Lydia Auster

WORKS FOR THE STAGE

Operas

  • May Morning [Maihommik]
    opera novell in one act and two pictures
    Act I:
    Picture 1. Andante. Moderato. Allegretto. Moderato. Letter of the School Headmaster
    Picture 2. Moderato. Introduction. May Song
    1970
    soloists, male choir, boys' choir, female choir, mixed choir, solo violin, symphony orchestra: 2222, 431, 1+1, piano, celesta, harp, strings
    Libretto: Lydia Auster and Enn Vetemaa after Ludvík Ashkenazy’s tale "Blue Spark"
    Fp: May 3, 1970, theatre Vanemuine, Tartu
    Manuscript

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

  • Nightly Threshing [Öine rehepeks]
    choreographic scene
    1967
    piano
    Libretto: Lydia Auster
    Fp: 1967
    Manuscript
  • Dance of Girlfriends [Sõbrataride tants]
    music for choreographic scene
    1961
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 2000, percussion, piano, harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Mushrooms [Seened]
    Mushrooms' Dance
    music for choreographic scene
    1961
    symphony orchestra: 3222, 4300, 1+1, celesta, harp, strings
    Manuscript

Ballets for children

  • Bamby, op. 42
    children’s ballet in two acts and seven pictures
    - Prologue "Bamby". Andante sognando
    Act I:
    1st picture:
    - Adagio
    - Flower-Butterfly. Flower. Andantino. Piu animato
    - Bamby. Dance of the Flowers. Allegro grazioso
    - Grasshopper. Andantino
    - Hedgehog. Moderato
    2nd picture:
    - Evening Meadow. Andante
    - Friend Rabbit with Family. Allegretto
    - Scene. Aunt Ena Arrives with Gobo and Faline. Andantino
    - Old Beetle Arrives with Cubs. Allegro
    - Faline. Allegro
    - Squirrel. Allegretto
    - Pheasants. Andantino
    - Arriving Fathers. Moderato
    - Night Comes. Andante
    - Arriving Morning. Andante

    Act II
    3rd picture:
    - Winter. Molto andante
    - Mother's Voice
    4th picture:
    - Spring. Allegretto
    - Bamby Fights. Moderato risoluto
    5th picture:
    - Gobo and Children Allegro giocoso
    - Children's Farewell with Gobo. Meno mosso
    - Meeting Scene. Allegro
    - Rabbit. Allegretto
    - Squireel. Piu mosso. Allegretto
    - Magpies. Listesso tempo
    - Pheasants. Meno mosso
    - Gobo. Moderato maestoso
    - Morena and Gobo. Allegretto
    6th picture:
    Bamby in Loneliness. Lento
    7th picture:
    - Andantino pastorale
    - Mothers' Distress. Allegro agitato
    - Requiem. Lento
    - Epilogue. Moderato
    1986
    75'

    vocal soloists, symphony orchestra: 3222, 4331, 1+2, piano, harp, strings
    Libretto: Epp Koger and Ülo Vilimaa after Felix Salten's story "Forest Fairy-tale"
    Fp: 1987, theatre Vanemuine, Tartu
    Manuscript

  • Northern Dream, op. 22 [Põhjamaa unenägu, op. 22]
    children’s ballet in three acts and six pictures
    - Introduction

    Act I:
    Picture I:
    1. Children's Game
    2. Yuri Builds a Boat
    3. Toomas and Grandfather
    4. Virve
    5. Children's Game Continues
    6. Father's Goodbye with Children
    7. Yuri's Monologue
    8. Duet of Heli and Yuri
    9. Ball Game
    10. Neighbor- Vacationer Lady
    11. Girls'  Dance
    12. Children Displease Yuri's Behavior
    Picture II:
    13. It's Time for Children to Go to Sleep
    14. Finale Scene of Act I: Yuri's Dream "Father's Ship Is in Danger"
    15. Yuri Struggles with Bad Grades

    Act II:
    Picture III:
    16. Introduction
    17. Duet of Northern Lady and the Moon
    18. The Ball Crushes
    19. Heli's Lament
    20. Dance of the Ice Dolls
    21. Scene: Norhland Resists the Human
    Picture IV:
    22. Introduction
    23. Chess Dance
    24. Northern Queen Blames the Children
    25. Duet "Yuri Apologises"
    26. The Second Northern Queen's Accusation: Children Crushed the Mirror with the Ball
    27. The Father of the North Plays Football
    28. Dance Lesson: Virve Teaches the Father of the North
    29. Final Scene of Act II

