Leo (Leonhard) Virkhaus

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for wind orchestra

  • Estonian Rhapsody No. 2 [Eesti rapsoodia nr. 2]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1944/1982
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Winter Scenes
    1981
    wind orchestra
  • Estonian Rhapsody No. 1 [Eesti rapsoodia nr. 1]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1943/1980
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Estonian Medley No. 1 [Eesti popurrii nr. 1]
    1957
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Overture No. 1 [Avamäng nr. 1]
    1943
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript
  • 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
    Manuscript
  • Fantasy from cantata "Prayer" [Fantaasia kantaadist "Palve"]
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Heroes' March [Sangarite marss]
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript

Works for other orchestras

  • Hail, Weddings! [Hoi, pulmad!]
    mandolin orchestra
  • Snow, Come Down [Saja lumeke]
    mandolin orchestra

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for cello and orchestra

  • 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

  • Adagio cantabile [Adagio cantabile]
    1960
    4'
    violin, organ
    Manuscript
  • 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
  • Prelude and Fugue [Prelüüd ja fuuga]
    1947
    cello, organ
    Manuscript
  • Allegro animato [Allegro animato]
    violin, organ
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for piano

  • A Tear is Falling Quietly [Vaikselt veereb pisar]
    funeral march
    1941
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Partisans' Victory March [Partisanide võidumarss]
    1941
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Humoresque (Allegro scherzando) [Humoresk (Allegro scherzando)]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Humoresque (Moderato assai) [Humoresk (Moderato assai)]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • No! No! [Ei! Ei!]
    duet and gallop
    piano
    Manuscript

Works for organ

  • Rein – Carolyn! [Rein – Carolyn!]
    festive march, dedicated to the wedding of Rein and Carolyn
    organ
    Manuscript

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • Hymn to Home [Hümn kodule]
    1945
    4'
    mixed choir, piano or wind orchestra
    Text: Elmar Post
    Manuscript
  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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
    Manuscript
  • Mighty is the Creator [Vägev on Looja]
    fantasy
    1976
    soprano, baritone, trumpet, female choir, male choir, mixed choir, organ, percussion
    Text: Elmar Post
    Manuscript
  • 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
    Manuscript
  • Before the Father [Isa palge ees]
    1963
    mixed choir, organ
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Calvary [Kolgatal]
    1962
    mixed choir, viola or cello, organ or female choir, baritone, viola, piano
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Hymn to Home [Hümn kodule]
    1945
    4'
    mixed choir, piano or wind orchestra
    Text: Elmar Post
    Manuscript
  • Dear Father [Isa kallis]
    choral
    mixed choir, violin, organ
    Manuscript
  • Father's Word [Isa sõna]
    4'
    mixed choir, organ
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Sacred Hour [Püha on tund]
    dedicated to Valdeko Kangro on his inauguration
    mixed choir, organ
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Sanctus (Konstantin Türnpu) [Püha (Konstantin Türnpu)]
    arrangement after Konstantin Türnpu
    female choir, male choir, mixed choir, organ
    Manuscript

Works for female choir and instrument(s)

  • Calvary [Kolgatal]
    1962
    mixed choir, viola or cello, organ or female choir, baritone, viola, piano
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Prayer [Palve]
    short cantata
    soprano, male choir, piano or baritone, female choir, piano
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • We Want to Live [Meie tahame elada]
    female choir, organ or piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript

Works for male choir and instrument(s)

  • Nations Rejoice [Hõisakem rahvad]
    fantasy, dedicated to New York Estonian Male Choir on their 30th anniversary
    1979
    baritone, male choir, organ
    Text: Elfriede Virkhaus
    Manuscript
  • My Home [Minu kodu]
    cantata
    1955
    baritone, male choir, organ, piano
    Text: from the epic "Kalevipoeg"
    Manuscript
  • 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)

  • Christmas Bells [Jõulukellad]
    1968
    children's choir, glockenspiel, piano
    Text: Leo Virkhaus
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and instrument(s)

