Margo Kõlar
- Works for the stage
- Works for orchestra
- Works for solo instrument(s) and orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Electronic, electro-acoustic and multimedia works
- Music for children
- Incidental music
- Orchestrations and arrangements
WORKS FOR THE STAGE
Musical and/or drama and/or dance works for stage
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Ilmatar, le chant des origines [Ilmatar, le chant des origines]musical theatre performance
2009
singers, historical and folk instruments
Text: from Elias Lönnrot's "Kalevala", selected by Lionel Parlier and Marti Ilmar Uibo (in French and Finnish, translated by Jean-Louis Perret)
Fp: Katri Paukkunen, Gilles Péquignot, Cathrine Schroeder and Marti Ilmar Uibo, musical director Marti Ilmar Uibo, directer Lionel Parlier; January 24, 2010, Guebwiller, France, Festival Dominicains de Haute Alsace
Ballets
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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Names in Marble [Nimed marmortahvlil]Suite No. 3
2010
4'
youth symphony orchestra
CD „Eesti capriccio“, Politsei- ja Piirivalveorkester (2014); Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe
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Hold the Flag High! [Hoia lipp kõrgel!]2006
5'
symphony orchestra: 2221, 2221, 1+2, piano or harp, strings
Fp: Viljandi Music School Orchestra, conductor Arno Anton; December 16, 2006, Viljandi St. Paul’s Church
Commissioned by: Youth Song Celebration 2007
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Names in Marble [Nimed marmortahvlil]overture
2003
10'
symphony orchestra: 1121, 3231, 1+2, piano, strings
Fp: Estonian National Opera’s Symphony Orchestra, conductor Eri Klas; February 24, 2003, Tallinn
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1999
6'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, percussion, piano, strings
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paul Mägi; March 25, 1999, Estonia Concert Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Music for Symphony Orchestra [Muusika sümfooniaorkestrile]
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Three Fishes [Kolm kala]1. Flows, Flows. Andantino
2. Grave. Sostenuto
3. Crucian. Andante
1985
6'
symphony orchestra: 3233, 4321, 1+2, piano (cembalo), harp, strings
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer; October 13, 1988, Estonia Concert Hall, Estonian Music Festival
Manuscript
Works for chamber orchestra
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Sonata with Gong Strike [Sonaat gongilöögiga]1984/2011
9'
chamber orchestra: percussion, strings
Fp: First performance of new version: Ensemble PaukenfEst, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; October 6, 2011, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
Works for wind orchestra
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA
Works for piano and orchestra
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2005
11'
solo piano, string orchestra
Fp: Mihkel Poll (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Lauri Sirp; April 14, 2005, Tallinn Methodist Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Works for two or more soloists and orchestra
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Playful Serenade [Vallatu serenaad]2009
4'
flute/piccolo, horn, trombone, percussion, piano, string orchestra
Fp: Kristel Liiv (flute/piccolo), Mattias Vihmann (horn), Kutt Vaida (trombone), Karl Johann Lattikas (percussion), Sten Heinoja (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; January 21, 2010, House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Tallinn Music High School
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Yearning [Igatsus]2009
6'
flute, oboe, horn, piano, string orchestra
Fp: Kristel Liiv (flute), Ingely Laiv (oboe), Mattias Vihmann (horn), Sten Heinoja (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; January 21, 2010, House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Tallinn Music High School
CD "Kuidas noored muusikud avastasid uut eesti muusikat. Vol 2", Eesti Raadio (2016); Anete Vinkel (flute), Ingely Laiv (oboe), Mariel Oserov (French horn), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee
Manuscript -
Evening Story [Õhtujutt]2006
10'
nyckelharpa, saxophone, chamber orchestra
Fp: Janno Pokk (nyckelharpa), Raul Sööt (saxophone), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; February 23, 2006, Vanemuine Concert Hall, Tartu
Commissioned by: City of Tartu
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Concerto for Two Bagpipes and Chamber Orchestra [Kontsert kahele torupillile ja kammerorkestrile]1990
9'
two solo bagpipes, string orchestra
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
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With Marta [Marta juures]2003
2 guitars, string ensemble
CD “Valitud palad eesti klassikalisest muusikast”, Salva Kindlustus (2003); Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Miguel Yimenez (guitar), String Ensemble of Estonian Academy of Music
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Crossfade [Ristpiste]2001
7'
percussion
Fp: Paukenfest Ensemble; April 9, 2001, Estonian Academy of Music, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
CD “10 years after: compilation 1991-2001”, Estonian Authors Society (2003); Paukenfest Ensemble
Duos
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In a Bell Tower [Kellatornis]2012
3'
flute, piano
Commissioned by: Mihkel Peäske
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With Marta [Marta juures]2003/2007
2'
2 guitars
CD „Kiss on the Water”, K. Käo, J. Puusaag (2007); Kristo Käo, Jorma Puusaag
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Song of Tower Stones [Tornikivide laul]1987
