Kristo Matson

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • Festive March [Pidulik marss]
    2017
    4'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, timpani, percussion, strings
  • Silver White [Hõbevalge]
    2017
    6'
    symphony orchestra: 2232, 2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 4331, 2 euphoniums, timpani, percussion, harp, strings
  • Act
    symphonic poem
    2005
    8'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 2200, 1+2, piano, strings
    Fp: Pärnu City Orchestra, conductor Lilyan Kaiv; April 23, 2005, Tartu Salem Baptist Church
    Commissioned by: Lilyan Kaiv
  • Cantus in memoriam Malera Kasuku
    2005
    10'
    hony orchestra: 2232, 4331, 1+3, harp, celesta, strings
    Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; April 4, 2008, Estonia Concert Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival

Works for string orchestra

  • Lyrica
    2003
    5'
    string orchestra
    Fp: String Orchestra, conductor Lilyan Kaiv; October 8, 2004, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Autumn Festival of Estonian Academy of Music

Works for wind orchestra

  • Mirage [Miraaž]
    overture
    2023
    6'
    wind orchestra
    Commissioned by: Estonian Wind Music Society
  • Overture of Hope [Lootuse avamäng]
    2019
    4'
    wind orchestra
    Fp: Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe; June 18, 2019, Põlva Culture Centre
  • March [Rivimarss]
    2017
    4'
    wind orchestra
  • Festive Signal [Pidulik signaal]
    2010
    wind orchestra
    Commissioned by: Hando Põldmäe, Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for organ and orchestra

  • 2015
    20'
    organ, symphony orchestra
    Fp: Aare-Paul Lattik (organ), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Taavi Kull; April 10, 2015, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival

Works for two or more soloists and orchestra

  • Trick Question [Trikiga küsimus]
    concert-performance
    2017
    40'
    basoon, female vocal soloist, illusionist, string orchestra
    Text: Ilmar Tomusk
    Fp: Jakob Peäske (bassoon), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Annaliis Telgmaa (actor, vocal soloist), Meelis Kubo (illusionist), conductor Edmar Tuul; October 14, 2017, Tallinn House of Blackheads
    Commissioned by: Tallinn Philharmonic Society

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

Duos

  • Bit & Bait
    2023
    2'
    alto saxophone, piano
    Commissioned by: Estonian Saxophone Association
  • Message [Sõnum]
    2023
    2'
    alto saxophone, piano
    Commissioned by: Estonian Saxophone Association

Trios

  • Wind and Dragon [Tuul ja lohe]
    2011
    clarinet, electric guitar, percussion
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers' Union
    Manuscript
  • R.E.M.
    2010
    9'
    bass clarinet, baritone electric guitar, percussion
    Fp: Trio Unique: Andreas Aben (bass clarinet), Laur Joamets (baritone electric guitar), Petri Piiparinen (percussion); March 11, 2010, Estonian National Opera Winter Garden
    Distributor: EMIC KM 006
  • The Night Is So Dark and Tender... [On tume ja nii sume öö...]
    2006
    7'
    flute, soprano saxophone, piano
    Fp: Eneli Hiiemaa (flute), Ivo Lille (soprano saxophone), Merike Poom (piano); March 29, 2006, Kadriorg Palace, Estonian Music Days Festival
  • Trio Ostinato
    2005
    9'
    violin, cello, piano
    Fp: Urmas Vulp (violin), Aare Tammesalu (cello), Lea Leiten (piano); October 6, 2005, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Autumn Festival of Estonian Academy of Music

String quartets

  • 2018
    12'
    string quartet
    Fp: String Quartet Prezioso; April 12, 2018, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
  • String Quartet [Keelpillikvartett]
    I Misterios
    II Largo e cantabile
    III Con moto
    2007
    9'
    string quartet
    Fp: Tartu String Quartet: Kristel Eeroja-Põldoja (violin), Kadri Sepalaan (violin), Kadri Rehema (viola), Reet Mets (cello); June 17, 2007, Tartu St. John’s Church, Estonian Young Composers’ Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Young Composers’ Festival

Wind quintets

  • Reflections on Ice [Peegeldused jääl]
    2011
    5'
    wind quintet: flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, bassoon
    Fp: Reval Wind Ensemble; November 3, 2011, Viimsi St. Jacob's Church
    Commissioned by: Tartu Kontsertkorraldus

Septets

  • Run, EstCube One
    2016
    5'
    brass ensemble (2 trumpets, 2 French horns, trombone, tuba), piano
    Fp: Eller Brass, conductor Priit Sonn; March 20, 2018, Heino Eller Tartu Music School Tubin Hall
    Commissioned by: Priit Sonn and Eller Brass
  • Distorting Mirror [Kõverpeegel]
    2007
    7'
    flute, clarinet, saxophone, piano, violin, viola, cello
    Fp: Neeme Punder (flute), Edmunds Altmanis (clarinet), Ivo Lille (saxophone), Martti Raide (piano), Kristiina Kriit (violin), Toomas Nestor (viola), Aare Tammesalu (cello), conductor Toomas Vavilov; April 16, 2007, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for clarinet

  • Meditation [Meditatsioon]
    2005
    5'
    clarinet
    Fp: Andreas Aben (clarinet); April 12, 2005, Estonian Academy of Music Opera Studio, Estonian Music Days Festival