  • Psalm 108 [Psalm 108]
    1948
    soprano, choir, cello, harp or piano or cembalo, organ
    Text: Psalm 108
    Manuscript
  • Calm, Sacred [Rahulik, püha]
    1947
    voice, organ
    Text: Harri Haamer
    Manuscript
  • I Know Only One Name [Ühtainust nime mina tean]
    1946
    soprano or tenor, organ
    Manuscript
  • God is My Sanctuary [Jumal on mu varjupaik]
    soprano, organ
    Text: Psalm 62
    Manuscript
  • Prayer from Fantasy "Mighty is the Creator" [Palve fantaasiast "Vägev on Looja"]
    soprano, flute, piano
    Text: Elmar Post
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    dedicated to Tarmo Eduard on his birthday 12.07.1976
    1976
    voice, piano
    Text: Leo Virkhaus
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    dedicated to grandson Vello on his birthday 14.11.1973
    1973
    voice, piano
    Text: Leo Virkhaus
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    dedicated to granddaughter Lisa on her birthday 22.05.1973
    1973
    voice, piano
    Text: Leo Virkhaus
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    dedicated to Christina on her birthday 16.01.1971
    1971
    voice, piano
    Text: Leo Virkhaus
    Manuscript
  • At Christmas Night [Jõuluööl]
    1968
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Resignation [Loobumus]
    1948
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • Home [Kodu]
    1947
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: E. Post
    Manuscript
  • Happiness is Light as Night [Öö valge on õnn]
    1946
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Home [Kodumajake]
    1945
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Eti Sirg
    Manuscript
  • How Gloomy For How Long [Kui tume veel kauaks]
    1945
    3'
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • 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
    Manuscript
  • Happiness Comes Tomorrow [Õnn tuleb homme]
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Erik Laidsaar
    Manuscript
  • In the Ground [Maapõues]
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Elmar Post
    Manuscript
  • Prayer [Palve]
    short cantata
    soprano, male choir, piano or baritone, female choir, piano
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Song to Youth [Laul noorusele]
    dedicated to Epp-Karike Jürima Sonin
    soprano, piano
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • To Mother [Emale]
    voice (2 voices), piano
    Text: Elfriede Virkhaus
    Manuscript

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

  • The Death of Jesus [Jeesuse surm]
    1945
    baritone, cello, organ
    Text: Mark 15:33–37
    Manuscript
  • To Mother [Emale]
    1942
    soprano, violin, organ
    Text: Leili Rimmel
    Manuscript

Works for choir a cappella

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Song, Ring in My Soul [Laul, hinges helise]
    1968
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Abel
  • The Lord Lives [Mu Issand elab]
    1956
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Abel
  • In the Ground [Maapõues]
    1948
    mixed choir
    Text: Elmar Post
    Manuscript
  • Calling Kalev [Kutse Kalevile]
    1946
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Laagus
    Manuscript
  • Looking for a Tombstone [Otsib mõte kalmuküngast]
    choral
    1946
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Congratulations! [Õnne!]
    1939
    mixed choir
  • Motto of the Youth Choir of Tartu St. Paul's II Congregation [Tartu Pauluse II koguduse noortekoori moto]
    1939
     mixed choir
  • Autumn Storm [Sügismaru]
    mixed choir
    Text: Marie Under
  • Christmas Greeting [Jõulutervitus]
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Heart Sings of Youthful Spring [Nooruse kevadest hõiskab süda]
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Opening Song [Avalaul]
    mixed choir
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
  • Spring Has Arrived [Kevade on sala tulnud]
    mixed choir
    Text: Lydia Koidula

