Ester Mägi

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • Bucolic [Bukoolika]
    1983
    10'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+3 (kettledrum, percussions), piano, celesta, harp, strings
    Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Olev Oja; February 2, 1984, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    CD "10 years after: compilation 1991–2001", Estonian Authors' Society (2003). Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje
    CD “Ester Mägi. Orchestral music”, Toccata (2007). Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
    Publisher: Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • The Sea [Meri]
    symphonic picture, music for choreographic composition
    1979
    7'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, 1+3, harp, strings
    Fp: July 3, 1981, Tallinn; 12th All-Estonian Dance Festival
    CD "La Primavera", Georg Otsa nimeline Tallinna Muusikakool (2009). Georg Ots Tallinn Music School Symphony Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe
    Manuscript
  • Symphony [Sümfoonia]
    1. Allegro assai
    2. Andante
    3. Presto
    1968
    12'
    symphony orchestra: 3332, 4231, 1+3, celesta, piano, strings
    Fp: Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Roman Matsov; April 23, 1969, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    CD “Ester Mägi. Orchestral music”, Toccata (2007). Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mihkel Kütson
    Distributor: EMIC EM 014
    Manuscript
  • Waltz [Valss]
    1963
    3'
    symphony orchestra: 1021, 2200, percussion (1+1), strings
    Manuscript

Works for chamber orchestra

  • Merrily [Lustakalt]
    chamber orchestra: 2 flutes, piano, strings
    Manuscript

Works for string orchestra

  • Vesper
    1990/1998
    6'
    string orchestra
    CD "Estonian Contemporary Classics. Estonian Composers I", Estonian Radio (2001). String section of the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Aivo Välja
    CD “Ester Mägi. Orchestral music”, Toccata (2007). Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Bird's Consoling [Lind lohutamas]
    From the cycle "Six Estonian Folk Song Arrangements". Arranged by Rasmus Puur
    string orchestra
    CD „Ester Mägi“, MTÜ Kõrvale pai, VHK keelpilliorkester (2023); VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur
  • Church Bell [Kerkokell]
    Arranged by Rasmus Puur
    string orchestra
    CD „Ester Mägi“, MTÜ Kõrvale pai, VHK keelpilliorkester (2023); VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur
  • Estonian Bard’s Thoughts [Viru lauliku mõtted]
    Arranged by Rasmus Puur
    string orchestra
    CD „Ester Mägi“, MTÜ Kõrvale pai, VHK keelpilliorkester (2023); VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur
  • Here Is the Land of My Joy [Siin mu rõõmumaa]
    Arranged by Rasmus Puur
    string orchestra
    CD „Ester Mägi“, MTÜ Kõrvale pai, VHK keelpilliorkester (2023); VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur
  • Maple Way to Milky Cloud [Vahtralt valgõ pilve pääle]
    Arranged by Rasmus Puur
    string orchestra
    CD „Ester Mägi“, MTÜ Kõrvale pai, VHK keelpilliorkester (2023); VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur
  • Pietà
    Arranged by Rasmus Puur
    string orchestra
    CD „Ester Mägi“, MTÜ Kõrvale pai, VHK keelpilliorkester (2023); VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur
  • The Broken Oar [Murdunud aer]
    Arranged by Rasmus Puur
    string orchestra
    CD „Ester Mägi“, MTÜ Kõrvale pai, VHK keelpilliorkester (2023); VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur
  • To See a Seesaw [Kiike kaema]
    Arranged by Rasmus Puur
    string orchestra
    CD „Ester Mägi“, MTÜ Kõrvale pai, VHK keelpilliorkester (2023); VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur
  • To the Bards [Laulikutele]
    Arranged by Rasmus Puur
    string orchestra
    CD „Ester Mägi“, MTÜ Kõrvale pai, VHK keelpilliorkester (2023); VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur

Works for wind orchestra

  • After Hours [Pärast päevatööd]
    1959
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for violin and orchestra

  • Serenade [Serenaad]
    arrangement of II movement of Violin Concerto in D minor (1956)
    2011
    5'
    violin, chamber orchestra: piano, strings
    Commissioned by: Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
    Manuscript
  • Violin Concerto in D minor (Serenade) [Viiulikontsert d-moll ("Serenaad")]
    1. Prelude. Moderato
    2. Serenade. Allegretto
    3. Recitative. Moderato
    4. Finale. Allegro molto
    1956
    23'
    violin, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4001, 1+1, piano, celesta, harp, strings
    Fp: Endel Lippus (violin), Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Roman Matsov; April 24, 1959, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    Manuscript
  • Cadenza and Theme [Kadents ja teema]
    Arranged by Rasmus Puur and Andres Lemba
    violin, string orchestra
    CD „Ester Mägi“, MTÜ Kõrvale pai, VHK keelpilliorkester (2023); VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur
  • School Waltz [Koolivalss]
    Arranged by Rasmus Puur
    violin, string orchestra
    CD „Ester Mägi“, MTÜ Kõrvale pai, VHK keelpilliorkester (2023); VHK String Orchestra, conductor Rasmus Puur

Works for piano and orchestra

  • Piano Concerto in F sharp minor [Klaverikontsert fis-moll]
    1. Allegro moderato
    2. Andante sostenuto
    3. Allegro
    1951/1953
    21'
    piano, symphony orchestra: 3222, 4200, 1+1, strings
    Fp: Laine Kallak (piano), Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Roman Matsov; July 22, 1955, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    CD "Pianist Laine Mets", Estonian Radio (2006). Laine Mets (piano), Estonian TV and Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
    CD “Ester Mägi. Orchestral music”, Toccata (2007). Ada Kuuseoks (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
    Distributor: EMIC
    Manuscript

Works for two or more soloists and orchestra

  • Old Town [Vanalinn]
    partita
    1. Cantus I. Double I
    2. Double II
    3. Cantus II
    4. Processus
    5. Ludus

    1987
    21'
    flute, harpsichord, string orchestra
    Fp: Ensemble Barocco: Samuel Saulus (flute), Lille Randma (harpsichord), Ülo Kaadu (violin), Urmas Vulp (violin), Andrus Järvi (viola), Allar Kaasik (cello), Mati Lukk (double bass); January 19, 1988, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Publisher: Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • Variations [Variatsioonid]
    1972
    12'
    piano, clarinet, string orchestra
    Fp: Valdur Roots (piano), Alfred Sikk (clarinet), Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Roman Matsov; November 30, 1972, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    CD "Ester Mägi. Ein musikalisches Porträt". Antes Edition (1998). Aleksandra Juozapenaite (piano), Alfred Sikk (clarinet), Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
    CD “Ester Mägi. Orchestral music”, Toccata (2007). Mati Mikalai (piano), Tarmo Pajusaar (clarinet), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mihkel Kütson
    Publisher: Edition 49
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