Works for percussion

  • Waiting [Ootus]
    2003/2006
    4'
    percussion (tam-tam, vibraphone, marimba)
    Fp: Petri Piiparinen; March 11.03, 2010, Estonian National Opera Winter Garden

Works for piano

  • Turn
    2011
    4'
    piano
    Distributor: EMIC KM 002
  • Lullaby [Unelaul]
    2010
    piano

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • Born with Spring [Kevadega sündinud]
    2012
    10'
    solo violin, alto saxophone, piano,  voice, mixed choir, string orchestra
    Text: Eve Leimann
    Fp: Chamber Choir Solare, Virumaa Chamber Orchestra, Helina Hannus (piano), Liisa Lehtpuu (violin), Karl Robert Põlder (saxophone) and Triinu Liis Tiimus (voice), conductor Toivo Peäske; May 19, 2013, Avinurme Culture Centre and Rakvere Gymnasium
    Commissioned by: Chamber choir Solare and conductor Elo Üleoja

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • Evening [Õhtu]
    Arrangement of choral song from 2012
    2021
    4'
    mixed choir, electric piano, saxophone quartet
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
    Fp: Veronika Portsmuth Choir Academy Chamber Choir, Raun Juurikas (synthesizer), saxophone quartet Quattro Quarti, conductor Veronika Portsmuth; October 16, 2021 Halliste Church and Lihula Church; October 17, 2021 Kuressaare St. Lawrence Church
  • Home [Kodu]
    Arrangement of 3rd part from "Dedications to Estonia"
    2020
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Hando Runnel
    Distributor: EMIC KM 013
  • Dedications to Estonia [Pühendused Eestimaale]
    1. Kallis kingitus (Precious Present, text: Lydia Koidula)
    2. Me laulame (We Sing, text: Kalju Lepik)
    3. Kodu (Home, text: Hando Runnel)

    2017
    11'
    mixed choir, saxophone quartet
    Text: Lydia Koidula, Kalju Lepik, Hando Runnel
    Fp: Saxophone Quartet Quattro Quarti, Veronika Portsmuth Choir Academy, conductor Veronika Portsmuth; February 17, 2018, Riga St. Peter's Church
    FpEst: Saxophone Quartet Quattro Quarti, Veronika Portsmuth Choir Academy, conductor Veronika Portsmuth; February 23, 2018, Tallinn St. Charles's Church
    Commissioned by: Veronika Portsmuth Choir Academy
  • Searching Yourself [Otsida iseend]
    2010
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: SP Muusika

Works for female choir and instrument(s)

  • Song of Silence [Vaikuse laul]
    2008
    17'
    soprano, alto, female choir, flute, guitar, percussion
    Text: Doris Kareva, Kalju Kangur, Olivia Saar
    Fp: Maris Liloson (soprano), Evelin Saul (alto), Anneli Kuusk (flute), Kristjan Tamm (guitar), Margus Tammemägi (percussion), Female Choir “Emajõe laulikud”, conductor Vilve Maide; March 8, 2008, Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, Tartu
    Commissioned by: Female Choir “Emajõe laulikud”
    Distributor: EMIC KM 003
    Manuscript

Works for children’s choir and instrument(s)

  • To Be Present, to Be Silent [Viibida, vaikida...]
    Arrangement of mixed choir song written in 2009
    2017
    4'
    3-voice children's choir, piano
    Text: Ellen Niit

Works for boys’ choir and instrument(s)

  • Time [Aeg]
    2017
    4'
    soloist, boys' choir, ensemble: soprano saxophone, flugelhorn, piano, electric guitar, bass guitar, drum set
    Text: Juhan Liiv

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Field Maiden [Põlluneiu]
    Song cycle
    1. Burning Evening
    2. Suitor
    3. Endless Night
    2009
    8'
    female voice, piano
    Text: Maarja Kangro
    Fp: Veronika Portsmuth (soprano), Martti Raide (piano); April 17, 2009, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival 2009
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival 2009
    Distributor: EMIC KM 004