5'
violin, piano
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Race for Two Pianos [Võidusõit kahele klaverile]4'
2 pianos
Trios
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Whitewater [Kärestik]2012
7'
harp, kannel, harpsichord
Fp: ensemble Una Corda, 21.02.2012, Saue Music School
Commissioned by: ensemble Una Corda
CD „Streamline“, Una Corda (2022); Ensemble Una Corda: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Liis Jürgens (harp), Ene Nael (harpsichord)
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Bugaboo´s Room [Kolli tuba]2003/2006
percussion (2 players), piano
Fp: 1) June 4, 2006, Tallinn Writers House, 2) Anto Õnnis, Vambola Krigul (percussion), Johan-Eerik Kõlar (piano); October 17, 2006, KUMU Art Museum, Tallinn
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For Marta [Martale]2003/2006
percussion (2 players), piano
Fp: 1) Tallinn Writers House, June 4, 2006; 2) Anto Õnnis, Vambola Krigul (percussion), Johan-Eerik Kõlar (piano); October 17, 2006, KUMU Art Museum, Tallinn
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2003
8'
flute, kannel, cello
Fp: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Tarmo Johannes (flute), Aare Tammesalu (cello); April 9, 2003, Swedish St. Michael´s Church, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
CD "Vibration. Resonances of kannel at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre", Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia (2016); Ella Maidre (kannel), Hardo Killing (flute), Paul-Gunnar Loorand (cello)
CD "Contemporary chamber and solo music for kannel", Kristi Mühling (2009). Ensemble Resonabilis: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Iris Oja (voice), Tarmo Johannes (flute), Aare Tammesalu (cello)
Manuscript
Quintets
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Two Visages of Friendship [Sõpruse kaks palet]2019
8'
Pipa, Da ruan, San xian, Yang qin, Gu zheng
Commissioned by: Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China
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Three Findings [Kolm leidu]2015
10'
guitar, string quartet
Fp: Paul Daniel (guitar), String Quartet Prezioso, Madis Metsamart (percussion); October 17, 2015, Estonian Traditional Music Center, Viljandi Guitar Festival
CD "Kaheksa", Viljandi Kitarrifestival MTÜ (2017); Paul Daniel (guitar), String Quartet Prezioso, Madis Metsamart (percussion);
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Tema con variazioni [Tema con variazioni]
Sextets
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2023
11'
6 bagpipes
Fp: Bagpipe ensemble (Katariin Raska, Ulvi Võsa, Karolin Vetevoog, Kaisa Kuslapuu, Mari Meentalo, Kerli Kislõi), conductor Margo Kõlar; May 1, 2023, Tallinn Swedish St. Michael's Church, Estonian Music Days
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days
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2015/2017
6 cellos
Fp: Estonian Cello Ensemble: Johannes Välja, Theodor Sink, Andreas Lend, Marius Järvi, Villu Vihermäe (soloist, electric cello), Maarit Kangron; April 12, 2017, Tallinn House of Blackheads, Estonian Music Days
Works for large ensemble (8+)
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Twilight Alley Roundelay [Ringmäng hämaral alleel]2017
9'
Chinese folk instruments
Fp: Forbidden City Chamber Orchestra, conductor Liu Shun; October 13, 2017, Beijing Concert Hall
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2002
6'
flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, double-bass
Fp: NYYD Ensemble, conductor Olari Elts; April 7, 2992, Tallinn, Theatre Old Town Studio, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for piano
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On Two Shores [Kahel kaldal]2012
6'
piano
Fp: Kristi Kapten (piano); 01.11.2012, Estonia Concert Hall, festival Klaver 2012
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Three Bright Moments [Kolm kirgast hetke]1988
4'
piano
Works for organ
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and orchestra
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Pirita Mass / Mass [Pirita missa / Missa]The work is based on a cantus firmus from author's Pirita Mass I
1. Meditation I. Lord, Have Mercy
2. Glory Be to the Father
3. Meditation II
4. I Believe
5. Holy Is the Lord
6. Meditation III. Lamb of the God
7. Holy Communion
2009
23'
two choirs, symphony orchestra: 1111, 4100, percussion (timpani+glsp), organ, harp, strings
Text: Margo Kõlar after Vello Salo's modification of liturgical text (in Estonian)
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, Haapsalu Dome Choir, female choirs Kaasike and Netty, mixed choir of Haapsalu congregation and Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; May 31, 2009, Haapsalu Dome Cathedral, Cyrillus Kreek Music Day
Commissioned by: Nargen Festival
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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Pirita Mass [Pirita missa]2009/2020
25'
mixd choir, organ, chamber orchestra
Text: Margo Kõlar after Vello Salo's modification of liturgical text (in Estonian)
Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Kadri Toomoja (organ), conductor Tõnu Kaljuste, December 12, 2020, Tallinn St. John's Church
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Throught the Valley of Shadows [Läbi varjude oru]2014
2 boy sopranos, mixed choir, symphony orchestra
Text: „Salve Regina“ tekst
Fp: Marek Huntsaar and Kasper Kaar (boy sopranos), Estonian National Opera Chorus and Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mihhail Gerts; April 9, 2014, Estonia Concert Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Works for children's choir and orchestra
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Hurry, Hurry, Hurry! [Kiire, kiire, kiire!]2013
