Leo (Leonhard) Virkhaus
- Works for orchestra
- Works for solo instrument(s) and orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Music for children
- Orchestrations and arrangements
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for wind orchestra
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Estonian Rhapsody No. 2 [Eesti rapsoodia nr. 2]
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Winter Scenes1981
wind orchestra
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Estonian Rhapsody No. 1 [Eesti rapsoodia nr. 1]
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Estonian Medley No. 1 [Eesti popurrii nr. 1]
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Overture No. 1 [Avamäng nr. 1]
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Arrangements for Wind Orchestra [Seadeid puhkpilliorkestrile]for the wind orchestra of State Institutions for the Blind
1. My Quiet Lovely Home
2. Stone Breaker (Jean-Philippe Rameau)
3. P. 229b
4. P. 57
5. Village Youth (Rein Ploom)
6. To Fatherland (Enn Võrk)
7. P. 38
8. Gratitude and Praise
9. P. 324
10. P. 143
11. P. 18
12. P. 31
13. Eks teie tea! (Enn Võrk)
14. P. 67
15. Andante maestoso
16. Pilgrims' Choir (Richard Wagner)
17. P. 366
18. From the Hostile Field; Leaving Home Farm; Come Home; Sing, Boys (medley)
19. Under the Double Eagle (Josef Wagner)
20. Memories (overture) (Leo Virkhaus)
21. Beautiful Spring Day (Leo Virkhaus, 17.05.1938)
22. P. 383
23. Minuet (Oskar Merikanto)
24. Song Festival (Rein Ploom)
25. P. 85
26. P. 96
27. P. 230
28. P. 339
29. Postludium (P. 96, LeoVirkhaus)
30. Hymn (Fredrik Pacius)
31. Jingle Bells (Carl Stein)
32. You and Me (Jüri Kuru)
33. Swinging Polka (Jüri Kuru)
34. P. 355
35. P. 182
36. P. 199
37. P. 141
38. Dawn (Mihkel Lüdig)
wind orchestra
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Fantasy from cantata "Prayer" [Fantaasia kantaadist "Palve"]wind orchestra
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Heroes' March [Sangarite marss]wind orchestra
Manuscript
Works for other orchestras
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA
Works for cello and orchestra
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Concerto Variations in C minor [Kontsert variatsioonid c-moll]based on Estonian folk tune
1. Andante con moto
2. Adagio con dolore
3. Allegro vivace
1946
cello, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4220, 1+0, harp, strings
Manuscript
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
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Adagio cantabile [Adagio cantabile]
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Prelude and Toccata [Prelüüd ja tokaata]1948
double bass, piano
Fp: Ludvig Juht (double bass); New York
CD "Ludvig Juht - legend. Mälestusplaat Ludvig Juhti elutööst", Kaupo Olt (2007); Lea Leiten (piano), Kaupo Olt (double bass), Jüri Lepp (double bass), Arvo Leibur (violin), Mati Lukk (double bass), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer, conductor Toomas Vavilov
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Prelude and Fugue [Prelüüd ja fuuga]
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Allegro animato [Allegro animato]violin, organ
Manuscript
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for piano
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A Tear is Falling Quietly [Vaikselt veereb pisar]
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Partisans' Victory March [Partisanide võidumarss]
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Humoresque (Allegro scherzando) [Humoresk (Allegro scherzando)]piano
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Humoresque (Moderato assai) [Humoresk (Moderato assai)]piano
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No! No! [Ei! Ei!]
Works for organ
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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Hymn to Home [Hümn kodule]
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Prayer [Palve]cantata
1945
soprano, mixed choir, symphony orchestra
Fp: Helmi Aren (soprano), choir of the Hiddesen refugee camp, Juta Vaska (piano), Kirill Tatar (cello), conductor Leo Virkhaus; summer 1946, Hiddesen, Germany. First performance with orchestra: 1948 Geislingen.