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • If I Could Fly [Kui saaks lennata!]
    Arrangement of male choir song (2015)
    2021
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Salme Raatma
    Fp: Veronika Portsmuth Choir Academy, conductor Veronika Portsmuth; October 16, 2021 Halliste Church and Lihula Church; Ovtober 17, 2021 Kuressaare St. Lawrence Church
    Distributor: EMIC KM 014
  • Wind Doesn't Know Where It's Going [Tuul ei tea, kuhu ta läheb]
    2014
    6'
    mixed choir
    Text: Meelis Oidsalu
    Fp: Mixed Choir of the European Capital of Culture, conductor Veronika Portsmuth; July 12, 2014, World Choir Games, Riga Great Guild
    FpEst: Mixed Choir of the European Capital of Culture, conductor Veronika Portsmuth; February 28, 2016, Haapsalu St. John's Church
    Commissioned by: Mixed Choir of the European Capital of Culture
    CD „Album“, MTÜ Kultuurituur (2016); The Mixed Choir of the European Capital of Culture, conductor Veronika Portsmuth
    Distributor: EMIC KM 012
  • Evening [Õhtu]
    2012
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
    Commissioned by: Estonian Chamber Choirs Union
    Distributor: EMIC KM 011
  • Kosolaine (Suitor)
    2012
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore (Isurian wedding song)
    Fp: Mixed choir Vox Populi, conductor Janne Fridolin; June 14, 2012, The Museum of Occupations, Tallinn
    Distributor: EMIC KM 009
  • Life Has No Story [Elul ei ole lugu]
    2012
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Doris Kareva
    Fp: Chamber Choir Head Ööd, Vend, conductor Külli Kiivet; November 30, 2012, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
    Commissioned by: Estonian Choral Association
    CD "Echo of Time", Tallinna Kammerkoor (2017); Tallinn Chamber Choir, conductor Aivar Leszczynski
    CD „New Estonian Choral Music 2012–2014“, Estonian Choral Association (2014); Chamber Choir Head Ööd, Vend, conductor Külli Kiivet
    Distributor: EMIC KM 010
  • Over the Calm Water [Üle tüüne vee]
    2012
    3'
    youth choir (SAB)
    Text: InBoil
    Fp: Mixed choir of Miina Härma Gymnasium, conductor Kadri Leppoja; March 31, 2013, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers' Union, Estonian Choral Association
    CD "New Estonian Choral Music 2013", Estonian Choral Association (2013); Miina Härma Gymnasium Mixed Choir, conductor Kadri Leppoja
    Publisher: Estonian Music Foundation
    Distributor: EMIC EMF 014
  • Snowflakes [Lumehelbed]
    2011
    5'
    mixed choir
    Text: Helvi Jürisson
    Fp: The Workshop Choir of Estonian Mixed Choirs' Association; December 12, 2011, Tallinn St. Charles's Church
    Commissioned by: Veronika Portsmuth and Estonian Mixed Choirs' Association
    Distributor: EMIC KM 008
  • 1. Dandling
    2. Grow to a Herdman!
    3. Sleep, Come on the Eye
    2010
    6'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Commissioned by: The Mixed Choir of the European Capital of Culture
    CD „New Estonian Choral Music“, Estonian Music Information Centre (2017); The Mixed Choir of the European Capital of Culture, conductor Veronika Portsmuth
    CD „Album“, MTÜ Kultuurituur (2016); The Mixed Choir of the European Capital of Culture, conductor Veronika Portsmuth
    Distributor: EMIC KM 001
  • Ave Maria
    2009
    3'
    mixed choir
    Fp: Chamber Choir Solare; December 2010, Rakvere Science Gymnasium
    Publisher: SP Muusika
  • David's Song No. 131 [Taaveti laul nr. 131]
    2009
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Psalm 131 (translated by Indrek Hirv and Vello Salo)
    Fp: Chamber Choir Voces Musicales, conductor Endrik Üksvärav; February 10, 2010, Pirita Monastery
    Distributor: EMIC KM 005
  • To Be Present, to Be Silent [Viibida, vaikida...]
    2009
    mixed choir
    Text: Ellen Niit
  • Fate [Saatus]
    2005
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Salme Raatma
  • Echo of Time [Ajakaja]
    2003
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Kristo Matson
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    2003
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Kristo Matson
    Fp: Chamber choir of choral conducting students of Estonian Academy of Music; conductor Toomas Kapten; December 12, 2003, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall

Works for female choir a cappella

  • By the Spring [Allikal]
    2017
    3'
    female choir
    Text: Betti Alver
  • Message [Sõnum]
    2016
    female choir
    Text: Vladislav Koržets
    Fp: Academic Female Choir of Tallinn University of Technology, conductor Aivar Leštšinski; November 12, 2016, Kultuurikatel, Tallinn
  • Somber Winds of Late Summer [Ühe hilissuve nukrad tuuled]
    2013
    5'
    female choir
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Commissioned by: Academic Female Choir of Tartu University
  • The Past Becomes a Dream [Kõik möödunu saab unenäoks]
    2013
    10'
    female choir
    Text: Doris Kareva, Jaan Kaplinski, Eeva Park, Karl Ristikivi, Viivi Luik, Marie Under
    Commissioned by: Girls' choir Leelo and conductor Raul Talmar
  • Everything Around Me Turns into Song [Kõik mu ümber lauluks muutub]
    motto for choir
    2006
    1'
    female choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Fp: Female Choir Emajõe laulikud, conductor Vilve Maide; May 6, 2006, Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, Tartu

Works for male choir a cappella

  • If I Could Fly [Kui saaks lennata!]
    2015
    4'
    male choir
    Text: Salme Raatma
    Commissioned by: Engineers' Male Choir, Ants Üleoja
  • 2011
    4'
    male choir
    Text: from Andrus Kivirähk's book "Rehepapp"
    Fp: Engineers' Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja; October 30, 2011, Pärnu Concert Hall
    Commissioned by: Ants Üleoja and Engineers' Male Choir
    Distributor: EMIC KM 007
  • Restless [Rahutu]
    2006
    5'
    male choir
    Text: Lydia Koidula, sacred folk tune "Awake, My Heart"

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Songs for children

  • Soap Opera [Seebiooper]
    2019
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Kristo Matson, unknown author