3'
children's choir, symphony orchestra
Text: Leelo Tungal
Fp: Children's choirs and symphony orchestra of the XXVI General Song Celebration, conductor Maarja Soone; July 6, 2014, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
Commissioned by: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation
Works for joint choir or multiple choirs and orchestra
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Vesper of Mary's Land [Maarjamaa vesper]2014
children's choir, boys' choir, mixed choir, organ, wind orchestra: 3231, 4 saxophones, 3531, euphonium, double bass, percussion
Text: Psalms 122 and 127, Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 3:3–10, Mary’s Song of Praise (Luke 1:46–55), texts from Apostle Orthodox tradition (Apolytikion and Tin timioteran)
Fp: Radio Singing Studio Children's Choir, St. Michael's Boys' Choir, Estonia Society Mixed Choir, Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, ensemble Heinavanker, Piret Aidulo (organ), Orchestra of Estonian Defence Forces, conductor Mikk Üleoja; September 7, 2014, Pirita Monastery
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)
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Ave Maria2012
6'
soprano, 4-part choir, cello, organ, hand drum (ad lib.)
Fp: Tui Hirv, Children's Choir of Radio Singing Studio, St. Michael's Boys Choir, Aare Tammesalu (cello), Toomas Trass (organ), Margo Kõlar (hand drum), conductor Kadri Hunt; December 2, 2012, Jõhvi Mihkli church
Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)
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Life Has No Story [Elul ei ole lugu]Version of the pieces with the same title
2021
mixed choir, piano
Text: Doris Kareva
Fp: Tabasalu Chamber Choir, conductor Mai Ainsalu; October 15, 2021, Tabasalu Music School
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Warm Chamber War Songs [Sooja toa sõjalaulud]cantata
1985
21'
mixed choir, soloists, flute, percussion
Text: folklore, Margo Kõlar
Works for female choir and instrument(s)
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Oh, Let's Sing from the Heart [Oh laulgem südamest]From the cycle "Ridala rada". Arrangement of sacred folk tune.
2023
6'
soprano, oboe, female choir
Text: folklore
Fp: Duo Obsolute (Jaanika Kuusik - soprano, Riivo Kallasmaa - oboe), Girls' Choir Ellerhein, conductor Ingrid Kõrvits; December 16, 2023, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church
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The Day Ends There [Päev lõpeb tääl]From the cycle "Ridala rada". Arrangement of sacred folk tune.
2023
6'
soprano, oboe, female choir
Text: folklore
Fp: Duo Obsolute (Jaanika Kuusik - soprano, Riivo Kallasmaa - oboe), Girls' Choir Ellerhein, conductor Ingrid Kõrvits; December 16, 2023, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church
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Akri-akri… ii-ii-iii!2009
female voice, female choir, hunting horn ensemble, percussion
Text: Maarja Kangro
Fp: Anne Türnpu (vocal), female choir Miina, hunting horn ensemble, Madis Metsamart (percussion), conductor Veronika Portsmuth; April 17, 2009, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Manuscript
Works for voice(s) and orchestra
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Evening Story [Õhtujutt]Version of the piece of the same name written in 2006
2011
10'
nyckelharpa, alto saxophone, voice, piano, vocal ensemble, chamber orchestra, electronics
Fp: Janno Pokk (nyckelharpa), Pille-Rite Rei (alto saxophone, voice, piano, recorder), Ensemble Heinavanker, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Tammo Sumera (electronics); October 6, 2011, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
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Magic Land [Võluriik]1987/2011
3'
voice, accompaniment. 2nd version: mezzo-soprano, piano, fretless bass, chamber orchestra
Text: Avo Üprus
Fp: Kadri Hunt (vocal), Johan-Eerik Kõlar (piano), Taavo Remmel (fretless bass), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; October 6, 2011, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
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Your Heart [Sinu süda]2011
8'
vocal ensemble, percussion, guitar, piano, chamber orchestra
Text: Rein Raud
Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker, Vox Clamantis, PaukenfEst, Paul Daniel (guitar), Piia Paemurru (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; October 6, 2011, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
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To Rise to Heaven [Et tõusta taevasse]2008
6'
mezzo-soprano, chamber orchestra: 0100, 1000, percussion, harp, strings
Text: after Doris Kareva
Fp: Helen Lokuta (mezzo-soprano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; April 4, 2008, Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Evening Story [Õhtujutt]2006
3 voices, nyckelharpa, chamber orchestra
Fp: June 4, 2006, Tallinn Writers' House
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
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Life Has No Story [Elul ei ole lugu]Version of the pieces with the same title
2021
soloist, bigband
Text: Doris Kareva
Fp: Koit Toome and Tabasalu Music Shool Bigband, conductor Siim Aimla; August 28, 2021, Tabasalu
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I Shall Say Nothing2016
female voice, flute, clarinet, percussion, electric guitar, piano, violin, cello, double bass
Text: George Yeats, Margo Kõlar
Fp: Avarus Ensemble; November 3, 2016, Hopner House, Tallinn
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Praise Song for Mary [Praise Virgin Mary in Salvation] [Maarja kiituslaul [Kiida õndsaks Neitsi Maarjat]]after a Gregorian chant
2012
6'
female and male voices, organ improvisation ad lib.