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)
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Our Sins He Bore [Meie patud ta kandis]cantata
1959
narrator, soprano, baritone, mixed choir, female choir, male choir, piano, organ
Text: Rev. M. L. Cornell (in English)
Manuscript
Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)
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He is the Lord Our God [Ta on Issand, meie Jumal]dedicated to Augustana Lutheran Church on it's 60th anniversary
1952/1979
soprano, mixed choir, organ or piano
Text: Psalm 105
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Mighty is the Creator [Vägev on Looja]fantasy
1976
soprano, baritone, trumpet, female choir, male choir, mixed choir, organ, percussion
Text: Elmar Post
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Songs for God [Laulud Jumalale]cantata
1971
soprano, mixed choir, trumpet or cello, organ
Text: from Psalms
Fp: Connecticut E.E.L.C. Mixed Choir, Regina Kaar (sopran), Ants Laan (trumpet), conductor and organ Leo Virkhaus; April 30, 1972, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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Before the Father [Isa palge ees]
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Calvary [Kolgatal]1962
mixed choir, viola or cello, organ or female choir, baritone, viola, piano
Text: Aleksander Abel
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Hymn to Home [Hümn kodule]
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Dear Father [Isa kallis]
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Father's Word [Isa sõna]
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Sacred Hour [Püha on tund]
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Sanctus (Konstantin Türnpu) [Püha (Konstantin Türnpu)]
Works for female choir and instrument(s)
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Calvary [Kolgatal]1962
mixed choir, viola or cello, organ or female choir, baritone, viola, piano
Text: Aleksander Abel
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Prayer [Palve]short cantata
soprano, male choir, piano or baritone, female choir, piano
Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
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We Want to Live [Meie tahame elada]
Works for male choir and instrument(s)
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Nations Rejoice [Hõisakem rahvad]fantasy, dedicated to New York Estonian Male Choir on their 30th anniversary
1979
baritone, male choir, organ
Text: Elfriede Virkhaus
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My Home [Minu kodu]
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Prayer [Palve]short cantata
soprano, male choir, piano or baritone, female choir, piano
Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
Manuscript
Works for children’s choir and instrument(s)
Works for voice(s) and instrument(s)
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Psalm 108 [Psalm 108]
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Calm, Sacred [Rahulik, püha]
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I Know Only One Name [Ühtainust nime mina tean]
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God is My Sanctuary [Jumal on mu varjupaik]
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Prayer from Fantasy "Mighty is the Creator" [Palve fantaasiast "Vägev on Looja"]
Works for voice(s) and piano
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Lullaby [Hällilaul]dedicated to Tarmo Eduard on his birthday 12.07.1976
1976
voice, piano
Text: Leo Virkhaus
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Lullaby [Hällilaul]dedicated to grandson Vello on his birthday 14.11.1973
1973
voice, piano
Text: Leo Virkhaus
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Lullaby [Hällilaul]dedicated to granddaughter Lisa on her birthday 22.05.1973
1973
voice, piano
Text: Leo Virkhaus
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Lullaby [Hällilaul]
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At Christmas Night [Jõuluööl]
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Resignation [Loobumus]
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Home [Kodu]
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Happiness is Light as Night [Öö valge on õnn]
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Home [Kodumajake]
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How Gloomy For How Long [Kui tume veel kauaks]
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Sleigh Bell Jingles [Tiliseb, tiliseb aisakell]1934
2 voices, piano
Text: Julius Oro
CD "Talvetrall", Tajo Kadajas (2016); Ülenurme Singing Studio
CD "Lastelaulud" [Children's songs], Hitivabrik (2012); Musamari Choir School
CD "Talveaja rõõmulaulud" [Joyful songs for winter time], Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2011); Radio Singing Studio, conductor Kadri Hunt
CD "Sinu rõõmsad jõulud", Meloodiameister (2011); Katrin Karisma, Piret Krumm