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • Butterfly Orchid [Ööviiul]
    Arrangement of Erko Niit's song
    2023
    4'
    soloist, string orchestra, piano
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Commissioned by: Lehari Kaustel
  • Christmas Angel [Jõuluingel]
    Arrangement of Arno Tamm's song
    2023
    3'
    soloist, string orchestra, piano
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    Commissioned by: Lehari Kaustel
  • Hallelujah
    Arrangement of Leonard Cohen's song
    2023
    5'
    2 soloists, mixed choir, piano, (guitar and bass guitar)
    Fp: Alen Veziko and Triin Õunamaa, Padise Mixed Choir, Priit Sootla (keyboards), Karel Kasak (guitar), Kristo Matson (bass guitar), conductor Marge Matson; November 2, 2023, Harju-Madise Church
    Commissioned by: Marge Matson, Padise Mixed Choir
  • It Rings Out Over the Fields [Heliseb väljadel]
    Arrangement of Urmas Sisask's song
    2023
    3'
    soloist, string orchestra, piano
    Text: Urmas Sisask
    Commissioned by: Lehari Kaustel
  • O Holy Night [Oo jõuluöö]
    Arrangement of Adolphe Adam's song
    2023
    4'
    soloist, string orchestra, piano
    Commissioned by: Lehari Kaustel
  • Sellel talvel kingin aega
    Arrangement of Kristel Põld's song
    2023
    4'
    female soloist, mixed choir, piano, (guitar and bass guitar)
    Text: Kristel Põld
    Fp: Triin Õunamaa, Padise Mixed Choir, Priit Sootla (keyboards), Karel Kasak (guitar), Kristo Matson (bass guitar), conductor Marge Matson; November 2, 2023, Harju-Madise Church
    Commissioned by: Marge Matson, Padise Mixed Choir
  • Sinu aeg (Your Time)
    Orchestral arrangement for Tanel Padar's song
    2023
    4'
    voice, symphony orchestra: 1111, 2220, 1+1, electric guitar, strings
    Fp: Tanel Padar, ÜENSO orchestra, conductor Taavi Kull; August 25, 2023, Saku manor park, Sack von Sound 2023
    Commissioned by: Sack von Sound 2023
  • Torm (Storm)
    Arrangement of Triin Õunamaa's song
    2023
    4'
    female soloist, female choir, piano
    Text: Kristel Põld
    Fp: Triin Õunamaa, Padise Mixed Choir, Priit Sootla (keyboards), conductor Marge Matson; November 2, 2023, Harju-Madise Church
    Commissioned by: Marge Matson, Padise Mixed Choir
  • Varjudes
    Orchestral arrangement for Tanel Padar's song
    2023
    4'
    voice, symphony orchestra: 1111, 2220, 1, piano, strings
    Fp: Tanel Padar, ÜENSO orchestra, conductor Taavi Kull; August 25, 2023, Saku manor part, Sack von Sound 2023
    Commissioned by: Sack von Sound 2023
  • Vastu külma ööd (Before the Cold Night)
    Arrangement of Viktor Vassiljev's song
    2023
    5'
    2 soloists, mixed choir, piano, (guitar and bass guitar)
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    Fp: Alen Veziko and Triin Õunamaa, Padise Mixed Choir, Priit Sootla (keyboards), Karel Kasak (guitar), Kristo Matson (bass guitar), conductor Marge Matson; November 2, 2023, Harju-Madise Church
    Commissioned by: Marge Matson, Padise Mixed Choir
  • Flowers in Hair [Lilled juustes]
    Orchestral arrangement of the song by Jaagup Kreem and Tiit Kikas
    2021
    voice, symphony orchestra
    Fp: Kati Põder (vocal), Tallinn University Symphony Orchestra, conductor Martin Sildos; May 17, 2021, Tallinn University, Inauguration of Tallinn University Rector Professor Tõnu Viik
  • Call of the Gold [Kulla kutse]
    Arrangement of song by Meelika Hainsoo and Kristjan Priks
    2020
    female choir, symphony orchestra: 2132, 3320, 1+1, stings
    Text: Anzori Barkalaja
    Commissioned by: Tallinn University
  • For Marta [Martale]
    Arrangement of Margo Kõlar's piece
    2020
    oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
    Fp: Quintet of the Estonian Defence Forces
    Commissioned by: Quintet of the Estonian Defence Forces
  • Gabriel's Oboe
    Arrangement of Ennio Morricone's music from the film "The Mission"
    2020
    tuba, string orchestra
    Fp: Toomas Oskar Kahur (tuba), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; March 6, 2020, TV broadcast "Klassikatähed" in Estonian Public Broadcasting's channel ETV
  • Käes nüüd aeg
    Arrangement of Jaagup Tuisk's song
    2020
    wind orchestra
    Fp: Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe
    Commissioned by: Police and Border Guard Orchestra
  • Three Jolly Fellows [Naksitrallid]
    Arrangement of Sven Grünberg's music
    2020
    oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
