Margo Kõlar

WORKS FOR THE STAGE

Musical and/or drama and/or dance works for stage

  • 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

  • Moonstruck Cats [Kuuhullud kassid]
    Music for ballet „Cats in Oil”
    1996
    60'
    fixed media
    Fp: Theatre Vanemuine, director Dmitri Harchenko, September 21, 1996 (as a part of the ballet Canned by Dmitri Harchenko)

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • 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
  • 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
    Manuscript
  • 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
  • 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
  • Music for Symphony Orchestra [Muusika sümfooniaorkestrile]
    1986
    14'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, 1+2, piano, harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • 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

  • 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

  • With Singing Lips My Mouth Will Praise You [Sind kiidan hõiskehuulil]
    2018
    5'
    wind orchestra
    Fp: Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conducotr Jando Põldmäe; February 23, 2018, Tallinn, House of Blackheads

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for piano and orchestra

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Concerto for Two Bagpipes and Chamber Orchestra [Kontsert kahele torupillile ja kammerorkestrile]
    1990
    9'
    two solo bagpipes, string orchestra

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

  • 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
  • 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

  • In a Bell Tower [Kellatornis]
    2012
    3'
    flute, piano
    Commissioned by: Mihkel Peäske
  • With Marta [Marta juures]
    2003/2007
    2'
    2 guitars
    CD „Kiss on the Water”, K. Käo, J. Puusaag (2007); Kristo Käo, Jorma Puusaag
  • Song of Tower Stones [Tornikivide laul]
    1987
    5'
    violin, piano
  • Race for Two Pianos [Võidusõit kahele klaverile]
    4'
    2 pianos

Trios

  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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);
  • Tema con variazioni [Tema con variazioni]
    Theme and five variations
    instrumental ensemble: flute, violin, viola, cello, piano
    Manuscript

Sextets

  • 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
  • 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+)

  • 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
  • 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

  • On Two Shores [Kahel kaldal]
    2012
    6'
    piano
    Fp: Kristi Kapten (piano); 01.11.2012, Estonia Concert Hall, festival Klaver 2012
  • Three Bright Moments [Kolm kirgast hetke]
    1988
    4'
    piano

Works for organ

  • 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

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and orchestra

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Ave Maria
    2012
    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)

  • 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
  • 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)

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    Manuscript
  • 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
    Manuscript
  • Evening Story [Õhtujutt]
    2006
    3 voices, nyckelharpa, chamber orchestra
    Fp: June 4, 2006, Tallinn Writers' House

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

  • 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
  • I Shall Say Nothing
    2016
    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
  • 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
  • Andromeda
    2002
    voice, guitar
    Text: Doris Kareva
    Fp: Kaia Urb (voice), Heiki Mätlik (guitar); April 6, 2002, Kadriorg Palace, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
  • 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

  • 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
  • Dept [Võlg]
    1986
    4'
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Betti Alver
  • Silent Beginning of Life [On elu vaikne algus]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Milla Krimm

Works for choir a cappella

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The King [Kuningas]
    cantata
    1992
    9'
    mixed choir
  • Back Room [Tagatuba]
    1986
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Margo Kõlar
  • What Happens? [Mis saab]
    1986
    1'
    mixed choir
    Text: Margo Kõlar
  • 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
  • Kyrie
    mixed choir
    Fp: Chamber Choir Gloria; October 5, 1991, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival

Works for boys’ choir a cappella

  • 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

  • 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
  • Searching for a Comb
    2020
    5'
    vocal ensemble
    Text: folklore from Kihnu
    Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker, director Margo Kõlar; July 29, 2020, St Olaf's Church, Vormsi
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2016/2018
    vocal ensemble
    Text: Saint Elisabeth Hesselblad
    Fp: Vocal ensemble Heinavanker; April 15, 2018, Tallinn St. Michael's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2016
    vocal ensemble
    Text: from the liturgy
  • The Story of Bartimaeus [Bartimaiose lugu]
    2015
    vocal ensemble
    Text: Text from the Gospel of Mark, Mk 10:46-52
  • 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
  • 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 meus
    2010
    vocal ensemble
    Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker; August 17, 2010, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church
  • Jesus's Ride [Jeesuse sõit]
    2010
    vocal ensemble
    Text: Estonian folklore
    Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker; July 29, 2010, Vormsi St. Olaf's Church
  • 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
  • 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
    Manuscript
  • Veni Creator Spiritus
    2005
    4'
    vocal ensemble
    Text: Rabanus Maurus (9th century), New Songbook
  • Geese Are Missing [Haned kadunud]
    vocal ensemble
    Fp: Ensemble Heinavanker; July 29, 2010, Vormsi St. Olaf's Church