Duos

  • Cantus
    version of the same named piece for guitar and cello
    1987/2012
    5'
    cello, piano
    Distributor: EMIC EM 011
    Manuscript
  • Cadenza and Theme [Kadents ja teema]
    setting of Ester Mägi's 1984's work by Heiki Mätlik
    2003
    6'
    guitar, organ
    Fp: Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Andres Uibo (organ); June 23, 2003, Suure-Jaani Music Festival
    CD "Ricercare", H. Mätlik / A. Uibo (2003). Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Andres Uibo (organ)
  • Concerto for Organ and Guitar [Kontsert orelile ja kitarrile]
    composer's setting of the Concerto for Organ and Harpsichord, 1980
    three parts
    2003
    17'
    organ, guitar
    Fp: Andres Uibo (organ), Heiki Mätlik (guitar); June 4, 2004, Pärnu St. Elisabeth Church, Pärnu Organ Festival
    CD "Spectrum. Estonian music for guitar and organ", Estonian Radio (2006). Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Andres Uibo (organ)
  • Cantus
    2001
    5'
    flute, guitar
    Manuscript
  • School Waltz [Koolivalss]
    2001
    4'
    violin, piano
    Fp: Mati Reimann (violin), Tõnu Reimann (piano); September 16, 2001, Tallinn English College (Tallinn Girls’ Commercial High School’s 90th anniversary concert)
    Manuscript
  • Sonare [Sonare]
    2000
    7'
    clarinet, piano
    Fp: Toomas Vavilov (clarinet), Lea Leiten (piano); September 25, 2000, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Cadenza and Theme [Kadents ja teema]
    setting of Ester Mägi's 1984's work by Heiki Mätlik
    1999
    5'
    violin, guitar
    CD "One century of Estonian violin music", U. Vulp / H. Mätlik (2005). Urmas Vulp (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    CD "Significatio. Estonian chamber music", Estonian Radio (2000). Urmas Vulp (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
  • A due [A due]
    1997
    6'
    guitar, flute
    CD "Estonian portraits. Duo Concertante", Antes Edition (2001). Tiit Peterson (guitar), Tauno Saviauk (flute)
    CD "Significatio. Estonian chamber music", Estonian Radio (2000). Janika Lentsius (flute), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Canto sentimentale [Canto sentimentale]
    1996
    organ, trumpet
    Fp: Andres Uibo (organ), Jüri Leiten (trumpet); February 21, 1997, Vilnius Town Hall, Lithuania
    CD "Music for trumpet & organ in the 21st Century", Great Lakes Duo (2021); Great Lakes Duo: Brian Reichenbach (trumpet), Rhonda Sider Edgington (organ)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Psalm [Psalm]
    1991
    5'
    cello, piano
    CD "Violoncello und Orgel. Werke estnischer Komponisten", Eres (2011). Andres Uibo (organ), Aare Tammesalu (cello)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Vesper
    1990
    6'
    violin, piano or organ
    Fp: Mati Kärmas (violin), Lilian Semper (piano); December 26, 1990, Estonian History Museum, Tallinn
    CD "Estnische Violinmusik", Eres Edition (1997). Urmas Vulp (violin), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
    CD "Pastoraali", Grundstén/Reimann (1997). Tõnu Reimann (violin), Anne-Marie Grundstén (organ)
    CD "Bernsteinstrasse", Musica Delicata (2007). Mari-Liis Uibo (violin), Ulla Krigul (organ)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Cantus [Cantus]
    1988
    5'
    violin, guitar
    Fp: Teet Järvi (cello), Boris-Björn Bagger (guitar); February 9, 1988, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    CD "One century of Estonian violin music", Urmas Vulp / Heiki Mätlik (2005). Urmas Vulp (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    CD "Song of dawn: highlights from the Estonian & Baltic music series", Finlandia Records (1998). Camerata Tallinn: Ulrika Kristian (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    CD "Estonian chamber music. Camerata Tallinn", Warner Classics / Finlandia Records (1994). Camerata Tallinn: Ulrika Kristian (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    Publisher: Sikorski Verlag
    Manuscript
  • Processus [Processus]
    1988
    3'
    violin, guitar
    CD "Estonian chamber music. Camerata Tallinn", Warner Classics / Finlandia Records (1994). Camerata Tallinn: Ulrika Kristian (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    Publisher: Antes Edition/Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • Processus [Processus]
    1988
    3'
    cello, guitar
    CD "Favorite pieces for cello, guitar and harp", H – D. Varema / H. Mätlik (1998). Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    Publisher: Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • Cantus [Cantus]
    1987
    cello, guitar
    CD "Another Place", A Croch'note Production (2018); Edenwood Duo
    CD "Cantus: Estonian chamber music from the 1990’s", Finlandia Records (1998). Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    CD "Ester Mägi. Ein musikalisches Porträt", Antes Edition (1998). Teet Järvi (cello), Boris Björn Bagger (guitar)
    CD "Favorite pieces for cello, guitar and harp", Henry-David Varema / Heiki Mätlik (1998). Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    Publisher: Sikorski Verlag
    Manuscript
  • When Arno Took the Violin [Kui Arno võttis viiuli]
    1987
    2 violins
    Fp: Marek Taamal (violin), Lasse Joamets (violin), May 16, 1987; Estonian Television, 8th Children's Music Concert-competition
    Publisher: Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • Interlude [Intermeedium]
    1986
    4'
    horn, piano
    Fp: Uve Uustalu (horn), Helju Tauk (piano); February 25, 1986
    Manuscript
  • Whoops [Huiked]
    1986
    horn, piano
    Manuscript
  • Clarinet Sonata [Klarnetisonaat]
    dedicated to Hannes Altrov
    1985
    8'
    clarinet, piano
    2 CD-s "Eesti Muusika Nädal", Eesti Interpreetide Liit (2023); Toomas Vavilov (clarinet), Peep Lassmann (piano)
    CD "Estonian music II. Estonian Academy of Music 80 (1919-1999)", Estonian Academy of Music / Estonian Radio. Hannes Altrov (clarinet), Vilma Mallene (piano)
    Publisher: Antes Edition/Edition 49
    Distributor: Score published in 1986 is available in EMIC Music Shop Manuscript
  • Cadenza and Theme [Kadents ja teema]
    dedicated to Estonian violinist Ivi Tivik
    1984
    6'
    violin, organ or piano
    Fp: Urmas Vulp (violin), Kristiina Hoidre (organ); November 2, 1985, St. Nicholas’s Church, Tallinn, Estonia
    Publisher: Antes Edition/Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • Duets in Folk Style [Duod rahvatoonis]
    dedicated to Samuel Saulus
    1. From Setumaa
    2. From Kuusalu
    3. From Kuusalu
    4. From Kose
    5. From Jõhvi

    1983
    14'
    flute, violin
    Fp: Samuel Saulus (flute), Urmas Vulp (violin); May 30, 1983, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    CD "Estonian music II. Estonian Academy of Music 80 (1919-1999)", Estonian Academy of Music / Estonian Radio (1999). Samuel Saulus (flute), Urmas Vulp (violin)
    CD "Kaia Urb, soprano, Heiki Mätlik, guitar", Kaia Urb / Heiki Mätlik (1998). Jaan Õun (flute), Ulrika Kristian (violin)
    CD "Kammermusik aus dem Baltikum. Camerata Tallinn", Antes Edition (1995?). Camerata Tallinn: Ulrika Kristian (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    Manuscript
  • Concerto for Organ and Harpsichord [Kontsert orelile ja klavessiinile]
    1980
    17'
    organ, harpsichord
    Fp: Rolf Uusväli (organ), Ivo Sillamaa (harpsichord); December 28, 1982, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    Manuscript
  • Little Variations [Väikesed variatsioonid]
    1980
    oboe, piano
    Manuscript
  • Old Waltz [Vana valss]
    1980
    violin, piano
    Manuscript
  • Piece [Pala]
    1980
    bassoon, piano
  • Face to Face [Kahekesi]
    1979
    2 flutes
    Manuscript
  • In the Morning [Hommikul]
    1979
    1'30''
    flute, piano
    Manuscript
  • Allegretto
    1978
    flute, piano
  • Six Estonian Folk Tunes [Kuus eesti rahvaviisi]
    1975
    11'
    violin, piano
    Fp: Vladimir Alumäe (violin), Vaike Vahi (piano); 20.12.1976, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    Publisher: Sikorski Verlag
    Distributor: Publication from 1983 is available in EMIC Music Store
      Manuscript
  • Eight Pieces [Kaheksa pala]
    1. Stubbornly
    2. Singing
    3. Dancing
    4. Meditating
    5. Motorized
    6. Joking
    7. Competing
    8. Merrily
    1969
    11'
    violin, piano
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Presto
    1967
    4'
    violin, piano
    Manuscript
  • Six Pieces [Kuus pala]
    1. Line Up, Boys!
    2. Melody
    3. Get Up!
    4. Elegy
    5. Horn Piece
    6. Lullaby
    1960
    7'
    trumpet, piano
    Manuscript
  • Three Pieces [Kolm pala]
    1. A Tale
    2. A Song
    3. A Game
    1956
    11'
    2 pianos
    Distributor: EMIC EM 001
    Manuscript
  • Ballade [Ballaad]
    1955
    6'
    violin, piano
    Publisher: Eres
    Manuscript
  • Six Pieces [Kuus pala]
    1. Melody
    2. Etude
    3. Little Song
    4. Folk Tune
    5. Herding Call
    6. Andantino
    1948
    cello, piano
    Manuscript

Trios

  • Whoops [Huiked]
    1995/2001
    10'
    violin, vibraphon, guitar
    Fp: Arvo Leibur (violin), Terje Terasmaa (vibraphone), Heiki Mätlik (guitar); April 9, 2001, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre
    CD "Drama", Heiki Mätlik/Arvo Leibur (2001). Arvo Leibur (violin), Terje Terasmaa (vibraphone), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
  • A tre [A tre]
    1991
    11'
    violin, guitar, cello
    Fp: Urmas Vulp (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Teet Järvi (cello); December 13, 1991, Tallinn Town Hall, Estonia
    CD "Una Corda", Una Corda (2011); Ensemble Una Corda: Liis Viira (harp), Kristi Mühling (kannel), Ene Nael (harpsichord) (arranged by Una Corda)
    CD "Cantus: Estonian chamber music from the 1990's", Finlandia Records 3984-21435-2 (1998). Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Henry-David Varema (cello), Urmas Vulp (violin)
    Publisher: Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • Serenade [Serenaad]
    1. Allegro sostenuto
    2. Andantino serioso
    3. Allegro con brio
    1982
    9'
    flute, violin, viola
    Fp: Jaan Õun (flute), Andrus Järvi (viola), Jaak Sepp (violin); December 5, 1982, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    CD "Ester Mägi. Ein musikalisches Porträt", Antes Edition (1998). Jaan Õun (flute), Jaak Sepp (violin), Andrus Järvi (viola)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Piano Trio in D minor [Klaveritrio d-moll]
    1. Adagio ma non troppo
    2. Variations based on musical theme by Mart Saar. Andantino
    3. Allegro molto
    1950
    25'
    piano, violin, cello
    Fp: Endel Lippus (violin), Virve Lippus (piano), Laine Siim-Leichter (cello); October 31, 951, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    Manuscript