    Act III:
    Picture V:
    30. Northern Lights
    31. Scene: Fight for the Sun's Freedom
    Picture VI:
    32. Released Sun
    33. Dance of the Animals and Birds
    34. White Bears and Little Fish
    35. Dance of the Birds
    36. Frozen Seagull
    36a. Scene
    37. Toomas



    1960

    symphony orchestra: 3332, alto saxophone, 4331, 1+1, harp, piano, strings
    Libretto: Vytautas Grivickas
    Fp: 1960, theatre Estonia
    Manuscript

Ballets

  • Romeo, Juliet and Darkness [Romeo, Julia ja pimedus]
    ballet in two acts
    1969
    50'

    symphony orchestra: 3233, alto saxophone in Es, 4331, 1+2, celesta, piano, harp, strings
    Libretto: Lydia Auster after Jan Otčenášek's tale with the same name
    Fp:

    May 3, 1970, theatre Vanemuine, Tartu
    Commissioned by: theatre Vanemuine
    Manuscript

  • Tiina, Op. 20
    ballet in three acts
    - Prologue

    Act I:
    - Introduction to Act I
    - Tammaru Family
    - Mari's Variation
    - Scene
    - The Appearing of Tiina
    - The Dance of Tiina
    - The Coming of Margus
    - Tiina and Margus. Flat-footed Waltz
    - The Maidens Are Coming Closer
    - The Dance of Berry Pickers
    - The Guffer Is Coming Out
    - Andante assai
    - Allegro agitato
    - Duet of Tiina and Margus
    - Mari's Love Scene

    Act II:
    - Introduction
    - Party Begins. Men's Dance
    - The Wizard's Barn
    - Margus's Variations
    - Party Continues
    - The Dance of Three Pairs
    - Tiina's Variation
    - Falt-footed Waltz
    - Doll Game
    - Scene-dance
    - Tiina's Adagio
    - The Fight Emerges
    - The Baron Comes
    - Tiina Goes Into the Woods

    Act III:
    - Allegro moderato
    - Tiina's Dance
    - The Coming of Margus
    - Tiina's Prayer
    - Wedding at Tammaru
    - At Home of Mari's Groom
    - The Groom Arrives
    - Margus
    - The Calling of the Bride
    - Mari's Variation
    - Polka
    - Duet of Mari and Margus
    - Snowstorm
    - Margus Appears with Tiina
    - Mari's Death
    1955
    100'

    symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+2, piano, harp, strings
    Libretto: Ants Särev and Lydia Auster after August Kitzberg’s play 'Werwolf'
    Fp: 1955, theatre Estonia; 2nd redaction: theatre Vanemuine 1958; 3rd redaction: theatre Vanemuine 1984
    Overture from ballet Tiina: CD „La Primavera: selected works from spring concerts 2007-2009“, Tallinn G. Ots Music School (2009); Symphony Orchestra of the Tallinn Georg Ots Music School, conductor Hando Põldmäe
    Party starts from Ballet Tiina: CD „Tuletoojad“, Estonian Radio (2006); National Orchestra of Wind Orchestra Conductors, conductor A. Avarand

     
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • Gather the Hay, op. 40 [Heinad kokku, op. 40]
    arrangement for folk dance ensemble "Kuljus"
    1984
    symphony orchestra: 3222, 4331, 1+2, strings
    Manuscript
  • Suite from ballet "Northern Dream" [Süit balletist "Põhjamaa unenägu"]
    - Introduction. Andante
    - Yuri Builds a Boat. Allegretto. Tempo di marcia
    - Virve. Allegro grazioso
    - Father's Goodbye with Children. Moderato
    - Duet of Heli and Yuri. Moderato
    - It's Time for Children to Go to Sleep. Andante
    - Ball Game. Allegro
    1980
    17'

    symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+1, harp, strings
    Manuscript

  • Festive Prologue [Pidulik proloog]
    dedicated to Estonian National Symphony Orchestra for its 50th anniversary
    1976
    6'
    symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+4, harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Fragments from ballet "Romeo, Juliet and Darkness" [Fragmendid balletist "Romeo, Julia ja pimedus"]
    1975
    13'

    symphony orchestra: 2233, alto saxophone, 4331, 1+2, celesta, piano, harp, strings
    Manuscript

  • Suite from ballet "Tiina" [Süit balletist "Tiina"]
    1. Tiina's Appearance. Tiina's Dance
    2. Duet of Tiina and Margus
    3. Wedding Dance
    1974
    11'

    symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+2, piano, harp, strings
    Distributor: Publication from 1978 is available in EMIC Music Shop
    Manuscript