Text: Vello Salo and Gospel of Luke 1, 46–55
Fp: Children's Choir of Radio Singing Studio, St. Michael's Boys' Choir, Toomas Trass (organ), conductor Kadri Hunt; December 2, 2012, Jõhvi Mihkli church
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Night [Öö]1998
3'
soprano, guitar
Text: Indrek Hirv
Fp: Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar); April 6, 2002, Kadriorg Palace, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
CD „Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)”, K. Urb, H. Mätlik (1998); Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
Works for voice(s) with chord symbols or unspecified accompaniment
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Magic Land [Võluriik]1987/2011
3'
voice, accompaniment. 2nd version: mezzo-soprano, piano, fretless bass, chamber orchestra
Text: Avo Üprus
Fp: Kadri Hunt (vocal), Johan-Eerik Kõlar (piano), Taavo Remmel (fretless bass), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; October 6, 2011, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
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Dept [Võlg]1986
4'
voice, accompaniment
Text: Betti Alver
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Silent Beginning of Life [On elu vaikne algus]voice, accompaniment
Text: Milla Krimm
Works for choir a cappella
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Songs of Pirita Monastery 2022 [Pirita kloostri laulud 2022]2022
soloists, choir, harp or organ (ad lib)
Fp: Ensemble of Pirita Monastery, Andrew Lawrence-King (harp), musical director Margo Kõlar; on Sundays and holidays in Tallinn Pirita Monastery Chapel in 2022
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Songs of Pirita Monastery 2021 [Pirita kloostri laulud 2021]2021
soloists, choir, harp (ad lib)
Fp: Ensemble of Pirita Monastery, Andrew Lawrence-King (harp), musical director Margo Kõlar; on Sundays and holidays in Tallinn Pirita Monastery Chapel in 2021
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Liturgical Songs of Pirita Monastery 2020 [Pirita kloostri liturgilised laulud 2020]2020
soloist, vocal ensemble, congregation
Fp: Singers of Pirita Monastery, musical director Margo Kõlar; on Sundays and holidays in Tallinn Pirita Monastery Chapel in 2020
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Liturgical Songs of Pirita Monastery 2019 [Pirita kloostri liturgilised laulud 2019]2019
soloist, vocal ensemble, congregation
Fp: Singers of Pirita Monastery, musical director Margo Kõlar; on Sundays and holidays in Tallinn Pirita Monastery Chapel in 2019
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Liturgical Songs of Pirita Monastery 2018 [Pirita kloostri liturgilised laulud 2018]2018
soloist, vocal ensemble, choir (congregation)
Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker and singers of Pirita Monastery, musical director Margo Kõlar; on Sundays and holidays in Tallinn Pirita Monastery in 2018
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Liturgical Songs of Pirita Monastery 2017 [Pirita kloostri liturgilised laulud 2017]2017
soloists, vocal ensemble, choir (congregation)
Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker; Tallinn, Chapel of Pirita Monastery on Sundays and holidays in 2017
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Mass Psalms 2013 [Missapsalmid 2013]2013
foresinger, choir
Text: 66 psalms from "Pirita Psalter" (translated by Vello Salo and Indrek Hirv)
Fp: Tallinn Pirita Monastery on Sudays and Holidays 2012
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Mass Psalms 2012 [Missapsalmid 2012]liturgical music
2012
foresinger, choir
Text: 59 psalms from "Pirita Psalter" (translated by Vello Salo and Indrek Hirv)
Fp: Foresingers (ensemble Heinavanker) and congregation in Tallinn Pirita Monastery on Sundays and holidays 2012
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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A Cowslip [Üks nurmenukk]2017
3'
mixed choir
Text: Linda-Anette Verte
Fp: Chamber Choir Head Ööd, Vend, conductor Pärt Uusberg; March 3, 2018 Heino Eller Tartu Music School, March 4, 2018 Raplamaa Contemporary Art Centre, March 5, 2018 Tallinn, House of Blackheads
Commissioned by: Chamber Choir Head Ööd, Vend
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People of Rebus [Reebuse rahvas]in 3 parts
2013
6'
mixed choir
Text: Hando Runnel
Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, conductor Heli Jürgenson; March 31, 2013, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
Commissioned by: Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Composers' Union
CD „Vastsündinud“, Estonia Seltsi Segakoor (2019); Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, conductor Heli Jürgenson
CD "New Estonian Choral Music 2013", Estonian Choral Association (2013); Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, conductor Heli Jürgenson
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Pirita Mass I [Pirita missa I]liturgical music
1. Lord, Have Mercy
2. Glory Be to the Father
3. I Believe
4. Holy Is the Lord
5. Lamb of the God
2007
mixed choir (vocal ensemble)
Fp: Christmas 2007, Pirita monastery
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Psalm No. 116 [Psalm nr. 116]1993
3'
mixed choir
Fp: Ensemble Linnamuusikud; April 12, 1996, Winter Garden of Estonian National Opera, Estonian Music Days Festival
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The King [Kuningas]cantata
1992
9'
mixed choir
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Back Room [Tagatuba]1986
2'