    Fp: Quintet of the Estonian Defence Forces
    Commissioned by: Quintet of the Estonian Defence Forces
  • Watz [Valss]
    Arrangement of Lepo Sumera's music from animated film "The Spring Fly", arrangement is based on Mihkel Kerem's arrangement
    2020
    oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
    Fp: Quintet of the Estonian Defence Forces
    Commissioned by: Quintet of the Estonian Defence Forces
  • Wikman's Boys (main theme) [Wikmani poisid (peateema)]
    Arrangement of Sven Grünberg's music
    2020
    oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
    Fp: Quintet of the Estonian Defence Forces
    Commissioned by: Quintet of the Estonian Defence Forces
  • A Wonderful Day [Üks tore päev]
    Orchestration for Tiina Kivimäe's song
    2019
    voice, wind orchestra
    Text: Tiina Kivimäe
  • Arrangements for the visual theatre performance "Planet Harmony" [Seaded visuaalteatrietendusele "Planeet harmoonia"]
    Stage director and author Helen Rekkor, music by Kristjan Järvi, Kristjan Randalu, Mick Pedaja
    2019
    clarinet, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass guitar, drum set, electronics, string orchestra
    Fp: Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Kristjan Järvi; August 9, 2019, Ruins of Pirita Monastery, Birgitta Festival
  • Christ [Kristus]
    Orchestration for Kaari Sillamaa's oratorio
    2019
    soloists, reader, band, wind orchestra
    Text: After the Bible
  • Defending Sacred Home Groves [Koduhiite kaitsel]
    Arrangement of song of ensemble Metsatöll
    2019
    folk metal ensemble, wind orchestra
    Text: Raivo Piirsalu
    Fp: Ensemble Metsatöll, Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe; August 19, 2019, Maarjamäe Castle Yard, Tallinn
  • Kooreke
    Arrangement of the song of Trad.Attack
    2019
    voice, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2220, percussion, electric guitar, bagpipe, electric piano, strings
    Text: Liisa Kümmel
    Fp: Sandra Vabarna, University of Tartu Symphony Orchestra, conductor Taavi Kull; June 29, 2019, Tartu Town Hall Square
  • Root of Evil [Kurjajuur]
    Arrangement of song of ensemble Metsatöll
    2019
    folk metal ensemble, wind orchestra
    Text: Raivo Piirsalu
    Fp: Ensemble Metsatöll, Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe; August 19, 2019, Maarjamäe Castle Yard, Tallinn
  • Save Me Again
    Arrangement of song of ensemble No Big Silence
    2019
    wind orchestra
    Fp: Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe; 2019
  • See You on the Battlefield! [Lahinguväljal näeme, raisk]
    Arrangement of song of ensemble Metsatöll
    2019
    folk metal ensemble, wind orchestra
    Text: Markus Teeäär
    Fp: Ensemble Metsatöll, Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe; August 19, 2019, Maarjamäe Castle Yard, Tallinn
  • Song for Timm [Laul Timmile]
    Arrangement of Tõnis Mägi's song
    2019
    soloist, mixed choir piano
    Text: Andres Noormets
    Fp: Tõnis Mägi, mixed choir "Tuljak", conductor Killu Rikker; November 3.11.2019, Rapla Church
  • Sons of the Sea [Merepojad]
    Arrangement of song of ensemble Metsatöll
    2019
    folk metal ensemble, wind orchestra
    Text: Lauri Õunapuu, Markus Teeäär
    Fp: Ensemble Metsatöll, Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe; August 19, 2019, Maarjamäe Castle Yard, Tallinn
  • Sospiri
    Arrangement of Edward Elgar's work
    2019
    solo cello, string orchestra, harp, organ
    Fp: Marcel Johannes Kits (cello), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; November 30, 2019, Tallinn, House of Blackheads
  • This Land [See maa]
    Arrangement of Alen Veziko's song
    2019
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Alen Veziko
  • Once Upon a Time in the Land of Kungla [Kungla rahvas]
    Arrangement of Karl August Hermann's song
    2018
    mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2232, 4331, 1+2, strings
    Text: Friedrich Kuhlbars
    Fp: Select choirs and orchestra of the XXVII General Song Celebration, conductor Raul Talmar; July 6, 2019, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, XXVII General Song Celebration
  • Freedom Is a Shed Blood [Vabadus valatud verest]
    Arrangement of Elmar Liitmaa's song
    2017
    2 voices, wind orchestra
    Text: Liis Lass
    Fp: Lenna Kuurmaa, Elmar Liitmaa, Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe; November 4, 2017, Viljandi, Theatre Ugala