Works for solo voice

  • Salve Regina
    2013
    voice
    Text: liturgical
    Fp: July, 23, 2013, Pirita Monastery, Tallinn
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 2018
    electronics
    Fp: April 15, 2018, Tallinn St. Michael's Church, concert of vocal ensemble Heinavanker at the Estonian Music Days Festival
  • 2018
    fixed media (bells of Estonian churches)
    Fp: April 14, 2018, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
  • 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
  • 2016
    12'
    varioola, electronics
    Fp: Kirke Karja (varioola), Margo Kõlar (electronics); April 14, 2016, National Library of Estonia, Main Conference Hall, Estonian Music Days
  • 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
  • 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"
  • 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"
    Manuscript
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tandaradei
    2005
    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)
  • 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
  • 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”
  • Union [Ühendus]
    2002
    electronics
    Fp: June 22, 2002, Tartu St. John’s Church, Estonian Young Composers’ Festival
  • Obscurus
    2001
    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)
  • 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
  • 1995
    6'
    flute, piano, electronics
    Fp: Mihkel Peäske (flute), Jana Peäske (piano); February 1995, Tartu New Music Festivities
    Commissioned by: Tratu New Music Festivities
  • Sanctus
    1991
    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

  • Little Shepherd [Väike karjane]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Jaan Malin
    Publisher: Muusika

Instrumental works for children

  • 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
  • Mind Game [Mõttemäng]
    2023
    2'
    chromatic kannel
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • Music to the Christmas Card of the President of the Republic of Estonia
    Artist Karmen Heinmaa
    2015
  • Music for glass and light installation „Reactive River” by Meeli Kõiv
    2006
    Fp: February 2006, European Parliament, Brussels

Film music

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Music for animated film „The Rainbow” [Muusika joonisfilmile „Vikerkaar”]
    Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Ülo Pikkov
    2004
    Fp: December 1, 2004, Coca-Cola Plaza, Tallinn
  • Music for animated film „Hungerburger” [Muusika joonisfilmile „Hungerburger”]
    Eesti Joonisfilm, directed by Priit Tender
    2003
    Fp: December 3, 2003, Coca-Cola Plaza, Tallinn
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Music for feature film „Names in Marble” [„Nimed marmortahvlil”]
    Taska Film, directed by Elmo Nüganen
    2002
    Fp: November 1, 2002
  • Music for feature film „The Prompter” [„Suflöör”]
    Freyja Film, directed by Kaljo Kiisk
    1993
  • Music for feature film „Creditors” [„Võlausaldajad”]
    Arcadia, directed by Jaan Kolberg
    1992

Music to plays

  • 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”)
  • Music for play „The Three Musketeers” [Muusika näidendile „Kolm musketäri”]
    1995
    Fp: Tallinn City Theatre, June 1, 1995, director Elmo Nüganen after Alexandre Dumas
  • Music for puppet play „Buratino”
    1993
    Fp: Estonian State Puppet Theatre, October 15, 1995, director Väino Luup after Aleksey Tolstoy and Adolf Shapiro
  • Music for puppet play „Snow Fairy-tale” [Muusika nukunäidendile „Lumemuinasjutt”]
    1988
    Fp: ESSR State Puppet Theatre, March 31, 1988, director Rein Agur
  • Music for play „Snowflake’s School” [Muusika nukunäidendile „Lumehelbekese kool”]
    1987
    Fp: ESSR State Puppet Theatre, December 23, 1987, director Väino Luup
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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