mixed choir
Text: Margo Kõlar
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What Happens? [Mis saab]1986
1'
mixed choir
Text: Margo Kõlar
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Where Are You Going [Kuhu lähed]1986
1'
mixed choir
Text: Margo Kõlar
CD "Läbilõige: Noorus 50", Segakoor Noorus (2009); Mixed Choir Noorus, conductor Raul Talmar
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Kyriemixed choir
Fp: Chamber Choir Gloria; October 5, 1991, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
Works for boys’ choir a cappella
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Those with Ears, Listen [Kellel kõrvad on, see kuulgu]2012
2'
boys' choir
Text: Jaanus Vaiksoo
Fp: Estonian National Opera Boys' Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva; November 30, 2012, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
Commissioned by: Estonian Choral Association
CD „New Estonian Choral Music 2012–2014“, Estonian Choral Association (2014); Estonian National Opera Boys’ Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva
Works for vocal ensemble
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Life Has No Story [Elul ei ole lugu]Version of the pieces with the same title
2021
vocal ensemble
Text: Doris Kareva
Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker, conductor Margo Kõlar; August 15, 2021 Harkujärve Church
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Searching for a Comb2020
5'
vocal ensemble
Text: folklore from Kihnu
Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker, director Margo Kõlar; July 29, 2020, St Olaf's Church, Vormsi
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Living Water [Elav vesi]2018
vocal ensemble
Text: Text from the "The Holy Cross", a poem by Villem Ridala
Fp: Vocal ensemble Heinavanker; April 15, 2018, Tallinn St. Michael's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
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2018
vocal ensemble
Text: Text based upon the 14th century Bohemian Latin carol “Surrexit Christus hodie”
Fp: Vocal ensemble Heinavanker; April 15, 2018, Tallinn St. Michael's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
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2016/2018
vocal ensemble
Text: Saint Elisabeth Hesselblad
Fp: Vocal ensemble Heinavanker; April 15, 2018, Tallinn St. Michael's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
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1995/2018
vocal ensemble
Text: Text from an Ambrosian hymn
Fp: Vocal ensemble Heinavanker; April 15, 2018, Tallinn St. Michael's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
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2018
vocal ensemble
Text: Text from Psalm No. 145 and The Gospel of Matthew (Ps 145:13 and 5Ms 26:16–19)
Fp: Vocal ensemble Heinavanker; April 15, 2018, Tallinn St. Michael's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
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runo song from Vilo
2011/2018
vocal ensemble
Text: text of Estonian runo song
Fp: Vocal ensemble Heinavanker; April 15, 2018, Tallinn St. Michael's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
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The Prayer [Palve]2007/2018
vocal ensemble
Text: from liturgical prayers in Latin and Estonian
Fp: Vocal ensemble Heinavanker; April 15, 2018, Tallinn St. Michael's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
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2016
vocal ensemble
Text: from the liturgy
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The Story of Bartimaeus [Bartimaiose lugu]2015
vocal ensemble
Text: Text from the Gospel of Mark, Mk 10:46-52
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Creation [Loomine]Belongs to the open cycle "Songs of Early Times"
runo song from Ambla
2013
vocal ensemble
Text: folklore
Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker; April 6, 2013, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads, Estonian Music Days Festival / Tallinn Music Week
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Geese Are Missing [Haned kadunud]Belongs to the open cycle "Songs of Early Times"
runo song from Kuusalu
2011
vocal ensemble
Text: text of Estonian runo song
Fp: ensemble Heinavanker: Eve Kopli, Kadri Hunt, Anto Õnnis, Taniel Kirikal, Tõnis Kaumann, Vambola Krigul, Margo Kõlar (artistic director); 04.09.2011, Pirita monastery
Manuscript -
Jacob's Vision [Jakobi nägemus]runo song from Kanepi
2011
vocal ensemble
Text: text of Estonian runo song
Fp: ensemble Heinavanker: Eve Kopli, Kadri Hunt, Anto Õnnis, Taniel Kirikal, Tõnis Kaumann, Vambola Krigul, Margo Kõlar (artistic director); 04.09.2011, Pirita monastery
Manuscript -
Jesus's Ride [Jeesuse sõit]Belongs to open cycle "Songs of Early Times"
runo song from Mäe
2011
vocal ensemble
Text: text of Estonian runo song
Fp:ensemble Heinavanker: Eve Kopli, Kadri Hunt, Anto Õnnis, Taniel Kirikal, Tõnis Kaumann, Vambola Krigul, Margo Kõlar (artistic director); 04.09.2011, Pirita monastery
Manuscript -
The Miraculous Chamber [Imeline koda]runo song from Vilo
2011
vocal ensemble
Text: text of Estonian runo song
Fp: ensemble Heinavanker: Eve Kopli, Kadri Hunt, Anto Õnnis, Taniel Kirikal, Tõnis Kaumann, Vambola Krigul, Margo Kõlar (artistic director); 04.09.2011, Pirita monastery
Manuscript -
Deus, Deus meus2010
vocal ensemble
Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker; August 17, 2010, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church