    Commissioned by: Police and Border Guard Board and Hando Põldmäe
  • I Will Sing the Buds into Leaves [Puud ma laulan haljusesse]
    Arrangement of song from Karl August Hermann's songplay "Uku and Vanemuine"
    2017
    mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 21, English horn, 22, 4331, 1+4, strings
    Text: Karl August Hermann
    Commissioned by: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation
  • Soorebased
    Arrangement of Vaiko Eplik's song
    2017
    voice, wind orchestra
    Fp: Vaiko Eplik, Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra; November 4, 2017, Viljandi, Theatre Ugala
    Commissioned by: Police and Border Guard Board and Hando Põldmäe
  • Sylvester Decides to Die [Sylvester otsustab surra]
    Arrangement of Vaiko Eplik's song
    2017
    voice, wind orchestra
    Fp: Vaiko Eplik, Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe; November 4, 2017, Viljandi, Theatre Ugala
    Commissioned by: Police and Border Guard Board and Hando Põldmäe
  • Waterfall [Kosk]
    Arrangement of Jaan Sööt's song
    2017
    voice, wind orchestra
    Text: InBoil
    Fp: Vaiko Eplik, Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe; November 4, 2017, Viljandi, Theatre Ugala
    Commissioned by: Estonian Police and Border Guard Board and Hando Põldmäe
  • Faroese Songbook [Fääri lauluraamat]
    10 songs
    Arrangements for Veronika Portmuth's song cycle
    2016
    voice, keyboards, double bass, Electric bass, guitar, percussion, oboe, English horn, recorder, kannel, accordion, backround vocals
    Fp: Veronika Portsmuth (voice, kannel ), Joel-Rasmus Remmel (keyboards), Marti Tärn (bass, guitar), Ahto Abner (percussion), Riivo Kallasmaa (oboe, English horn, whistle, recorder, kannel), Mai Simson (accordion), Annika Lundver, Mai Simson (vocals); August 13, 2016, Käsmu, Viru Folk
  • I Cannot Find My Song [Oma laulu ei leia ma üles]
    Arrangement of Valter Ojakäär's song
    2016
    folk metal band, wind orchestra
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    Fp: Ensemble Metsatöll, Police and Border Guard Orchestra; November 25, 2016, Vanemuine Concert Hall, Tartu
  • O sanctissima [Oh, Sa õnnistav]
    Arrangement of Sicilian folktune
    2016
    soloists, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2220, 1+1, organ, strings
    Fp: Soloists, chorus and symphony orchestra of the Estonian National Opera, conductor Risto Joost; December 20, 2016, Tallinn St. John's Church
  • Only Bravery [Vaid vaprust]
    Arrangement of ensemble Metsatöll's song
    2016
    folk metal band, wind orchestra
    Text: Metsatöll
    Fp: Ensemble Metsatöll, Police and Borda Guard Orchestra; November 25, 2016, Vanemuine Concert Hall, Tartu
  • Sleighbell Rings [Tiliseb, tiliseb aisakell]
    Arrangement of Leo Virkhaus's song
    2016
    3'
    male choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, percussion, strings
    Text: Julius Oro
    Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; January 1, 2017, Estonia Concert Hall
  • Until I Arrive At Home [Kuni pole kodus]
    Arrangment of ensemble Metsatöll's song
    2016
    folk metal band, wind orchestra
    Text: Metsatöll
    Fp: Ensemble Metsatöll, Police and Border Guard Orchestra; November 25, 2016, Vanemuine Concert Hall, Tartu
  • Requiem for Fallen Soldiers
    Orchestration of Eduard Tubin's work
    2015
    25'
    male choir, wind orchestra
    Text: Marie Under, Henrik Visnapuu
    Fp: Academic Male Choir of Tallinn University of Technology, Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Peeter perens; May 22, 2015, Tallinn University of Technology Hall
    Commissioned by: Police and Border Guard Orchestra, Hando Põldmäe
  • Way to Home [Kodutee]
    Arrangement of song by Chalice
    2015
    2 voices, wind orchestra
    Text: Chalice
    Fp: Chalice and Hannaliisa Uusmaa, Police and Border Guard Orchestra; 2015
  • Arrangement of Heini Vaikmaa's song "Tunnete keel" ["Language of Feelings] [Seade Heini Vaikmaa laulust "Tunnete keel"]
    2013
    soloist, string orchestra
    Text: Rudolf Rimmel
    Commissioned by: Carolin Illenzeer Fund
  • Arrangement of Henn Rebane's song "Veskimees" ["Miller"] [Seade Henn Rebase laulust "Veskimees"]
    2013
    soloist, mixed choir, bigband
    Text: Hando Runnel
  • Arrangement of Urmas Alender's song "Kollane koer" ["Yellow Dog"] [Seade Urmas Alenderi laulust "Kollane koer"]
    2013
    soloist, string orchestra