Quartets

  • Collocutio [Collocutio]
    1994
    8'
    saxophone quartet
    Fp: Stockholm Saxophone Quartet; January 31, 1995, Tallinn Blackhead Brotherhood’s House, Estonia
    Commissioned by: Stockholm Saxophone Quartet
    CD "Collocutio. Quartet SaxEst", Quartet SaxEst (2004). Quartet SaxEst: Virgo Veldi (alto saxophone), Lauri Sepp (tenor saxophone), Sulev Sommer (baritone saxophone), Ivo Lille (soprano saxophone)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Dialogues [Dialoogid]
    1976
    14'
    flute, clarinet, cello, piano
    Fp: Jaan Õun (flute), Aleksander Ryabov (clarinet), Peeter Paemurru (cello), Eevi Ross (piano); December 1, 1976, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    2 CD-d "Eesti Muusika Nädal", Eesti Interpreetide Liit (2023); Pipilota Neostus (flute), Toomas Vavilov (clarinet), Indrek Leivategija (cello), Peep Lassmann (piano)
    CD "Ester Mägi. Ein musikalisches Porträt", Antes Edition (1998); Sigrid Orusaar (flute), Toomas Vavilov (clarinet), Henry-David Varema (cello), Lauri Väinmaa (piano)
    CD "All of me. Aleksander Ryabov, his friends and orchestras", Estonian Radio (1998); Aleksander Ryabov (clarinet), Jaan Õun (flute), Peeter Paemurru (cello), Eevi Ross (piano)
    Publisher: Antes Edition/Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • Merrily [Lustakalt]
    Polka
    written for ensemble "Bagpipe"
    2 violins, accordion, double bass
    Manuscript

String quartets

  • Vesper
    1998/2016
    7'
    string quartet
    Fp: String Quartet Prezioso; October 31, 2016, Tallinn House of Blackheads
  • String Quartet No. 2 "Elegies" [Keelpillikvartett nr. 2 "Eleegiad"]
    1. Lento melancolico. Allegretto grazioso
    2. Moderato con marcato. Allegro con brio
    3. Allegretto con delicatezza
    4. Poco adagio. Allegro agitato
    1965
    11'
    string quartet
    CD „Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre 90“, ERR, EMTA (2009); Tallinn Conservatory Quartet
    Publisher: Eres
    Manuscript
  • String Quartet No. 1 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 1]
    1. Allegro con brio
    2. Lento
    3. Allegro
    1964
    12'
    string quartet
    Fp: Endel Lippus (violin), Harald Aasa (violin), Herbert Laan (viola), Toomas Tummeleht (cello); December 16, 1964, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    2 CD-s "Eesti Muusika Nädal", Eesti Interpreetide Liit (2023); String Quartet FourEst
    Manuscript

Wind quintets

  • Ostinato [Ostinato]
    1962
    5'
    wind quintet
    Manuscript

Sextets

  • Melody from Rõngu [Rõngu viis]
    1966
    4'
    string ensemble: 3 violins; cello and double bass or piano
    Manuscript

Septets

  • Cadenza and Theme [Kadents ja teema]
    arrangement after a piece from 1984 with the same name
    solo cello, 5 cellos, double bass
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for clarinet

Works for piano

  • Rondo domesticus [Rondo domesticus]
    2001
    4'
    piano
    Fp: Peep Lassmann (piano); April 8, 2002, Estonia Concert Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Manuscript
  • Junipers of Kassari [Kassari kadakad]
    the required piece at the competition for young pianists of Läänemaa County and islands of Estonia, 1995
    1994
    4'
    piano
    Fp: 1995, Käina, island of Hiiumaa, Estonia; competition for young pianists of Läänemaa County and islands of Estonia
    CD "Piano music for children and youth by Estonian composers", Leelo Kõlar (2002). Lilian Semper (piano)
    Publisher: Estonian Piano Teachers Association
    Manuscript
  • Piece on the "Train Trip" theme [Lugu teemal "Rong see sõitis..."]
    1990
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Lapland Joiks [Lapimaa joiud]
    1987
    11'
    piano
    Fp: Peep Lassmann (piano); October 11, 1998, Tallinn Town Hall, Estonia
    CD „Northern Lights. Treasury of Estonian piano music“, Estonian Association of Professional Musicians, Estonian Pianists’ Union (2019)
    CD "Estnische Klaviermusik", Eres Edition (1994). Peep Lassmann (piano)
    Publisher: Antes Edition/Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • The Ancient Kannel [Vana kannel]
    dedicated to Estonian folklorist Herbert Tampere
    1985
    11'
    piano
    Fp: Peep Lassmann (piano); February 24, 1986, Estonian Friendship Society Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    CD „Northern Lights. Treasury of Estonian piano music“, Estonian Association of Professional Musicians, Estonian Pianists’ Union (2019)
    CD "Von Salzburg bis Reval", Andre Hinn, ERP (2015). Andre Hinn (piano)
    CD "Ester Mägi. Ein musikalisches Porträt", Antes Edition (1998). Peep Lassmann (piano)
    CD "Estonian piano music", Finlandia Records (1994). Lauri Väinmaa (piano)
    Publisher: Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • Three Sea Tableaux [Kolm merepilti]
    1. Allegro
    2. Adagio con moto
    3. Vivo
    1961
    piano
    Fp: Laine Mets (piano); February 28, 1962, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    CD "To the North...", Klangex, Estonian Record Productions (2022); Ivari Ilja (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC   EM 009
    Manuscript
  • Piano Sonata [Klaverisonaat]
    1. Allegro con brio
    2. Andante sostenuto
    3. Allegro molto
    1949
    piano
    Fp: Laine Kallak (piano); December 30, 1949, Tallinn State Conservatoire Hall
    Manuscript
  • Rondo
    1948
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Theme and Variations in G minor [Teema variatsioonidega g-moll]
    1947
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Three Lapland Songs [Kolm lapi laulu]
    1. Andante cantabile
    2. Allegretto
    3. Allegro

    piano
    Manuscript

Works for guitar

  • Cadenza and Theme [Kadents ja teema]
    setting of Ester Mägi's 1984's work by Heiki Mätlik
    2002
    6'
    guitar
    Publisher: Antes Edition/Edition 49
  • Three Miniatures [Kolm miniatuuri]
    1. Frettando
    2. Melancolico
    3. Rustico
    1996
    6'
    guitar
    CD "Significatio. Estonian chamber music", Estonian Radio (2000). Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    CD "Homenaje - Homage", Forte (1997). Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Valse con variazione (Waltz with Variations) [Valse con variazione (Valss variatsioonidega)]
    arrangement of Little Waltz from Ten Piano Pieces, collection for children
    1957/1992
    4'
    guitar
    CD "30 Years of Estonian Guitar Music", Estonian Guitar Society (2008); Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript

Works for organ

  • Kyrie
    1999
    6'
    organ
    Fp: Aare-Paul Lattik (organ); March 27, 1999, Tallinn Dome Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD „Tallinn Cathedral organ. Ladegast-Sauer organ 100 years“, EELK Tallinna Piiskoplik Toomkogudus (2014); Piret Aidulo (organ)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Gloria
    1998
    2'
    organ
    Fp: Andres Uibo (orel); August 1, 1998, Tallinna Toomkirik
    CD "Organ concerto in Dome Church", Salumuusik (2001). Andres Uibo (organ)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Dialogue (Prelude and Chorale) [Dialoog (Prelüüd ja koraal)]
    1992
    7'
    organ
    Fp: Andres Uibo; August 3, 1993, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church, Estonia
    CD "Hingevalgus. Eesti kuldne klassika", Karmen Puis, Anna Humal (2021); Karmen Puis (soprano), Anna Humal (organ)
    CD "Estnische Orgelmusik", Eres Edition (1994). Andres Uibo (organ)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Canto doloroso ed inventione
    dedicated to Rolf Uusväli
    1. Andante sostenuto
    2. Allegro

    1974
    7'
    organ
    Fp: Rolf Uusväli (organ); April 12, 1976, Estonia Concert Hall (?), Tallinn, Estonia
    CD "Cantus nordicus", Carillon Music (2004). Ines Maidre (organ)
    Distributor: EMIC EM 002
    Manuscript

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for male choir and orchestra

