    CD "Eesti teatri laulud", Tallinna Linnateater (2007); Indrek Ojari (voice), Riina Roose (piano) (only the Couplet of Comtesse Adelheid von Schöneberg)

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • Estonian Waltz [Eesti valss]
    1938/1946
    symphony orchestra: 1122, 2210, 1, harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Estonian Suite II [Eesti süit II]
    1. Introduction
    2. Waltz
    3. Song
    1938
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+3, strings
    Manuscript
  • Estonian Suite I, Op. 21 [Eesti süit I, op. 21]
    1. Introduction
    2. Waltz
    3. Berceuse
    4. Finale
    1918
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+3, harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Overture for Karl August Hermann's songplay "Uku and Vanemuine" [Avamäng Karl August Hermanni lauleldusele "Uku ja Vanemuine"]
    1907
    symphony orchestra
  • Evening Prayer (Вечерная молитва) [Vesper (Вечерная молитва)]
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 2231, 1+0, strings
    Manuscript

Works for wind orchestra

  • March of Heros [Sangarite marss]
    greeting march
    1938
    wind orchestra
  • Do You Know the Land [Kas tunned maad]
    paraphrase
    1934
    wind orchestra
  • Wedding Waltz [Pulmavalss]
    rhapsody
    1927
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Tender Yearning of the Soul [Hinge hellal igatsusel]
    paraphrase
    1926
    wind orchestra
  • Song Festival Overture [Laulupidu uvertüür]
    1904
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Farewell! [Jumalaga!]
    march
    1902
    wind orchestra
    CD „Taamal laulavad puhkpillid. David Otto Wirkhaus 175“, Luunja Kultuurimaja (2012); Väägvere Wind Orchestra

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

Duos

  • Three Pieces for Violin [Kolm pala viiulile]
    1. The Night Around Me (1947)
    2. Cradle Song from Estonian Suite I (1918)
    3. Cradle Song. Andante sostenuto (1947)
    1955
    violin, piano
    Manuscript
  • Cradle Song [Hällilaul]
    1947/1949
    violin, piano
    Manuscript
  • Good Friday Elegy [Suure reede eleegia]
    1947
    cello, piano or organ
    Manuscript

String quartets

  • String Quartet in G minor [Keelpillikvartett g-moll]
    4 movements
    1908
    20'
    string quartet

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for piano

  • Dear Brother [Veli, hella vellekene]
    1954
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Smart Treshing Floor [Targa rehealune]
    1954
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Estonian Dance [Eesti tants]
    1953
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Estonian Waltz [Eesti valss]
    1938/1953
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Meditation [Meditatsioon]
    1953
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Do You Know the Land [Kas tunned maad]
    paraphrase for piano
    1952
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Tender Yearning of the Soul [Hinge hellal igatsusel]
    paraphrase for piano
    1952
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Home
    concert-march
    piano

Works for organ

  • The Night Surrounds Me [Mu ümber öö]
    1. Introduction
    2. Intermezzo
    3. Meditation
    4. Finale
    1954
    organ
    Manuscript

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and orchestra

  • Estonian Requiem [Eesti reekviem]
    1957
    soloists, mixed choir, organ or orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Easter Cantata [Lihavõttekantaat]
    Introduction. O Darkest Woe! (Johann Rist)
    1. Jesus on Trial (St. Matthew 26:57–66; 27:1–2, 12–31)
    2. On the Way to Calvary (St. Luke 23:27–31)
    3. Jesus´ Death and Burial (St. Matthew 27:33–60, Martin Behm, Catherine Winkworth)
    4. The Resurrection (St. Matthew 28:1–8, 16–20, Martin Behm)
    1955
    soloists, mixed choir, organ or piano or orchestra
    Text: Johann Rist, The Bible (in English)
    Manuscript
  • Christmas Cantata [Jõulukantaat]
    Introduction. In the Beginning Was the Word (St. John 1:1–14)
    1. Glory to God in the Highest (St. Luke 2:1–14)
    2. Shepherds Walk to Bethlehem (St. Luke 2:15–20)
    3. Simeon and Anna (St. Luke 2:25–40)
    4. The Wise Men (St. Matthew 2:1–12)
    5. Flight into Egypt and Return to Nazareth (St. Matthew 2:13–23)
    1954
    soloists, mixed choir, organ or piano or orchestra
    Text: The Bible
    Manuscript
  • I Love My Country [Ühtainust maad]
    cantata
    1946
    baritone, children's choir, female choir, male choir, orchestra
    Text: K. Wirkhaus
    Manuscript
  • Snowstorm [Tuisk]
    cantata
    1946
    soprano, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4230, 1+1, strings
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript

Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)

  • Estonian Requiem [Eesti reekviem]
    1957
    soloists, mixed choir, organ or orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Easter Cantata [Lihavõttekantaat]
    Introduction. O Darkest Woe! (Johann Rist)
    1. Jesus on Trial (St. Matthew 26:57–66; 27:1–2, 12–31)
    2. On the Way to Calvary (St. Luke 23:27–31)
    3. Jesus´ Death and Burial (St. Matthew 27:33–60, Martin Behm, Catherine Winkworth)
    4. The Resurrection (St. Matthew 28:1–8, 16–20, Martin Behm)
    1955
    soloists, mixed choir, organ or piano or orchestra
    Text: Johann Rist, The Bible (in English)
    Manuscript
  • Christmas Cantata [Jõulukantaat]
    Introduction. In the Beginning Was the Word (St. John 1:1–14)
    1. Glory to God in the Highest (St. Luke 2:1–14)
    2. Shepherds Walk to Bethlehem (St. Luke 2:15–20)
    3. Simeon and Anna (St. Luke 2:25–40)
    4. The Wise Men (St. Matthew 2:1–12)
    5. Flight into Egypt and Return to Nazareth (St. Matthew 2:13–23)
    1954
    soloists, mixed choir, organ or piano or orchestra
    Text: The Bible
    Manuscript
  • Homeward [Tule koju]
    1954
    tenor, mixed choir, piano
    Text: folklore, translated into English by A. Oras
    Manuscript
  • Join Our Voices [Laulge, poisid]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1954
    tenor, mixed choir, piano
    Text: folklore, translated into English by A. Oras
    Manuscript
  • King David's Prayer [Kuningas Taaveti palve]
    1953
    baritone or bass, mixed choir, organ
    Text: Psalm 38 (in English)
    Manuscript
  • Cradle Song [Hällilaul]
    1947/1952
    soprano, mixed choir (ad libitum), piano
    Text: Kirsti Virkhaus/Helene Virkhaus
    Manuscript
  • Talks With the Lord [Kõnelused Issandaga]
    cantata
    1952
    baritone, mixed choir, piano
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • O Give Thanks Unto the Lord [Tänage nüüd Issandat]
    dedicated to all refugees from Europe
    1951
    soprano, mixed choir, organ or piano
    Text: Psalm 107
    Manuscript
  • I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes [Ma tõstan silmad üles]
    O Sacred Head
    cantata
    1947
    soprano, mixed choir, violin (ad libitum), piano or organ
    Text: K. Wirkhaus
    Manuscript
  • O Don't Ye Know [Eks teie tea]
    1947
    soprano, mixed choir, organ or piano
    Text: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
    Manuscript
  • The Night Surrounds Me... [Mu ümber öö...]
    fantasy
    1947
    bass, cello, violin, choir (or quartet), organ
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Men Sprout in Combat [Võitluses võrsuvad mehed]
    cantata
    1946
    choir, accompaniment
    Text: Jakob Liiv
    Manuscript
  • O Lord Our Lord [Issand, meie Jumal]
    alto or mezzo-soprano, mixed choir, organ or piano
    Text: Psalm 8
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • Speed the Wedding [Pidu hakkab]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1954
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: folklore, translated into English by A. Oras
    Manuscript
  • Upward! [Üles!]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1954
    alto (ad libitum), mixed choir, piano
    Text: folklore, translated into English by A. Oras
    Manuscript
  • Wedding Song [Pulmalaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1954
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: folklore, translated into English by A. Oras
    Manuscript
  • Psalm 47 [Psalm 47]
    short cantata
    1953
    mixed choir, soprano (ad libitum), organ or piano
    Text: Psalm 47
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Like a Swallow [Nagu pääsu, päevalindu]
    Homeless
    1953
    voice (2 voices), piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • My Land [Minu maa]
    1953
    voice, piano
    Text: Adalbert Wirkhaus
    Manuscript
  • When I Was Still Young [Kui mina alles noor veel olin]
    Our Life
    1953
    voice (2 voices), piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Come Home [Tule koju]
    1952
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Cradle Song [Hällilaul]
    1947/1952
    soprano, mixed choir (ad libitum), piano
    Text: Kirsti Virkhaus/Helene Virkhaus
    Manuscript
  • How Can I Be Silent [Ei saa mitte vaiki olla]
    1951
    voice, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • My Quiet, Lovely Home [Vaikne, kena kohakene]
    1951
    voice, piano
    Text: Martin Körber
    Manuscript
  • Where is the Home of the Sorrowful [Kus on kurva kodu]
    Like a Swallow
    1951
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Where the Rye Field Is [Seal, kus rukkiväli]
    1951
    voice, piano
    Text: Georg Eduard Luiga
    Manuscript
  • Kaera-Jaan
    Estonian folk dance
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore

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

  • O Lord Our Lord [Issand, meie Jumal]
    1953
    alto or mezzo-soprano, organ
    Text: Psalm 8
    Manuscript
  • Cradle Song (Andante sostenuto) [Hällilaul (Andante sostenuto)]
    1947
    voice, cello, piano
    Text: Kirsti Wirkhaus
    Manuscript
  • Ilo's Song from "Grass Fairy's Daughter" [Ilo laul "Murueide tütrest"]
    1908
    voice, accompaniment
    Manuscript
  • My Heart And Soul Are Ready [Valmis mu süda ja hing]
    soprano, harp, cello, organ
    Text: Psalm 108
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • My Land [Minu maa]
    1953
    mixed choir or male choir
    Text: Adalbert Wirkhaus
    Manuscript
  • Cradle Song (Andante sostenuto) [Hällilaul (Andante sostenuto)]
    1947
    mixed choir
    Text: Kirsti Wirkhaus
    Manuscript
  • Spring Song [Kevade laul]
    1894
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Martin Saar
  • My Credo [Minu credo]
    mixed choir
    Text: Ferdinand Karlson

Works for male choir a cappella

  • My Land [Minu maa]
    1953
    mixed choir or male choir
    Text: Adalbert Wirkhaus
    Manuscript
  • Songs of Henrik Visnapuu [Henrik Visnapuu laulud]
    Aastaajad
    1. Spring
    2. Summer Night
    3. Ominous Autumn Night
    4. Winter Journey
    1951
    male choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Music to plays

  • Music for Salme Pruuden's play "The Honor of the Fatherland" [Muusika Salme Pruudeni näidendile "Isamaa auks"]
    Act 1:
    1. Prelude. Andante maestoso
    2. Call, Call, Cuckoo. Marcia moderato
    3. Melodrama and Song. Andante
    4. Kungla People. Allegretto
    4a. Waltz. Tempo di valse
    5. Evening Song. Andante

    Act 2:
    6. Melodrama. Andante maestoso
    Scene 1. Allegro moderato
    Scene 2. Marss
    Scene 3. Allegro
    Scene 4. Allegro energico

    Act 3:
    7. Linda's Song and Waking Up in the Morning. Moderato assai
    8. Final Song. Andante maestoso
    1935
    voices, orchestra
    Text: Salme Pruuden

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • Kungla's Folk (Karl August Hermann) [Kungla rahvas (Karl August Hermann)]
    arrangement after Karl August Hermann
    1954
    soprano, alto, mixed choir, piano
    Text: Friedrich Kuhlbars, translated into English by A. Oras
    Manuscript
  • Mother´s Heart (Robert Theodor Hansen) [Ema süda (Robert Theodor Hansen)]
    arrangement after R. Th. Hansen
    1951
    soprano, violin (ad libitum), piano
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    Manuscript
  • Silent Night (Franz Xaver Gruber) [Püha öö (Franz Xaver Gruber)]
    arrangement after Franz Xaver Gruber
    1950
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Joseph Mohr
    Manuscript
  • Generous Father (Friedrich August Saebelmann) [Helde Isa (Friedrich August Saebelmann)]
    piano accompaniment by Adalbert Wirkhaus
    1946
    voice, piano or organ
    Manuscript
  • Rise Song (David Otto Wirkhaus) [Oh tõuse laul (David Otto Wirkhaus)]
    organ accompaniment by Adalbert Wirkhaus
    1946
    mixed choir, organ
    Manuscript
  • Village Wooing (Ernst Simon) [Küla kosjad (Ernst Simon)]
    1. Duet (Ursel and Christel)
    2. Duet (Grethe and Christel)
    3. Best Man's Song (Leeme-Kustas)
    4. Couplet (Hans)
    5. Final Choir (Grethe, Ursel, Christel, Hans, Leeme-Kustas)
    arrangement after Ernst Simon
    1909
    soloists, symphony orchestra: 1121, 2110, 0+1, strings
    Manuscript
  • The Visit of the Rich Uncle (Der Besuch des Erbonkels) (Ernst Simon) [Onu visiit (Der Besuch des Erbonkels) (Ernst Simon)]
    1. Introduction
    2. Duet
    3. Terzetto
    4. Couplet
    5. Quartet
    1908
    soloists, symphony orchestra: 1121, 2110, strings
    Manuscript