    Text: Urmas Alender
    Commissioned by: Carolin Illenzeer Fund
  • Largo
    Arrangement of Kaljo Raid's piece with the same name for cello and piano (1941)
    2013
    cello, string orchestra
    Fp: Leho Karin (cello), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; April 7, 2013, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads, Estonian Music Days Festival
  • Suite for Piano, Op. 1 No. 1 [Klaverisüit op. 1 nr. 1]
    Arrangement of Raimo Kangro's Suite for Piano Op.1 No. 1 (1968)
    2013
    violin, cello, piano
    Fp: New Tallinn Trio: Harry Traksmann (violin), Kaido Kelder (cello), Marrit Gerretz-Traksmann (piano); April 2, 2013, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
  • Awake, My Heart [Mu süda, ärka üles]
    Arrangement of Estonian folk tune
    2012
    7'
    cello, piano
    Commissioned by: Rait Karm
  • Come As a Soft Wind [Tule kui leebe tuul]
    Arrangement of Henry Laks's song
    2012
    soloist, girls' choir, bigband
    Text: Henry Laks
    Fp: June 30, 2012, Tartu, Pop Choir Festival
  • Daughter's Gratitude [Tütre tänu]
    Arrangement of Estonian folk song
    2012
    piccolo, vibraphone, strings, piano, electric guitar, bass, drumset
    Fp: Orchestra conducted by Mihkel Koldits; July 6, 2012, Vihula manor
  • Hallelujah
    Arrangement of Leonard Cohen's song
    2012
    soloist, orchestra: 2222, 0200, percussion, strings, electronic piano, electric guitar, bass, drum set
    Fp: Jana Kask (soloist), conductor Mihkel Koldits; July 6, 2012, Vihula manor
  • I Can't Find My Song [Oma laulu ei leia ma üles]
    Arrangement of Valter Ojakäär's song with the same name (1966)
    2012
    female choir
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    Fp: Academic Female Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Raul Talmar; 2012
    Commissioned by: Academic Female Choir of Tallinn Technical University
  • Laughter [Naer]
    Arrangement of a song with the same name (1968) by Toivo Kurmet
    2012
    8'
    electric guitar, piano,sampler, drum set, string orchestra
    Fp: Tõnis Leemets (electric guitar), Raun Juurikas (piano), Eno Kollom (percussion), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; 24.03.2012, Tallinn Blackheads' Guildhall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
  • Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming [Üks roosike on tõusnud]
    Arrangement of Michael Praetorius's song
    2012
    soloist, mixed choir, symphony orchestra, percussion, strings
    Fp: Oliver Kuusik (tenor), Priit Volmer (bass), Estonian National Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; December 21, 2012, Tallinn St. John's Church
    Commissioned by: Estonian National Opera
  • Orchestrations for Ardo Ran Varres's music in film "Elavad pildid" [Orkestratsioonid Ardo Ran Varrese muusikale filmis "Elavad pildid"]
    2012
  • Silent Night [Püha öö]
    Arrangement of Franz Gruber's song
    2012
    soloist, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2000, 2000, strings
    Fp: Oliver Kuusik (tenor), Estonian National Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; December 21, 2012, Tallinn St. John's Church
  • Sleighbell Rings [Tiliseb, tiliseb aisakell]
    Arrangement of Leo Virkhaus's song
    2012
    soloist, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2220, percussion, strings
    Text: Julius Oro
    Fp: Oliver Kuusik (tenor), Priit Volmer (bass), Estonian NAtional Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; December 21, 2012, Tallinn St. John's Church
    Commissioned by: Estonian National Opera
  • Summer Night [Suveöö]
    Arrangement of Arne Oit's song (1971)
    2012
    female choir
    Text: Heldur Karmo
  • Sweet Music Man [Laula mu laulu helisev hääl]
    Arrangement of Kelly Roger's song
    2012
    soloist, orchestra: 2022, 0200, percussion, strings, electronic piano, electric guitar, bass, drumset
    Fp: Jana Kas (soloist), conductor Mihkel Koldits; July 6, 2012, Vihula manor
  • This Is Not a Lovesong [See pole armastuslaul]
    Arrangement of Jana Kask's song
    2012
    soloist, orchestra: 2202, 0200, percussion, strings, electronic piano, electric guitar, bass, drumset
    Fp: Jana Kas (soloist), conductor Mihkel Koldits; July 6, 2012, Vihula manor
  • Wanderer's Evening Song [Rändaja õhtulaul]
    Arrangement of a song with the same name (1976) by Anne Maasik
    2012
    7'
    electric guitar, keyboards, drums, string orchestra
    Fp:

    Tõnis Leemets (electric guitar), Raun Juurikas (keyboards), Eno Kollom (percussion), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; 24.03.2012, Tallinn Blackheads' Guildhall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival

  • Blossoms [Õied]
    Arrangement of Lembit Veevo's choral song
    2011
    solo voice, instrumental ensemble: piano, double bass, percussion, guitar
    Text: Astrid Pirn
    CD "Veronika Portsmuth. The Moon of All Lakes", V. Portsmuth (2011); Veronika Portsmuth (voice), Paul Daniel (guitar), Joel-Rasmus Remmel (piano), Peedu Kass (double bass), Ahto Abner (percussion)
  • How Many, Many Days [Kui palju, palju päevi]
    Arrangement of Lembit Veevo's choral song
    2011
    solo voice, instrumental ensemble: piano, double bass, percussion, guitar
    Text: Astrid Pirn
    CD "Veronika Portsmuth. The Moon of All Lakes", V. Portsmuth (2011); Veronika Portsmuth (voice), Paul Daniel (guitar), Joel-Rasmus Remmel (piano), Peedu Kass (double bass), Ahto Abner (percussion)
  • Junipers [Kadakad]
    Arrangement of Lembit Veevo's choral song
    2011
    solo voice, instrumental ensemble: piano, double bass, percussion, guitar
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    CD "Veronika Portsmuth. The Moon of All Lakes", V. Portsmuth (2011); Veronika Portsmuth (voice), Paul Daniel (guitar), Joel-Rasmus Remmel (piano), Peedu Kass (double bass), Ahto Abner (percussion)
  • Nocturne [Nokturn]
    Arrangement of Lembit Veevo's song
    2011
    solo voice, instrumental ensemble: piano, double bass, percussion, guitar
    Text: Helga Tõnson
    CD "Veronika Portsmuth. The Moon of All Lakes", V. Portsmuth (2011); Veronika Portsmuth (voice), Paul Daniel (guitar), Joel-Rasmus Remmel (piano), Peedu Kass (double bass), Ahto Abner (percussion)
  • O Holy Night
    Arrangement of Adolphe Adam's song
    2011
    soloist, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2200, timpani, glockenspiel, harp, strings
    Text: J.S. Dwight
    Fp: Chorus and orchestra of Estonian National Opera, conductor Risto Joost; December 23, 2011, Tallinn Methodist Church
  • Of What Did the Flower Talk About? [Millest vestles lill?]
    Arrangement of Lembit Veevo's choral song
    2011
    solo voice, instrumental ensemble: piano, double bass, percussion, guitar
    Text: Juta Kaidla
    CD "Veronika Portsmuth. The Moon of All Lakes", V. Portsmuth (2011); Veronika Portsmuth (voice), Paul Daniel (guitar), Joel-Rasmus Remmel (piano), Peedu Kass (double bass), Ahto Abner (percussion)
  • Panis angelicus [Panis angelicus]
    Arrangement of César Franck's song
    2011
    soloist, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2200, 1+1, strings
    Fp: Chorus and orchestra of Estonian National Opera, conductor Risto Joost; December 23, 2011, Tallinn Methodist Church
    Commissioned by: Estonian National Opera
  • Smile! [Naera!]
    Arrangement of Lembit Veevo's choral song
    2011
    solo voice, instrumental ensemble: piano, double bass, percussion, guitar
    Text: Viivi Luik
    CD "Veronika Portsmuth. The Moon of All Lakes", V. Portsmuth (2011); Veronika Portsmuth (voice), Paul Daniel (guitar), Joel-Rasmus Remmel (piano), Peedu Kass (double bass), Ahto Abner (percussion)
  • The Moon of All Lakes [Kõikide järvede kuu]
    Arrangement of Lembit Veevo's choral song
    2011
    solo voice, instrumental ensemble: piano, double bass, percussion, guitar
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    CD "Veronika Portsmuth. The Moon of All Lakes", V. Portsmuth (2011); Veronika Portsmuth (voice), Paul Daniel (guitar), Joel-Rasmus Remmel (piano), Peedu Kass (double bass), Ahto Abner (percussion)
  • The One, Who Tends the Herd at Night [Õitsiline]
    Arrangement of Lembit Veevo's choral song "Õitsiline"
    2011
    solo voice, instrumental ensemble: piano, double bass, percussion, guitar
    Text: Helvi Jürisson
    CD "Veronika Portsmuth. The Moon of All Lakes", V. Portsmuth (2011); Veronika Portsmuth (voice), Paul Daniel (guitar), Joel-Rasmus Remmel (piano), Peedu Kass (double bass), Ahto Abner (percussion)
  • The Summer Wind [Suvine tuul]
    Arrangement of Lembit Veevo's choral song
    2011
    solo voice, instrumental ensemble: piano, double bass, percussion, guitar
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    CD "Veronika Portsmuth. The Moon of All Lakes", V. Portsmuth (2011); Veronika Portsmuth (voice), Paul Daniel (guitar), Joel-Rasmus Remmel (piano), Peedu Kass (double bass), Ahto Abner (percussion)
  • Way [Tee]
    Arrangement of Lembit Veevo's choral song
    2011
    solo voice, instrumental ensemble: piano, double bass, percussion, guitar
    Text: Minni Nurme
    CD "Veronika Portsmuth. The Moon of All Lakes", V. Portsmuth (2011); Veronika Portsmuth (voice), Paul Daniel (guitar), Joel-Rasmus Remmel (piano), Peedu Kass (double bass), Ahto Abner (percussion)
  • On the Mount Munamägi / My Fatherland, You're Beautiful [Munamäe otsas / Ilus oled, isamaa]
    Arrangement of Karl August Hermann's choral songs
    2010
    7'
    mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2220, timpani, percussion, strings
    Text: Juhan Kunder, Mihkel Veske
    Fp: Mixed choirs and symphony orchestra of XI Youth Song Celebration, conductor Ants Üleoja; July 3, 2011, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
  • Wunderkind [Imelaps]
    Orchestration for Piret Rips’s minimusical
    2008
    50'
    children’s choir, soloists, chamber orchestra: 1110, 1110, percussion (1 player), piano, bass guitar, strings
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    Fp: Estonian National Opera, conductor Mihhail Gerts; December 12, 2008
  • You Are Bigger That Your Fate [Sa oled suurem kui su saatus]
    Orchestration for Piret Rips’s song
    2008
    5'
    wind orchestra
    Text: Anna Haava
    Commissioned by: Estonian Male Song Society
  • Saladin and Lion Heart [Saladin ja Lõvisüda]
    Orchestration for Kaari Sillamaa’s musical
    2006/2007
    120'
    choir, soloists, symphony orchestra: 2131, soprano saxophone, 4221, 1+3, harp, piano, guitar, bass guitar, strings
    Fp: Orchestra, choir, ensemble and soloists of Georg Ots Tallinn Music School, soloists and choir of Kaari Sillamaa Music Theatre for Childen and Youth, conductor Hando Põldmäe; February 8, 2008, Salme Culture Centre, Tallinn