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Home [Kodu]
    1957
    male choir
    Text: Elmar Post
  • We Want to Live [Meie tahame elada]
    1948
    male choir
    Text: Anna Haava
  • We Sing [Meie laulame]
    1947
    2'
    male choir
    Text: Kalju Lepik
  • Memory [Mälestus]
    1940
    male choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
  • Ring [Helin]
    1940
    male choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • As a Flame [Leegina]
    male choir
    Manuscript
  • Miracles [Imed]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    male choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Spring [Kevad]
    male choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
  • Thunder, Crack [Kärgata, raksata]
    male choir
  • To Mother [Emale]
    male choir
  • We Don't Leave Faith [Ei usku jäta meie veel]
    male choir
    Text: Elmar Post
  • World's Night [Maailma öö]
    male choir
    Text: Valdeko Saksen

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • In Storn and Wind [Tormis ja tuules]
    1939
    children's choir
  • Potpourri of Estonian Folk Tunes [Popurrii eesti rahvaviisidest]
    1939
    children's choir

Works for joint choint choir or multiple choirs a cappella

  • We Greet You, Golden Sun [Sind teretame, kuldapäike]
    1931
    mixed choir, male choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Songs for children

  • Snowflakes [Lumehelbed]
    1975
    voice, piano
    Text: Ida Virkhaus
    Manuscript
  • Race [Võidusõit]
    1935
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: E. Virkhaus
  • 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
    Manuscript
  • Fields Are Turning Gold [Kuldselt kolletavad põllud]
    voice, accompaniment
  • I Sing Like a Lark [Laulan nagu lõokene]
    voice, accompaniment

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • Sing, Sing, Mouth (Aleksander Thomson) [Laula, laula, suukene (Aleksander Thomson)]
    arrangement after Aleksander Thomson
    1947
    female choir
    Text: folklore
  • The Glory of God in Nature (Ludwig van Beethoven) [Jumala au looduses (Ludwig van Beethoven)]
    arrangement after Ludwig van Beethoven
    1935
    male choir, accompaniment
    Manuscript
  • Sanctus (Dmytro Bortniansky) [Püha (Dmitri Bortnianski)]
    arrangement after Dmytro Bortniansky
    1934
    male choir
    Manuscript
  • Alone (Johannes Kappel) [Üksinda (Johannes Kappel)]
    arrangement after Johannes Kappel
    male choir, piano
    Text: Ado Piirikivi
    Manuscript
  • 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
    Manuscript
  • Dream (Robert Schumann) [Unistus (Robert Schumann)]
    arrangement after Robert Schumann
    male choir
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby (Artur Lemba) [Hällilaul (Artur Lemba)]
    arrangement after Artur Lemba
    mandolin orchestra: piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, cello mandolin, harmonica
    Manuscript
  • Mother´s Heart (Robert Theodor Hansen) [Ema süda (Robert Theodor Hansen)]
    arrangement after R. Th. Hansen
    soprano, violin, organ
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    Manuscript
  • Silence (Tuudur Vettik) [Vaikus (Tuudur Vettik)]
    arrangement after Tuudur Vettik
    piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, mandola, cello mandolin, double bass, glockenspiel, piano
    Manuscript
  • Sounding Northland (Oskar Merikanto) [Helisev Põhjamaa (Oskar Merikanto)]
    arrangement after Oskar Merikanto
    piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, 2 mandolas, cello mandolin, harmonica
    Text: Finnish folklore
    Manuscript
  • The Only Land I Know (Adalbert Wirkhaus) [Ühtainust maad ma tean (Adalbert Wirkhaus)]
    arrangement for organ after Adalbert Wirkhaus
    soprano, mixed choir, organ
    Manuscript
  • Valse Triste (Jean Sibelius) [Kurb valss (Jean Sibelius)]
    arrangement after Jean Sibelius
    piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, 2 mandolas, cello mandolin, harmonica
    Manuscript
  • Waltz (Johann Strauss) [Valss (Johann Strauss)]
    arrangement after Johann Strauss
    mandolin orchestra: piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, cello mandolin, harmonica
    Manuscript
  • Why So Late (Aleksander Läte) [Miks nii hilja (Aleksander Läte)]
    arrangement after Aleksander Läte
    piccolo mandolin, 2 mandolins, mandola, cello mandolin, double bass
    Manuscript