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Jesus's Ride [Jeesuse sõit]2010
vocal ensemble
Text: Estonian folklore
Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker; July 29, 2010, Vormsi St. Olaf's Church
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Pirita Mass II [Pirita missa II]liturgical music
1. Lord, Have Mercy
2. Glory Be to the Father
3. I Believe
4. Holy Is the Lord
5. Lamb of the God
2008
mixed choir (vocal ensemble)
Fp: Pirita monastery
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The Prayer [Palve]2007
7'
vocal ensemble
Text: from liturgical prayers in Latin and Estonian
Fp: Vocal ensemble Heinavanker, artistic director Margo Kõlar; April 11, 2007, Haapsalu Castle Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
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Veni Creator Spiritus2005
4'
vocal ensemble
Text: Rabanus Maurus (9th century), New Songbook
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Geese Are Missing [Haned kadunud]vocal ensemble
Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker; July 29, 2010, Vormsi St. Olaf's Church
Works for solo voice
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Salve Regina2013
voice
Text: liturgical
Fp: July, 23, 2013, Pirita Monastery, Tallinn
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Two David’s Songs [Kaks Taaveti laulu]2008
5'
voice
Text: David’s songs translated by Vello Salo and Indrek Hirv (in Estonian)
Fp: Oliver Kuusik (tenor); April 6, 2008, Tallinn Town Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
ELECTRONIC, ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AND MULTIMEDIA WORKS
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Bagpipe of Vaskjala [Vaskjala torupill]2022
12'
bagpipe, live elctronics
Fp: Margo Kõlar (bagpipe, electronics); August 28, 2022, Estonian Electronic Music Society's festival Vaskjala Sirakas
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The Belfry [Kellade kamber II]2019
10'
organ, 3D phonogram
Fp: Ulla Krigul (organ), Tammo Sumera (sound); May 10, 2019, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church, World Music Days 2019
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days/World Music Days
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2018
electronics
Fp: April 15, 2018, Tallinn St. Michael's Church, concert of vocal ensemble Heinavanker at the Estonian Music Days Festival
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2018
fixed media (bells of Estonian churches)
Fp: April 14, 2018, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
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Before the Rebirth [Enne taassündi]acousmatic work
2016
10'
fixed media
Fp: April 14, 2016, National Library of Estonia, Main Conference Hall, Estonian Music Days
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2016
12'
varioola, electronics
Fp: Kirke Karja (varioola), Margo Kõlar (electronics); April 14, 2016, National Library of Estonia, Main Conference Hall, Estonian Music Days
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Baby Symphony [Beebisümfoonia]Co-author Liis Viira
2015
20'
mixed choir, fixed media
Text: Doris Kareva
Fp: Chamber Choir Collegium Musicale, conductor Endrik Üksvärav, dancers of Tallinn Ballet School; December 29, 2015, Tallinn Seaplane Harbour, final ceremony of the Music Year
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Bells of Rakvere Church of the Trinity [Rakvere Kolmainu kiriku kellad]2011
20'
Bells of Rakvere Church of the Trinity
Fp: Automatic performance and Margo Kõlar (GSM interface); September 4, 2011, Rakvere Church Park, Sacred Music Days "In Spirit"
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Song of Tower Bells [Tornikellade laul]2011
19'
church bells (47), electronics
Fp: Bells of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Nicholas’s Orthodox Church, Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin, St. Olav’s Church, Holy Spirit Church, Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, Kaarli Church and St. John’s Church, 40 carilloneurs and 10 conductors; December 22, 2011, the final ceremony of the year of "European Capital of Culture Tallinn 2011"
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Vagabond's Diary [Hulkuri päevik]2009
tape music
Fp: September 15, 2009, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Chamber Hall, jubilee event of the Estonian Academy of Music
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Crossfade [Ristpiste]2001/2006
percussion (2 players), synthesizer
Fp: Anto Õnnis and Vambola Krigul (percussion), Margo Kõlar (electronics); October 17, 2006, KUMU Art Museum, Tallinn
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Jacob’s Vision [Jakobi nägemus]2006
mezzo-soprano, harp, vibraphone, bass guitar, electronics
Text: folklore
Fp: 1) Tallinn Writers House, June 4, 2006; 2) Kadri Hunt (mezzo-soprano), Liis Jürgens (harp), Jüri Vaino (bass guitar), Margo Kõlar (electronics); October 17, 2006, KUMU Art Museum, Tallinn
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Tandaradei2005
8'
voice, flute, harp, electronics
Text: Walter von der Vogelweide „Under der linden” (in Low German)
Fp: Risto Joost (voice), Margo Kõlar (electronics), Neeme Punder (flute), Eda Peäske (harp); October 22, 2005, Tallinn Town Hall, festival „Nyyd”
CD „Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre 90“, ERR, EMTA (2009); Taniel Kirikal (voice), Oksana Sinkova (flute), Liis Jürgens (harp), Margo Kõlar (electronics)
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Ferdinand Changes Colour [Ferdinand vahetab värvi]2003