  • The Chamber of the Wind [Tuule tuba]
    ballade, dedicated to Mart Saar
    1994
    9'
    male choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, alto saxophone, 4231, percussion (1+1), harp, strings
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Fp: Tallinn University of Technology Academic Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer; December 15, 1995, Tallinn St. Charles' Church, Estonia
    CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcasting (2011); Estonian State Symphony Orchestra, Academic Male Choir of Tallinn University of Technology, conductors arvo Volmer, Jüri Rent
    CD "Review of the Estonian choral music". Estonian Choral Society/Estonian Song and Dance Festival Foundation/Estonian Radio (2002). Tallinn University of Technology Academic Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
    CD "Cum laude". Tallinn University of Technology Academic Male Choir (1995). Tallinn University of Technology Academic Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
    Manuscript
  • Kalevipoeg’s Journey to Finland [Kalevipoja teekond Soome]
    cantata
    1. Going to Finland
    2. Song about the Sea (Island Maiden's Song)
    3. Buying the Sword
    4. Celebration and Fight
    5. The Return
    6. Epilogue. Finale
    1954
    18'
    mezzo-soprano, male choir, symphony orchestra: 3232, 4231, 1+4, harp, strings
    Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald „Kalevipoeg” (Estonian national epic)
    Fp: Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Estonian State Academic Male Choir, Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi; November 5, 1961, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • The Albatross [Tormilind]
    1957
    4'
    mixed choir, organ
    Text: Juhan Sütiste
    Fp: High Schools Alumni Mixed Choir, conductor Alfred Karindi, Hugo Lepnurm (organ); May 15, 1960, Tallinn
    Manuscript

Works for female choir and instrument(s)

  • Shout and Whoop! [Hüüa ja huika!]
    1991
    female choir, piano
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Fp: female choirs, conductor Vaike Uibopuu; June 20, 1993, Tallinn; VII Youth Song and Dance Festival
    CD "Baltic Sounds", Mägi Ensemble (2015); Mägi Ensemble
    Distributor: EMIC   EM 010
    Manuscript
  • Maiden's Songs (Four Estonian Rhyme Folk Songs) [Neiulaulud (Neli uuemat eesti rahvalaulu)]
    1. Once Clouds Were Coming...
    2. It Will Be Heard, It Will Be Seen...
    3. The Bells Are Ringing Forlornly...
    4. Wedding, Yes! Wedding, Yes! Hurray for the Wedding!
    1979
    6'
    female choir, piano in four hands
    Text: Estonian folklore
    Fp: Female Choir of the Tallinn Polytechnic Institute, conductor Silvia Mellik, Mare Orgse (piano), Ingrid Oert (piano); May 9, 1980, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia (jubilee concert of the choir)
    Manuscript

Works for male choir and instrument(s)

  • The Chamber of the Wind [Tuule tuba]
    ballade
    1981
    9'
    male choir, organ
    Text: Estonian folklore
    Fp: Rolf Uusväli (organ), Estonian State Academic Male Choir (RAM), conductor Olev Oja; December 28, 1982, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonia
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots, Piret Aidulo (organ)
    Publisher: SP Muusika
    Manuscript
  • Dance [Pilli tants]
    1975
    male choir, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • The Boy Played the Guitar [Poiss mängis kitarri]
    1972
    male choir, guitar
    Text: Vladimir Beekman
    Manuscript

Works for children’s choir and instrument(s)

  • Morning [Hommik]
    1965
    children's choir, piano
    Text: Leili Andre
    Manuscript
  • Travel Song [Matkalaul]
    1962
    children's choir, piano
    Text: Arkaadi Reigo
    Manuscript
  • Greeting on the Hike [Tervitus matkal]
    1948
    children's choir, piano
    Text: Neeme Laanepõld
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and orchestra

  • Homeland [Kodumaa]
    canzone
    1982
    tenor, symphony orchestra: 2222, 3200, percussion (1+1), strings
    Text: Valmar Adams
    Manuscript
  • Songs with Lyrics by Betti Alver [Laulud Betti Alveri luulega]
    arrangement for symphony orchestra by Paul Mägi
    1. Wooden Overcoat
    2. Again and Again
    3. Birds Were Laughing
    1981
    16'
    mezzo-soprano, symphony orchestra: 3233, 4231, 1+3, piano (celesta), harp, strings
    Text: Betti Alver
    Fp: Leili Tammel (mezzo-soprano), Estonian State Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paul Mägi; April 18, 1985, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD "Ester Mägi. Songs to poem by Betty Alver. Eduard Tubin. Symphony no. 2 "Legendary"", Teater Vanemuine (2018); Helen Lepalaan (mezzo-soprano), Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paul Mägi
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Night Shades [Ööhõlmad]
    2001
    5'
    soprano, piano
    Text: Valli Naelapea
    Fp: Pille Lill (soprano), Marje Lohuaru (piano); April 4, 2002, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival/Estonian Composers' Union
    Distributor: EMIC EM 003
    Manuscript
  • Bind the Eyes! [Köitke kinni!]
    Belongs to the cycle "Two Songs on Words by Ernst Enno"
    1999
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Fp: Maila Ploomann (mezzo -oprano), Kristi Kärmas (piano); April 28, 2000, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival / Estonian Composers' Union
    Distributor: EMIC EM 028
    Manuscript
  • Two Songs on Words by Ernst Enno [Kaks laulu Ernst Enno sõnadele]
    1. Up There
    2. Bind the Eyes!

    1999
    voice, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Fp: Maila Ploomann (mezzo-soprano), Kristi Kärmas (piano); April 28, 2000, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival / Estonian Composers' Union
    Distributor: EMIC EM 026
  • Up There [Sääl kõrgel]
    Belongs to the cycle "Two Songs on Words by Ernst Enno"
    1999
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Fp: Maila Ploomann (mezzo-soprano), Kristi Kärmas (piano); April 28, 2000, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival / Estonian Composers' Union
    Distributor: EMIC EM 027
    Manuscript
  • Musik (Music) [Musik (Muusika)]
    dedicated to Vilma Mallene
    1998
    9'
    baritone, piano
    Text: Rainer Maria Rilke (in German)
    Fp: Villu Valdmaa (baritone), Martti Raide (piano); April 19, 1998, Tallinn Writers' House, Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD "Estonian vocal music from the 20th century", ARM Music (2002); Villu Valdmaa (baritone), Martti Raide (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC EM 007
    Manuscript
  • Two Duets [Kaks duetti]
    1993
    female voice, male voice, piano
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Manuscript
  • Singing on the Field [Põllul laulmine]
    cycle based on Estonian folk tunes
    1988
    10'
    soprano, piano
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Tiiu Levald (soprano), Peep Lassmann (piano); January 24, 1989, Estonian Composers’ Union, Tallinn
    Publisher: Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • Sõnarine
    1986
    3'
    bass or baritone, piano
    Text: Betti Alver
    Fp: Teo Maiste (bass), Ivo Sillamaa (piano); May 23, 1986, "Estonia" theatre, Tallinn
    Distributor: EMIC EM 008
    Manuscript
  • Morning at Tehumardi [Hommik Tehumardil]
    ballad
    1985
    tenor, piano
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Fp: Hendrik Krumm (tenor), Ivo Sillamaa (piano); May 23, 1985, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • Cheating Old Nick [Vanatühja petmine]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1984
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Vilja Kruusement (mezzo-soprano), Vilma Mallene (piano); May 23, 1985, "Estonia" Theatre, Tallinn
    Distributor: EMIC EM 020
    Manuscript
  • Three Seto Fairy Tale Songs [Kolm setu muinasjutulaulu]
    1. Singing Tree
    2. A Lullaby
    3. The Orphan to a Cuckoo
    1984
    9'
    mezzo-soprano, piano
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Leili Tammel (mezzo-soprano), Taissia Filippova (piano); December 23, 1984
    Publisher: SP Muusika
    Manuscript
  • Songs with Lyrics by Betti Alver [Laulud Betti Alveri luulega]
    1. Wooden Overcoat
    2. Again and Again
    3. Birds Were Laughing
    1981
    16'
    mezzo-soprano, piano
    Text: Betti Alver
    Fp: Leili Tammel (mezzo-soprano), Vilma Mallene (piano); February 2, 1982, Estonian Composers' Union, Tallinn
    Publisher: SP Muusika
    Manuscript
  • Haikus [Haikud]
    1977
    9'
    baritone, harp or piano
    Text: Albert Koney
    Fp: Mati Palm (baritone), Zvenika Sillamaa (harp); March 1978, Estonian Composers' Union, Tallinn
    CD "Ester Mägi. Ein musikalisches Porträt", Antes Edition (1998). Villu Valdmaa (baritone), Martti Raide (piano)
    Publisher: Antes Edition/Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • On the Road [Mööda teed]
    1968
    3'
    baritone, piano
    Text: Juhan Saar
    Manuscript
  • Big and Silent [Suur ja vaikne]
    belongs to the cycle "Two Romances"
    1964
    voice, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    Distributor: EMIC EM 030
    Manuscript
  • I Have a Shelter Under the Sky [Mul on tare taeva all]
    belongs to the cycle "Two Romances"
    1964
    1'
    voice, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    Distributor: EMIC EM 029
    Manuscript
  • Two Romances [Kaks romanssi]
    1. Big and Silent
    2. I Have a Shelter Under the Sky