CD "A Journey into Christmas", Alba (2010); Children's Choir Vox Aurea, conductor Sanna Salminen (in Finnish)
CD "Eesti vanad lastelaulud 3. Talvelaulud" [Estonian old children's songs. Winter Songs], Tajo Kadajas (2008); Singers of the pop-jazz department of the Ülenurme Music School
CD "Merry Christmas!", Eesti Rahvusmeeskoor (2007); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja (arrangement by Aarne Männik)
CD "Midagi head", BGM (2006); Musamari Choir School, conductors Tiina Mee and Aarne Saluveer
CD "Jõulupäike" [Christmas songs], Arvo Haug (2006); Elisabeth Egel
CD "Valged jõulud", Hitivabrik (2000); Vello Orumets
CD "Jõulutäht", Revalia Duubel 7 (2000); Ensemble Duubel 7
CD "Puer natus in Betlehem", Fuga (2000); CM Vocal Ensemble, conductor Filip Häyrynen
CD "Üks roosike on tõusnud", Forte (1994); Girls' Choir Ellerhein, conductor Tiia-Ester Loitme
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Happiness Comes Tomorrow [Õnn tuleb homme]
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In the Ground [Maapõues]
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Prayer [Palve]short cantata
soprano, male choir, piano or baritone, female choir, piano
Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
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Song to Youth [Laul noorusele]
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To Mother [Emale]
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
Works for choir a cappella
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Glory [Hiilgus]choir
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The Benediction [Õnnistamine]koor
Manuscript
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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Song, Ring in My Soul [Laul, hinges helise]1968
mixed choir
Text: Aleksander Abel
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The Lord Lives [Mu Issand elab]1956
mixed choir
Text: Aleksander Abel
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In the Ground [Maapõues]
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Calling Kalev [Kutse Kalevile]
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Looking for a Tombstone [Otsib mõte kalmuküngast]
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Congratulations! [Õnne!]1939
mixed choir
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Motto of the Youth Choir of Tartu St. Paul's II Congregation [Tartu Pauluse II koguduse noortekoori moto]1939
mixed choir
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Autumn Storm [Sügismaru]mixed choir
Text: Marie Under
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Christmas Greeting [Jõulutervitus]
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Heart Sings of Youthful Spring [Nooruse kevadest hõiskab süda]
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Opening Song [Avalaul]mixed choir
Text: Kersti Merilaas
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Spring Has Arrived [Kevade on sala tulnud]mixed choir
Text: Lydia Koidula
Works for male choir a cappella
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Home [Kodu]1957
male choir
Text: Elmar Post
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We Want to Live [Meie tahame elada]1948
male choir
Text: Anna Haava
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We Sing [Meie laulame]1947
2'
male choir
Text: Kalju Lepik
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Memory [Mälestus]1940
male choir
Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
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Ring [Helin]
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As a Flame [Leegina]male choir
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Miracles [Imed]
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Spring [Kevad]male choir
Text: Henrik Visnapuu
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Thunder, Crack [Kärgata, raksata]male choir
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To Mother [Emale]male choir
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We Don't Leave Faith [Ei usku jäta meie veel]male choir
Text: Elmar Post
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World's Night [Maailma öö]male choir
Text: Valdeko Saksen
Works for children’s choir a cappella
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In Storn and Wind [Tormis ja tuules]1939
children's choir
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Potpourri of Estonian Folk Tunes [Popurrii eesti rahvaviisidest]1939
children's choir
Works for joint choint choir or multiple choirs a cappella
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Songs for children
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Snowflakes [Lumehelbed]
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Race [Võidusõit]1935
voice, accompaniment
Text: E. Virkhaus
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Sleigh Bell Jingles [Tiliseb, tiliseb aisakell]1934
2 voices, piano
Text: Julius Oro