6'
flute, electric guitar, electronics
Fp: Monika Mattiesen (flute), Jaak Sooäär (electric guitar), Margo Kõlar (electronics); April 7, 2003, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
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Toccata and Ambient [Tokaata ja ämbient]2003
8'
flute, percussion, electronics
Fp: Ensemble Cyberstudio: Monika Mattiesen (flute), Anto Õnnis (percussion), Margo Kõlar (electronics); October 21, 2003, Tallinn, Rotermann’s Salt Storage, festival “Nyyd”
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Union [Ühendus]2002
electronics
Fp: June 22, 2002, Tartu St. John’s Church, Estonian Young Composers’ Festival
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Obscurus2001
9'
piano, percussion, live-electronics
Fp: Rein Rannap (piano), Vambola Krigul (percussion); October 10, 2001, Tallinn, Theatre Old Town Studio, festival „Nyyd”
CD „E-STUUDIO”, Eesti Muusikaakadeemia (2004); Margo Kõlar (MIDI piano), Vambola Krigul (percussion)
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Your Heart Drinks the Juice of Earth [Sinu süda joob maa mahla]1996
vocal ensemble, electronics
Text: Rein Raud
Fp: Ensemble Linnamuusikud; April 12, 1996, Winter Garden of Estonian National Opera, Estonian Music Days Festival
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1995
6'
flute, piano, electronics
Fp: Mihkel Peäske (flute), Jana Peäske (piano); February 1995, Tartu New Music Festivities
Commissioned by: Tratu New Music Festivities
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Sanctus1991
mixed choir, cello, electronics
Fp: Chamber Choir Gloria; October 5, 1991, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Songs for children
Instrumental works for children
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Brave Maiden [Vapper piiga]Obligatory piece of the comptition "The Best Young Instrumentalist 2024"
2023
2'
chromatic kannel
Fp: March 17, 2024, Tallinn Music School
Commissioned by: Association of Estonian Music Schools
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Mind Game [Mõttemäng]2023
2'
chromatic kannel
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I Always Think of You [Aina mõtlen Su peale]Obligatory piece at the competition "Eesti kõla X"
2021
piano
Fp: Participants of the competition "Eesti kõla X"; November 2021, Youtube
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2003
1'
piano
Fp: Johan-Eerik Kõlar (piano); October 25, 2003, Nõmme Music School
CD „For My Little Sister”, Tallinn Music High School, EMIC, ERR (2008); Sander Pohlak (piano)
Publisher: Estonian Music Information Centre
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For Marta [Martale]originally titled as "With Marta"
2003
1'
piano
Fp: Karin Suss (piano); October 25, 2003, Nõmme Music School
CD „For My Little Sister”, Tallinn Music High School, EMIC, ERR (2008); Sander Pohlak (piano)
Publisher: Estonian Music Information Centre
INCIDENTAL MUSIC
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Music to the Christmas Card of the President of the Republic of EstoniaArtist Karmen Heinmaa
2015
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Music for glass and light installation „Reactive River” by Meeli Kõiv2006
Fp: February 2006, European Parliament, Brussels
Film music
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Music for animated film „Frank and Wendy”Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Priit Tender, Kaspar Jancis, Ülo Pikkov
2005
Fp: March 25, 2005, Coca-Cola Plaza Cinema
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Music for animated film „A Blow to the Back of Societ's Head” [Muusika joonisfilmile „Hoop ühiskonna kuklasse”]Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Ülo Pikkov
2004
Fp: December 1, 2004, Coca-Cola Plaza, Tallinn
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Music for animated film „Green Power” [Muusika joonisfilmile „Green Power”]Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Priit Tender
2004
Fp: December 1, 2004, Coca-Cola Plaza, Tallinn
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Music for animated film „The Polar Bear Parade” [Muusika joonifilmile „Jääkarude paraad”]Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Kaspar Jancis
2004
Fp: December 1, 2004, Coca-Cola Plaza, Tallinn
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Music for animated film „The Rainbow” [Muusika joonisfilmile „Vikerkaar”]Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Ülo Pikkov
2004
Fp: December 1, 2004, Coca-Cola Plaza, Tallinn
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Music for animated film „Hungerburger” [Muusika joonisfilmile „Hungerburger”]Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Priit Tender
2003
Fp: December 3, 2003, Coca-Cola Plaza, Tallinn
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Music for animated film „Revenge of the Redheads” [Muusika joonisfilmile „Punapeade kättemaks”]Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Kaspar Jancis
2003
Fp: December 3, 2003, Coca-Cola Plaza, Tallinn
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Music for animated film „The Sausage Factory” [Muusika joonisfilmile „Vorstivabrik”]Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Priit Tender
2003
Fp: December 3, 2003, Coca-Cola Plaza, Tallinn
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Music for short film „The Shoe Tree” [Muusika lühifilmile „Kingapuu”]Yipp Films, Allfilm, Balti Filmi- ja Meediakooli filmiosakond. Directed by Ian Cottage.