    1964
    voice, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    Distributor: EMIC EM 033
  • Beach Swallow [Rannapääsuke]
    belongs to the cycle "Five Romances"
    1963
    voice, piano
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
    Fp: Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Vilma Mallene (piano); November 7, 1963, Estonian Composers' Union, Tallinn
    Distributor: EMIC EM 023
    Manuscript
  • Five Romances [Viis romanssi]
    1. Onset of Happiness (Linda Ruud)
    2. Oh, How Could I Sleep (Marie Under)
    3. Memory (Helvi Jürisson)
    4. Wind (Marie Under)
    5. Beach Swallow (Kersti Merilaas)

    1963
    voice, piano
    Text: Linda Ruud, Marie Under, Helvi Jürisson, Kersti Merilaas
    Distributor: EMIC EM 032
  • Memory [Mälestus]
    belongs to the cycle "Five Romances"
    1963
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: Helvi Jürisson
    Fp: Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Vilma Mallene (piano); November 7, 1963, Estonian Composers' Union, Tallinn
    CD „Urve Tauts“, Urve Tauts (2014); Urve Tauts (voice), Vilma Mallene (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC EM 022
    Manuscript
  • Oh, How Could I Sleep [Kuis võiksin magada]
    belongs to the cycle "Five Romances"
    1963
    voice, piano
    Text: Marie Under
    Fp: Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Vilma Mallene (piano); November 7, 1963, Estonian Composers' Union, Tallinn
    CD „Urve Tauts“, Urve Tauts (2014); Urve Tauts (voice), Vilma Mallene (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC EM 021
    Manuscript
  • Onset of Happiness [Õnne algus]
    belongs to the cycle "Five Romances"
    1963
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: Linda Ruud
    Fp: Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Vilma Mallene (piano); November 7, 1963, Estonian Composers' Union, Tallinn
    CD „Urve Tauts“, Urve Tauts (2014); Urve Tauts (voice), Vilma Mallene (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC EM 025
    Manuscript
  • Wind [Tuul]
    belongs to the cycle "Five Romances"
    1963
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: Marie Under
    Fp: Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Vilma Mallene (piano); November 7, 1963, Estonian Composers' Union, Tallinn
    Distributor: EMIC EM 024
    Manuscript
  • White Ball [Valge pall]
    1961
    voice, piano
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Distributor: EMIC EM 019
    Manuscript
  • Words Found a Lovely Melody [Leidsid sõnad kalli viisi]
    Arrangement of Estonian folk song
    1955
    voice, piano
    Text: Manivald Kesamaa
    Distributor: EMIC EM 015
    Manuscript
  • For Peace [Rahu eest]
    1950
    voice, piano
    Text: Lea Rummo
    Manuscript
  • In Front of the Hearth [Ääsi ees]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1950
    voice, piano
    Text: Adolf Rammo
    Manuscript
  • May Song [Mailaul]
    1950
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Smuul
  • Song About Lenin [Laul Leninist]
    1950
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Smuul
    Manuscript
  • On the Hills of Georgia (Na Holmah Gruzii) [Gruusia küngastel (Na holmah Gruzii)]
    1949
    voice, piano
    Text: Alexander Pushkin (in Russian)
    Fp: Ellen Laidre (soprano), Elsa Avesson (piano); May 29, 1949
    Manuscript
  • Victory of the Quinquennium [Viisaastaku võit]
    1949
    voice, piano
    Text: Paul Rummo
    Manuscript
  • Let’s Go to the Seesaw! [Kiigele!]
    1948
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Distributor: EMIC EM 016
    Manuscript
  • Snow Flake [Lumehelbeke]
    1948
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Distributor: EMIC EM 018
    Manuscript
  • Leaves Were Falling [Lehed langsid]
    1946
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Distributor: EMIC EM 017
    Manuscript
  • Call to Work [Kutse tööle]
    voice, piano
    Manuscript
  • Musician [Pillimees]
    Arrangement of Estonian folk song. The initial version of the song "Words Found a Lovely Melody"
    voice, piano
    Text: Ralf Parve
    Manuscript
  • Would I Be A Singing Bird [Oleksin laululind]
    melody by Johannes Kappel, piano accompaniment by Ester Mägi
    voice, piano
    Text: Friedrich Wilhelm Ederberg
    Manuscript

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

  • Night [Öö]
    Belongs to the collection "Two Songs"
    1998/2016
    soprano or mezzo-soprano, cello, piano
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Distributor: EMIC EM 005
  • Two Songs [Kaks laulu]
    1. Night
    2. With Eyes Closed

    1998/2016
    6'
    soprano or mezzo-soprano, cello, piano
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Distributor: EMIC EM 004
    Manuscript
  • With Eyes Closed [Silmil suletuil]
    Belongs to the collection "Two Songs"
    1998/2016
    soprano or mezzo-soprano, cello, piano
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Distributor: EMIC EM 006
  • Memory [Mälestus]
    setting of Ester Mägi's 1963's work by Heiki Mätlik
    1998
    2'
    soprano, guitar
    Text: Helvi Jürisson
    CD "Igatsus", K. Urb, H. Mätlik (2012). Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    CD "Significatio. Estonian chamber music", Estonian Radio (2000). Kaia Urb (flute), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
  • Night [Öö]
    belongs to the collection "Two Songs". This arrangement is not valid by request of composer
    1998
    3'
    soprano, cello, guitar
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Fp: Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Henry-David Varema (cello); March 28, 1999, Tallinn Travel House, Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD "Significatio. Estonian chamber music", Estonian Radio (2000). Kaia Urb (soprano), Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    Manuscript
  • Onset of Happiness [Õnne algus]
    Ester Mägi's 1963's work arranged by Heiki Mätlik
    1998
    2'
    soprano, guitar
    Text: Linda Ruud
    CD "Igatsus", K. Urb, H. Mätlik (2012). Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    CD "Significatio. Estonian chamber music", Estonian Radio (2000). Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
  • Two Songs [Kaks laulu]
    This arrangement is not valid by request of composer
    1. Night
    2. With Eyes Closed