CD "Talvetrall", Tajo Kadajas (2016); Ülenurme Singing Studio
CD "Lastelaulud" [Children's songs], Hitivabrik (2012); Musamari Choir School
CD "Talveaja rõõmulaulud" [Joyful songs for winter time], Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2011); Radio Singing Studio, conductor Kadri Hunt
CD "Sinu rõõmsad jõulud", Meloodiameister (2011); Katrin Karisma, Piret Krumm
CD "A Journey into Christmas", Alba (2010); Children's Choir Vox Aurea, conductor Sanna Salminen (in Finnish)
CD "Eesti vanad lastelaulud 3. Talvelaulud" [Estonian old children's songs. Winter Songs], Tajo Kadajas (2008); Singers of the pop-jazz department of the Ülenurme Music School
CD "Merry Christmas!", Eesti Rahvusmeeskoor (2007); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja (arrangement by Aarne Männik)
CD "Midagi head", BGM (2006); Musamari Choir School, conductors Tiina Mee and Aarne Saluveer
CD "Jõulupäike" [Christmas songs], Arvo Haug (2006); Elisabeth Egel
CD "Valged jõulud", Hitivabrik (2000); Vello Orumets
CD "Jõulutäht", Revalia Duubel 7 (2000); Ensemble Duubel 7
CD "Puer natus in Betlehem", Fuga (2000); CM Vocal Ensemble, conductor Filip Häyrynen
CD "Üks roosike on tõusnud", Forte (1994); Girls' Choir Ellerhein, conductor Tiia-Ester Loitme
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Fields Are Turning Gold [Kuldselt kolletavad põllud]voice, accompaniment
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I Sing Like a Lark [Laulan nagu lõokene]voice, accompaniment
ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
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Sing, Sing, Mouth (Aleksander Thomson) [Laula, laula, suukene (Aleksander Thomson)]arrangement after Aleksander Thomson
1947
female choir
Text: folklore
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The Glory of God in Nature (Ludwig van Beethoven) [Jumala au looduses (Ludwig van Beethoven)]
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Sanctus (Dmytro Bortniansky) [Püha (Dmitri Bortnianski)]
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Alone (Johannes Kappel) [Üksinda (Johannes Kappel)]
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Arrangements for Wind Orchestra [Seadeid puhkpilliorkestrile]1. My Quiet Lovely Home
2. Stone Breaker (Jean-Philippe Rameau)
3. P. 229b
4. P. 57
5. Village Youth (Rein Ploom)
6. To Fatherland (Enn Võrk)
7. P. 38
8. Gratitude and Praise
9. P. 324
10. P. 143
11. P. 18
12. P. 31
13. Eks teie tea! (Enn Võrk)
14. P. 67
15. Andante maestoso
16. Pilgrims' Choir (Richard Wagner)
17. P. 366
18. From the Hostile Field; Leaving Home Farm; Come Home; Sing, Boys (medley)
19. Under the Double Eagle (Josef Wagner)
20. Memories (overture) (Leo Virkhaus)
21. Beautiful Spring Day (Leo Virkhaus, 17.05.1938)
22. P. 383
23. Minuet (Oskar Merikanto)
24. Song Festival (Rein Ploom)
25. P. 85
26. P. 96
27. P. 230
28. P. 339
29. Postludium (P. 96, LeoVirkhaus)
30. Hymn (Fredrik Pacius)
31. Jingle Bells (Carl Stein)
32. You and Me (Jüri Kuru)
33. Swinging Polka (Jüri Kuru)
34. P. 355
35. P. 182
36. P. 199
37. P. 141
38. Dawn (Mihkel Lüdig)
for the wind orchestra of State Institutions for the Blind
wind orchestra
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Dream (Robert Schumann) [Unistus (Robert Schumann)]
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Lullaby (Artur Lemba) [Hällilaul (Artur Lemba)]arrangement after Artur Lemba
mandolin orchestra: piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, cello mandolin, harmonica
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Mother´s Heart (Robert Theodor Hansen) [Ema süda (Robert Theodor Hansen)]
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Silence (Tuudur Vettik) [Vaikus (Tuudur Vettik)]arrangement after Tuudur Vettik
piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, mandola, cello mandolin, double bass, glockenspiel, piano
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Sounding Northland (Oskar Merikanto) [Helisev Põhjamaa (Oskar Merikanto)]arrangement after Oskar Merikanto
piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, 2 mandolas, cello mandolin, harmonica
Text: Finnish folklore
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The Only Land I Know (Adalbert Wirkhaus) [Ühtainust maad ma tean (Adalbert Wirkhaus)]
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Valse Triste (Jean Sibelius) [Kurb valss (Jean Sibelius)]arrangement after Jean Sibelius
piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, 2 mandolas, cello mandolin, harmonica
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Waltz (Johann Strauss) [Valss (Johann Strauss)]arrangement after Johann Strauss
mandolin orchestra: piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, cello mandolin, harmonica
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Why So Late (Aleksander Läte) [Miks nii hilja (Aleksander Läte)]arrangement after Aleksander Läte
piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, mandola, cello mandolin, double bass
Manuscript