2003
Fp: September 20, 2003, Northern Lights Film Festival 2003, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Music for feature film „Names in Marble” [„Nimed marmortahvlil”]Taska Film, directed by Elmo Nüganen
2002
Fp: November 1, 2002
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Music for feature film „The Prompter” [„Suflöör”]Freyja Film, directed by Kaljo Kiisk
1993
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Music for feature film „Creditors” [„Võlausaldajad”]Arcadia, directed by Jaan Kolberg
1992
Music to plays
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Music for play „Musketeers Twenty Years After” [Muusika näidendile „Musketärid 20 aastat hiljem”]2001
Fp: Tallinn City Theatre, June 9, 2001, director Elmo Nüganen after Alexandre Dumas
CD „Songs of Estonian Theatre”, Tallinn City Theatre (2007); Hele Kõre, Evelin Pang, Andero Ermel, Mart Toome (only „Loneliness”)
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Music for play „The Three Musketeers” [Muusika näidendile „Kolm musketäri”]1995
Fp: Tallinn City Theatre, June 1, 1995, director Elmo Nüganen after Alexandre Dumas
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Music for puppet play „Buratino”1993
Fp: Estonian State Puppet Theatre, October 15, 1995, director Väino Luup after Aleksey Tolstoy and Adolf Shapiro
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Music for puppet play „Snow Fairy-tale” [Muusika nukunäidendile „Lumemuinasjutt”]1988
Fp: ESSR State Puppet Theatre, March 31, 1988, director Rein Agur
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Music for play „Snowflake’s School” [Muusika nukunäidendile „Lumehelbekese kool”]1987
Fp: ESSR State Puppet Theatre, December 23, 1987, director Väino Luup
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Music for puppet play „Thumbelina” [Muusika nukunäidendile „Pöial-Liisi”]1987
Fp: ESSR State Puppet Theatre, December 24, 1987, director Tiiu Aasmäe after Hans Christian Andersen, lyrics Avo Üprus
ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
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My Soul, Oh Be Happy [Minu hing, oh ole rõõmus]folk chorales from Lääne Nigula and Vormsi
2023
5'
6 bagpipes, organ jew's harps
Fp: Ensemble: Katariin Raska, Ulvi Võsa, Karolin Vetevoog, Kaisa Kuslapuu, Mari Meentalo, Kerli Kislõi, Margo Kõlar; May 1, 2023, Tallinn Swedish St. Michael's Church, Estonian Music Days
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Oh Aadam, sinu essitus [Oh Aadam, sinu essitus]folk chorale from Otepää
2023
4'
6 bagpipes, organ
Fp: Bagpipe ensemble (Margo Kõlar, Katariin Raska, Ulvi Võsa, Karolin Vetevoog, Mari Meentalo, Kerli Kislõi), Kaisa Kuslapuu (organ); May 1, 2023, Tallinn Swedish St. Michael's Church
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Taimetark [Taimetark]Arrangement of Kadri Hunt's song
2023
4'
3 bagpipes, organ, jew's harp, drum, kannel
Fp: Ensemble: Katariin Raska, Ulvi Võsa, Karolin Vetevoog, Kaisa Kuslapuu, Mari Meentalo, Kerli Kislõi, conductor Margo Kõlar; May 1, 2023, Tallinn Swedish St. Michael's Church, Estonian Music Days
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Rainy Morning [Vihmane hommik]Arrangement of a piece with the same name by Erich Kõlar
2012
3'
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