    1998
    5'
    soprano, cello, guitar
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Fp: Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Henry-David Varema (cello); March 28, 1999, Tallinn Travel House, Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD "Significatio. Estonian chamber music", Estonian Radio (2000). Kaia Urb (soprano), Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    Manuscript
  • With Eyes Closed [Silmil suletuil]
    belongs to the collection "Two Songs". This arrangement is not valid by request of composer
    1998
    2'
    soprano, cello, guitar
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Fp: Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Henry-David Varema (cello); March 28, 1999, Tallinn Travel House, Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD "Significatio. Estonian chamber music", Estonian Radio (2000). Kaia Urb (soprano), Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
  • Night Song [Öölaul]
    1993/1995
    4'30''
    male voice, female voice, piano
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Fp: Helen Lokuta (soprano), Mati Turi (tenor), Martti Raide (piano); January 10, 2017, Tallinn, Niguliste Church
  • Whoops [Huiked]
    1995
    soprano, flute, guitar
    Text: onomatopoetic syllables
    Fp: Ensemble Plus Vite: Eva Lebherz-Valentin (soprano), Britta Jakobs (flute), Denice Kuhn (guitar); September 23, 1995, Berlin, Germany
    FpEst: Annika Tõnuri (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Peeter Malkov (flute); April 18, 1996, Estonian Academy of Music, Estonian Music Days Festival
    CD "Ester Mägi. Ein musikalisches Porträt", Antes Edition (1998). Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Janika Lentsius (flute)
    Publisher: Antes Edition, Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • Haikus [Haikud]
    Heiki Mätlik´s setting of Ester Mägi's 1977's work
    1993
    9'
    baritone, flute, violin, guitar
    Text: Albert Koeney
    Fp: Tarmo Sild (baritone), Camerata Tallinn; March 21, 1993, Estonian National Opera Winter Garden, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Manuscript
  • Singing on the Field [Põllul laulmine]
    setting of Ester Mägi's 1988's work by Heiki Mätlik
    six parts attacca
    1989
    10'
    soprano, flute, violin, guitar
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Tiiu Levald (soprano), Camerata Tallinn: Jaan Õun (flute), Mati Kärmas (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar); November 13, 1989, Tallinn Town Hall, Estonian New Music Days
  • The Male Fern [Maarjasõnajalg]
    for Tiiu Reinau
    1988
    3'
    soprano, flute, piano
    Text: Karl Ristikivi
    Fp: Tiiu Reinaru (soprano), Sigrid Orusaar (flute), Jaak Luts (piano); June 12, 1988, "Estonia" Theatre, Georg Ots Vocal Works Contest
    Publisher: Antes Edition/Edition 49
    Manuscript
  • The Male Fern [Maarjasõnajalg]
    Heiki Mätlik's arrengement of Ester Mägi's piece with the same name (soprano, flute, piano)
    1988
    3'
    soprano, flute, guitar
    Text: Karl Ristikivi
    Manuscript
  • Haikus [Haikud]
    1977
    9'
    baritone, harp or piano
    Text: Albert Koney
    Fp: Mati Palm (baritone), Zvenika Sillamaa (harp); March 1978, Estonian Composers' Union, Tallinn
    CD "Ester Mägi. Ein musikalisches Porträt", Antes Edition (1998). Villu Valdmaa (baritone), Martti Raide (piano)
    Publisher: Antes Edition/Edition 49
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Ubi amici
    1999
    mixed choir
    Text: Latin sentence
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Ubi bene
    1999
    mixed choir
    Text: Latin sentence
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Chimney Swallow [Suitsupääsuke]
    1997
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Kalju Lepik
    Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, conductor Peeter Perens; April 22, 1998, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Blackheads, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Pietà
    in memory of Taaniel
    1990/1995
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Setu folklore
    CD "Õhtul", Head Ööd, Vend (2013); Chamber choir Head Ööd, Vend, conductor Külli Kiivet
    CD "Maailmasuurune leek", Tartu University Chamber Choir (2008); Tartu University Chamber Choir, conductor Triin Koch
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Nenia [Neenia]
    1993
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Eino Leino
    Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Olev Oja; December 12, 1993, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn; Gustav Ernesaks memorial concert
    CD "Maailmasuurune leek", Tartu University Chamber Choir (2008); Tartu University Chamber Choir, conductor Triin Koch
    Manuscript
  • Dona nobis pacem
    1992
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Olari Elts; December 5, 1992, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Pastorale [Pastoraal]
    1992
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Fp: Tallinn Chamber Choir, conductor Andres Heinapuu; December 5, 1992, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
  • Funny Man Game [Leigarimäng]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1991
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Fp: Valga mixed choir "Rõõm", conductor Sirje Päss; May 25, 1991
    Manuscript
  • A Quiet Song [Vaikne lauluke]
    1990
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Kalle Muuli
    Fp: mixed choirs, conductor Elo Kaarepere; August 22, 1990, Vigala Song Camp
    CD „Maastikud“, Helü (2022); Chamber Choir Helü, conductor Küllike Joosing
    CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcasting (2011); Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, conductor Heli Jürgenson
    CD "A bird is gliding", Mixed Choir of Estonia Society (2003). Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, conductor Heli Jürgenson
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Here Is the Land of My Joy [Siin mu rõõmumaa]
    1989
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Hando Runnel
    CD "A secret woman", mixed choir "Noorus" (2005). Mixed choir "Noorus", conductor Raul Talmar
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
  • At Christmas Eve [Jõuluõhtul]
    1988
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Milla Krimm
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • To the Bards [Laulikutele]
    1987
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    CD „Carry to heights“, VHK Gümnaasiumi kammerkoor (2016); Old Town Educational College Chamber Choir, conductor Pille Raitmaa
    CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcasting (2011); Tallinn Music High School Chamber Choir, conductor Evi Eespere
    CD "Review of the Estonian choral music", Estonian Choral Society/Estonian Song and Dance Festival Foundation/Estonian Radio (2002). Tallinn Music High School Chamber Choir, conductor Evi Eespere
    CD "Glorificatio", Tallinn Music High School Chamber Choir (2002), conductor Evi Eespere
    Manuscript
  • Lelian
    1986
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Friedebert Tugas
    Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; February 28, 1986, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn (Friedebert Tuglas's 100th birthday concert)
    Manuscript
  • A Lullaby [Uinutamislaul]
    1985
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; December 7, 1986; Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • In the Name of Life [Elu nimel]
    1985
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Betti Alver
    Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonian Choral Association, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; February 28, 1986, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD „Vastsündinud“, Estonia Seltsi Segakoor (2019); Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, conductor Heli Jürgenson
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Estonian Bard’s Thoughts [Viru lauliku mõtted]
    1984
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald
    Fp: Mixed choir "Noorus", conductor Maie Kivita; December 2, 1984, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn. (The song was performed by experimental choir of the Estonian Choral Association conducted by Olev Oja already in August 1984 in Vana-Vigala, Estonia.)
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Mother of Song [Lauluema]
    choral cycle
    1. Bringing Birches
    2. My Heart Is Taking the Fire
    3. Joy Was Riding Across the Country
    4. I Sing Through the Sorrow
    5. We Ought to Learn to Live
    6. Let's Rejoice Until We Do Can!
    1983
    14'
    mixed choir
    Text: August Annist after Estonian folklore
    Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; April 6, 1984, Tallinn St. Nicholas’s Church, Soviet Estonian Music Festival
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • A Seabird [Merelind]
    1981
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Marie Under
    Fp: Tallinn Chamber Choir, conductor Kuno Areng; April 10, 1982, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD „Vastsündinud“, Estonia Seltsi Segakoor (2019); Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, conductor Heli Jürgenson
    Manuscript
  • A Songbird [Laululind]
    1981
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Marie Under
    Fp: Tallinn Chamber Choir, conductor Kuno Areng; April 10, 1982, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • Meditations [Mõtisklused]
    choral cycle
    1. Love Is a Pearl...
    2. Joy and Happiness...
    3. Possible Happiness...
    4. And Yet...
    5. Martyrs of Poetry
    1978
    5'
    mixed choir
    Text: Anton Hansen Tammsaare
    Fp: Tallinn Chamber Choir, conductor Kuno Areng; March 1, 1979, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD "Maailmasuurune leek", Tartu University Chamber Choir (2008); Tartu University Chamber Choir, conductor Triin Koch
    Manuscript
  • To the Sea Town Tallinn [Merelinnale Tallinnale]
    cantata
    1977
    6'
    mixed choir
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Fp: ESSR Academy of Sciences Femal Choir, ESSR Academy of Sciences Male Choir, conductor Arvo Ratassepp; April 1, 1978, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD „Ajaraamat. Juhatab Arvo Ratassepp“, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2019); Tallinn selected choirs, conductor Arvo Ratassepp
    Manuscript
  • Dreary Sand [Igav liiv]
    1975
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonian TV and Radio, conductor Ants Üleoja; November 14, 1975, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD "Here, under the Northern sky", Estonian Radio/Forte (1996). Mixed Choir of Estonian TV and Radio, conductor Toomas Kapten
    Manuscript
  • To See a Seesaw [Kiike kaema]
    1975
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonia)
    CD „Nagu vahuse jõe... Juhatab Jüri Rent“, Eesti Kooriühing (2022); Mixed Choir od Estonian TV and Radio, conductor Jüri Rent
    Manuscript
  • Let's Make Hay! [Ainale]
    1973
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonian TV and Radio, conductor Ants Üleoja; November 20, 1974, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • Riddles [Mõistatused]
    1971
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Fp: mixed choir "Helitron", conductor Harald Siiak; May 1, 1975, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD „Ajaraamat. Juhatab Arvo Ratassepp“, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2019); State Mixed Choir of Choir Conductors, conductor Arvo Ratassepp
    Manuscript
  • Morning [Hommik]
    1966
    mixed choir
    Text: Helvi Jürisson
    Fp: High Schools Alumni Mixed Choir, conductor Alfred Karindi; February 26, 1967
    Manuscript
  • Globeflowers [Kullerkupud]
    1965
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Suumann
    Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonian TV and Radio, conductor Jüri Variste; September 8, 1965
    Manuscript
  • Rhythm [Rütm]
    1965
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Kalju Kangur
    Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonian TV and Radio, conductor Jüri Variste; March 21, 1966, Estonian Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • Berceuse [Unelaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1962

    soloist, mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: High Schools Alumni Mixed Choir, conductor Alfred Karindi; April 14, 1963, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • A Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    1948
    mixed choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Soviet Youth [Nõukogude noorus]
    1948
    mixed choir
    Text: Paul Viiding
    Manuscript
  • To the Blood and to the Sea [Verele ja merele]
    1946
    mixed choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript

Works for female choir a cappella

  • At Christmas Eve [Jõuluõhtul]
    2008
    female choir
    Text: Milla Krimm
    Manuscript
  • Spinsters [Ketrajad]
    written for Tallinn University of Technology´s female choir
    2005
    female choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    CD "Leelo 20", Leelo (2016); Girls' Choir Leelo, conductor Külli Kiivet
    Manuscript
  • Here Is the Land of My Joy [Siin mu rõõmumaa]
    arrangement of mixed choir song with the same name
    2004
    3'
    female choir
    Text: Hando Runnel
    Digital album "Terra Feminarum" (2023); Chamber Choir Sireen, conductor Nele Erastus
    CD "Siin mu rõõmumaa", TAN (2009); Female Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences, conductor Andrus Siimon
    Manuscript
  • Cuckoo-Cuckoo!! [Kuugu-kuugu!]
    2003
    2'
    female choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Fp: female choir "Virvik", conductor Olev Oja; December 17, 2005
    CD „Estonian Female Song Society 20”, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2014); Female Choir of Estonian National Library, conductor Anneli Surva
    Manuscript
  • Spring Sonnet [Kevadsonett]
    2002
    female choir
    Text: Marie Under
    Fp: children's choir "Ellerhein"; April 26, 2003, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • To the Bards [Laulikutele]
    1987/2002
    2'
    female choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Fp: Female Choir of Music Education Institute, conductor Anne Alt; November 9, 2003, Estonia Concert Hall,Tallin
    CD „Estonian Female Song Society 20”, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2014); Estonian Television Youth Choir, conductor Külli Kiivet
    CD "Near and Far", MTÜ Naiskoor Carmina (2011); Female Choir Carmina, conductor Margit Võsa
    CD "Estonian TV Youth Choir", Lasteekraani Muusikastuudio (2009); Estonian Television Youth Choir, conductor Külli Kiivet
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Academic Female Choir of Tartu University, conductor Vaike Uibopuu
    CD "The song leader", Estonian Academy of Sciences Female Choire (2003). Estonian Academy of Sciences Female Choir, conductor Merike Toro
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • He Came [Ta tuli]
    2000
    4'
    female choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Fp: Tallinn University of Technology Female Choir, conductor Õnne-Ann Roosvee; February 20, 2001, Estonian National Opera’s Winter Garden, Tallinn
    CD „Estonian Female Song Society 20”, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2014); Female Choir of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, conductor Merike Toro
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of Songs", Alba Records (2005). Academic Female Choir of Tartu University, conductor Vaike Uibopuu
    CD "The song leader", Estonian Academy of Sciences Female Choir (2003). Estonian Academy of Sciences Female Choir, conductor Merike Toro
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • For One Child [Ühele lapsele]
    1995
    4'
    soprano, female choir
    Fp: Tallinn Pedagogical University Female Choir, conductor Linda Kardna; February 2, 1996, Tallinn Pedagogical University Hall
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of Songs", Alba Records (2005). Academic Female Choir of Tartu University, conductor Vaike Uibopuu
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Snow Tree and Song Tree [Lumepuu ja laulupuu]
    1994
    2'
    female choir
    Text: Kalju Lepik
    Fp: Estonian Academy of Sciences Female Choir, conductor Merike Toro; March 22, 1997, Tartu
    CD "Sinu valgus. Lumen tuum", Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors (2012); Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Andrus Siimon
    CD "Bridge of song", Estonian Academy of Sciences Female Choir / Estonian Academy of Sciences Male Choir (1998). Estonian Academy of Sciences Female Choir, conductor Merike Toro
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Flag Song of Corporation "Lembela" [Korporatsioon "Lembela" lipulaul]
    1991
    female choir
  • Shout and Whoop! [Hüüa ja huika!]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1991
    female choir
    Text: Ado Piirikivi
    Manuscript
  • Pietà
    in memory of Taaniel
    1990
    4'
    female choir
    Text: Setu folklore
    Fp: female choir "Virvik", conductor Linda Kardna; June 5, 1991, Tampere, Finland
    Digital album "Terra Feminarum" (2023); Chamber Choir Sireen, conductor Nele Erastus
    CD „Estonian Female Song Society 20”, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2014); Academic Female Choir of Tartu University, conductor Vaike Uibopuu
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Academic Female Choir of Tartu University, conductor Vaike Uibopuu
    CD "Estonian patterns", Academic Female Choir of Tartu University (2005). Academic Female Choir of Tartu University, conductor Vaike Uibopuu
    CD "The song leader", Estonian Academy of Sciences Female Choir (2003). Estonian Academy of Sciences Female Choire, conductor Merike Toro
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • A Distant Land [Kauge maa]
    1987
    3'
    female choir
    Text: Katrin Väli
    Fp: Female Choir of Estonian Choir Conductors, conductor Ants Sööt; August 17, 1987
    CD „Estonian Female Song Society 20”, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2014); Female Choir Vanaemad, conductor Silvia Mellik
    CD "Female Choir of Estonian Choir Conductors", Female Choir of Estonian Choir Conductors (1998). Female Choir of Estonian Choir Conductors, conductor Ants Sööt
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • I Am a Girl Who Likes to Dance [Olen mina piiga pilliarmas]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1985
    2'
    female choir
    Text: Hando Runnel
    Fp: Tallinn Educational Workers' Female Choir, conductor Ants Sööt; March 28, 1986, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • To a Muse [Muusale]
    1985
    2'
    female choir
    Text: Harald Haberman
    Fp: Tallinn Educational Workers' Female Choir, conductor Ants Sööt, April 24, 1985, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • Maple Way to Milky Cloud [Vahtralt valgõ pilve pääle]
    based on Seto folk tune
    1984
    3'
    female choir
    Text: Seto folklore
    Fp: Academic Female Choir of Tartu University, conductor Vaike Uibopuu; 20.04.1985, Tartu University Hall
    CD „Estonian Female Song Society 20”, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2014); Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Andrus Siimon
    CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcasting (2011); Academic Female Choir of Tartu University, conductor Vaike Uibopuu
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Academic Female Choir of Tartu University, conductor Vaike Uibopuu
    CD "Review of the Estonian choral music", Estonian Choral Society/Estonian Song and Dance Festival Foundation/Estonian Radio (2002). Academic Female Choir of Tartu University, conductor Vaike Uibopuu
    Manuscript
  • Six Estonian Folk Song Arrangements [Kuus eesti rahvalaulu töötlust]
    choir cycle
    1. I Had Five Brothers (Making the Sledge) (Reiu)
    2. Bird's Consoling (Hargla)
    3. Äiu-püiu (Muhu)
    4. Herd Wants To Go Home (Urvaste)
    5. Billy-Goat's Antlers (Pilistvere)
    6. Let's Finish This Field (Harju-Jaani)

    1974
    female choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Fp: Tallinn Educational Workers' Female Choir, conductor Ants Sööt; May 1, 1976
    CD „Circle of Life“, Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu (2016); Female Choir of Estonian Nationa Library, conductors Anneli Surva, Kristi Jagodin (only Äiu-Püiu)
    CD "Estonian TV Youth Choir", Lasteekraani Muusikastuudio (2009); Estonian Television Youth Choir, conductor Külli Kiivet (only Herdman Wants to Go Home)
    Manuscript
  • On the Eve of Women’s Day [Õhtul enne naistepäeva]
    1961
    1'
    female choir
    Text: Uno Laht
    Manuscript
  • We Are Having a Party [Meil on pidu]
    1958
    female choir
    Text: Valeria Villandi
    Manuscript
  • Speaking in Riddles [Mõistu]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1956
    female choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Manuscript
  • Snow is Falling [Lumi langeb]
    1948
    2'
    female choir
    Text: Minni Nurme
    Fp: Female Choir of the ESSR State Philharmonic Society, conductor Alfred Karindi; March 27, 1949, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD "Leelo 20", Leelo (2016); Girls' Choir Leelo, conductor Külli Kiivet
    CD "Baltic Sounds", Mägi Ensemble (2015); Mägi Ensemble
    CD „Estonian Female Song Society 20”, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2014); All-Estonian Girls' Choir Leelo, conductor Raul Talmar
    Manuscript

Works for male choir a cappella

  • The Islander from Hiiumaa [Hiidlane]
    2000
    2'
    male choir
    Text: Elmar Vrager
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • The Fatherland [Isamaa]
    1996
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Fp: Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots; March 2, 1997, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • A Wish [Soov]
    1984/1995
    2'
    male choir
    Text: Juhan Viiding
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • The Broken Oar [Murdunud aer]
    1988/1992
    4'
    male choir
    Text: Karl Ristikivi
    Fp: Engineers Choir of Estonian Kolkhoz Building, conductor Ants Üleoja; May 17, 1989, Tallinn Secondary School No. 22
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots
    CD "Klassikaraadio – 10. Estonian classical, folk and jazz favourites", Estonian Radio (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots
    CD "A moment". Song Society Revalia (2005). Revalia Male Chamber Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Father’s and Mother’s Land [Isa-ema maa]
    1990
    male choir
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    Fp: Türnpu Male Choir, conductor Sven Peterson; March 3, 1991, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • Church Bell [Kerkokell]
    1989
    6'
    male choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
    Fp: Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Üleoja; March 21, 1993, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots, Aivar Kaldre (tenor), Margus Vaht (church bells)
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Christmas Night [Jõuluõhtul]
    1988
    4'
    male choir
    Text: Milla Krimm
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots
    CD “Merry Christmas!”, Estonian National Male Choir (RAM) (1995). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots
    CD "Merry Christmas!", Estonian National Male Choir (2007); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • The Fisherman's Story [Kalamehe jutt]
    1986
    2'
    male choir
    Text: Heljo Mänd
    Fp: Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Olev Oja; August 21, 1986, Vigala Song Camp
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Lelian
    dedicated to Olev Oja
    1985
    4'
    male choir
    Text: Friedebert Tuglas
    Manuscript
  • The Islander [Saarlane]
    1984
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Venda Sõelsepp
    Fp: Estonian State Academic Male Choir, conductor Kuno Areng; March 23, 1984, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • Blue Spring [Siniallik]
    1982
    male choir
    Text: Helvi Jürisson
    Manuscript
  • A Vagabond Boy [Hulkurpoiss]
    1980
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Eino Leino
    Fp: Tallinn Polytechnical Institute Male Choir, conductor Jüri Rent; March 20, 1982, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • A Moment [Üks hetk]
    1979
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Vladimir Beekman
    Fp: Konstantin Türnpu Male Choir, conductor Monika Karm; December 14, 1979, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn (concert of male choirs dedicated to the 35th birthday of the Estonian State Academic Male Choir)
    CD "Soul to Soul", Estonian National Opera (2013); Estonian National Opera Boy's Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots
    CD "A moment", Song Society Revalia (2005). Revalia Male Chamber Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • How Would You Live? [Kuidas elaksid?]
    1978
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Johannes Semper
    Fp: Estonian State Academic Male Choir, conductor Kuno Areng; December 15, 1979, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots
    Manuscript
  • This Is a Smoke of My Pipe [See on minu piibusuitsu]
    1976
    2'
    male choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Manuscript
  • Hero's Yearning [Kangelasigatsus]
    1973
    male choir
    Text: Helvi Jürisson
    Fp: Estonian State Academic Male Choir, conductor Olev Oja; November 22, 1974
    Manuscript
  • Peace [Rahu]
    1973
    male choir
    Text: Olivia Saar
    Manuscript
  • Marching Song [Rivilaul]
    1971
    male choir
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • Song from Lapland [Lapi laul]
    1971
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Ain Kaalep
    Fp: Konstantin Türnpu Male Choir; March 5, 1972, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots
    CD "A moment", Song Society Revalia (2005). Revalia Male Chamber Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva
    Publisher: Fazer, Edition Peters/SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Night Song [Öölaul]
    1968
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Nikolai Baturin
    Fp: Estonian State Academic Male Choir’s Chamber Choir, conductor Olev Oja; November 14, 1969, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    CD "Ester Mägi. Tree of songs", Alba Records (2005). Estonian National Male Choir (RAM), conductor Ants Soots
    Manuscript
  • Sandglass of the Moor [Nõmme liivakell]
    1968
    2'
    male choir
    Text: Heljo Mänd
    Fp: Estonian State Academic Male Choir's Chamber Choir, conductor Olev Oja; November 14, 1969, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • About Soldier's Military Blue [Sõdurisinelist]
    1963
    2'
    male choir
    Text: Manivald Kesamaa
    Fp: Eesti Energia Male Choir, conductor Ants Sööt; April 27, 1964, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • Big Mary and Little Peter [Suur Mari ja pisike Peeter]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1957
    male choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Manuscript

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • Autumnal [Sügisene]
    1971
    children's choir
    Text: Jaan Kärner
    Manuscript
  • Power of Song [Laulu võim]
    1971
    children’s choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    Manuscript
  • Such Is the Haying Time [Heinaaeg on ikka nii]
    1957
    children's choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript

Works for boys’ choir a cappella

  • Riddles [Mõistatused]
    1971/1975
    2'
    boys' choir
    Text: folklore (in Estonian)
    CD "Tartu Boys’ Choir", Tartu Boys’ Choir (2005). Tartu Boys' Choir, conductor Annelii Traks
    Manuscript
  • The Boy Played the Guitar [Poiss mängis kitarri]
    1972
    boys' choir
    Text: Vladimir Beekman
    Manuscript
  • Kusti [Kusti]
    1962
    boys' choir
    Text: Otto Roots
    Manuscript
  • Kull-Play (songplay) [Kullimäng]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    boys' choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript

Works for joint choint choir or multiple choirs a cappella

  • How the World Is Put Together [Millest käib maailm koos]
    1984
    male choir, boys' choir
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Fp: Estonian State Academic Male Choir, ESAMC boys’ choir, conductor Venno Laul, December 14, 1984, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Manuscript

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Instrumental works for children

  • Nine Pieces from C major to F sharp major [Üheksa pala C ad Fis]
    1. Invention
    2. Sadness
    3. Herd, Home
    4. Fall, Fall, Rain!
    5. Mouse Jumped
    6. Lapland Joik
    7. Canon
    8. Slow Waltz (Little Doll in a Music Box)
    9. Tinkling Piece (for four hands)
    1993
    piano
    CD "Piano music for children and youth by Estonian composers", Leelo Kõlar (2002). Lilian Semper (piano), (Mouse Dance, Lapland Joik)
    Publisher: Eres
    Manuscript
  • Toot-Toot! [Tuut-tuut!]
    1989
    oboe, piano
    Manuscript
  • Tinkling Piece [Kahekesi klimberdamas]
    piece No. 9 in the collection Nine Pieces from C major to F sharp major
    1985
    2'
    piano in four hands
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Mouse Jumped [Hiir hüppas]
    piece No. 6 in the collection Nine Pieces from C major to F sharp Major
    1984
    piano
    CD "Piano music for children and youth by Estonian composers, Leelo Kõlar (2002). Lilian Semper (piano)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • A Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    arrangement of Latvian folk song
    1982-1999
    violin, piano
  • Bunnies’ Sauna Story [Jänkude saunalugu]
    1982-1999
    violin, piano
  • Gentle Mother, Tender Mother [Eidekene, hellakene]
    arrangement of Estonian folk song
    1982-1999
    violin, piano
  • King's Game [Kuningamäng]
    arrangement of game song from Harju-Jaani
    1982-1999
    violin, piano
  • Orphan's Song [Vaeslapse laul]
    arrangement of Lithuanian folk song
    1982-1999
    violin, piano
  • Spinning Top [Vurr]
    1970
    1'
    piano
    CD "Piano music for children and youth by Estonian composers", Leelo Kõlar (2002). Lilian Semper (piano)
    Manuscript
  • Eight Pieces [Kaheksa pala]
    1. Stubbornly
    2. Singing
    3. Dancing
    4. Meditating
    5. Motorized
    6. Joking
    7. Competing
    8. Merrily
    1969
    11'
    violin, piano
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript
  • Etude in D major [Etüüd D-duur]
    1961
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Ten Piano Pieces [Kümme klaveripala]
    1. Nightingale
    2. Etude
    3. Trouble Song
    4. Cuck-koo!
    5. Canon
    6. Yodelling
    7. Polka-Mazurka
    8. Little Waltz
    9. Round Dance
    10. At Work
    1957
    14'
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Canon [Kaanon]
    piece no. 7 in the collection Nine Pieces from C major to F sharp major
    piano
    Publisher: Eres Edition
  • Fall, Fall, Rain! [Saja, saja, vihmake!]
    piece no. 5 in the collection Nine Pieces from C major to F sharp major
    piano
    Publisher: Eres Edition
  • Falling Asleep [Uni tuleb]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Herd, Home [Kari koju]
    piece no. 9 in the collection Nine Pieces from C major to F sharp major
    piano
    Publisher: Edition Eres
  • Invention [Inventsioon]
    piece no. 1 from the collection Nine Pieces from C major to F sharp major
    piano
    Publisher: Eres Edition
  • Lapland Joik [Lapimaa joig]
    piece no. 9 in the collection Nine Pieces from C major to F sharp major
    piano
    CD "Piano music for children and youth by Estonian composers", Leelo Kõlar (2002). Lilian Semper (piano)
    Publisher: Eres Edition
  • Sadness [Nukrus]
    piece no. 2 in the collection Nine Pieces from C major to F sharp major
    piano
    Publisher: Eres Edition
  • Slow Waltz (Little Doll in a Music Box) [Aeglane valss (Nukuke mängutoosis)]
    piece No. 8 in the collection Nine Pieces from C major to F sharp major
    piano
    Publisher: Eres Edition
    Manuscript

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Music to plays

  • Music for J. Kallak's children's play "When Spring Arrived" [Muusika J. Kallaku lastenäidendile "Kui kevade tuli"]
    1959
    voice, piano
    Manuscript

FOLKSY MUSIC

  • Merrily [Lustakalt]
    written for ensemble "Bagpipe"
    2 violins, accordion, double bass
    Manuscript