  • Melody [Meloodia]
    1973
    6'

    Symphony orchestra   

  • Honour to Soviet Estonia [Au Nõukogude Eestile]
    overture
    1950
    symphony orchestra: 3322, 4331, percussion (1+2), harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Suite of Estonian Folk Tunes (Estonian suite) [Süit eesti rahvaviisidest (Eesti süit)]
    1948
    10'

    Symphony orchestra

  • Estonia [Eestimaa]
    Overture-fantasy
    1945
    15'

    Symphony orchestra

  • Sinfonietta in D Major [Sümfoniett D-duur]
    1939
    Symphony orchestra
  • Estonian Capriccio, Op. 16 [Eesti capriccio op. 16]
    1. Fisherman. Moderato
    2. Lento
    3. Flat-footed Waltz. Moderato
    4. Vivo

    symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+2, harp, strings
    Manuscript

  • Flat-Footed Waltz [Labajalg]
    7'

    symphony orchestra: 3222, 4331, 1+1, harp, strings
    Manuscript

Works for string orchestra

  • Two Pieces in the Memory of Alexandras Livontas, op. 31 [Kaks pala Aleksandras Livontase mälestuseks, op. 31]
    1. Ostinato
    2. Andante (Andantino)
    1974
    9'
    string orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Melody, Op. 30 [Meloodia op. 30]
    1973
    5'
    string orchestra
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for violin and orchestra

  • Lyrical Concertino "Summer in Käsmu", op. 25 [Lüüriline kontsertiino „Suvi Käsmus“, op. 25]
    violin concerto
    1. Morning on the Beach. Improvisata. Moderato
    2. On Forest Paths. Adagio
    3. Sun and Waves. Scherzo. Allegro
    1967/1972
    13'
    violin, symphony orchestra: 3222, 4300, 1+2, harp, strings

    CD „Mari Tampere-Bezrodny, violin“, ERP (2012); Mari Tampere-Bezrodny (viiul), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Roman Matsov  
    Manuscript

Works for piano and orchestra

  • Children's Games, Op. 43 [Lastemängud op. 43]
    1. Children's Games
    2. Girls' Ring Game
    3. Ball Game
    1988
    piano, chamber orchestra: 1110, 1100, percussion, strings
    Manuscript
  • Ball Game, op. 42 [Pallimäng, op. 42]
    children's concerto piece
    1986
    3'
    piano, chamber orchestra: 1110, 1100, 0+1, strings
    Manuscript
  • Piano concerto in G Major, op. 18 [Klaverikontsert G-duur, op. 18]
    dedicated to Soviet Youth
    1. Moderato
    2. Adagio
    3. Allegro energico
    1952
    26'
    piano, symphony orchestra: 2322, 4331, percussion (1+0), harp, strings

    CD „Klaveril Vaike Vahi“, EAÜ NCB (2008); Vaike Vahi (piano), Estonian National Symphoy Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

  • Rushing Winds [Tormavad tuuled]
    2'

    Violin ensemble

Duos

  • Romance [Romanss]
    1991
    violin, piano
    Manuscript
  • Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 45 [Sonaat klarnetile ja klaverile op. 45]
    1. Improvisata. Larghetto
    2. Elegy. Andante
    3. Allegro agitato
    1990
    clarinet, piano
    Manuscript
  • Sonata for Clarinet and Piano [Sonaat klarnetile ja klaverile]
    1988
    clarinet, piano
  • Amusing Walk [Lõbus jalutuskäik]
    1987
    violin, piano
    Fp: Katrin Nõlvak (violin), Liina Traksmann (piano), May 16, 1987; Estonian Television, 8th Children's Music Concert-competition
    Manuscript
  • Summer in Käsmu, op. 25 [Suvi Käsmus, op. 25]
    Version of the piece of the same name for violin and orchestra
    1. Improvisazione. Morning
    2. Adagio. On Forest Paths
    3. Scherzo. Sun and Waves
    1972
    13'

    Violin, piano

  • Suite No. 1, Op. 16 [Süit nr. 1, op. 16]
    dedicated to Vladimir Kavrichvili
    1. Allegro moderato con risoluto
    2. Lento cantabile
    3. Grave
    4. Allegro moderato con sostenuto
    1947
    2 pianos
    Manuscript
  • Ballade Sonata [Ballaad-sonaat]
    2nd red. 1982
    1941
    13'

    Violin, piano

  • Burla [Burla]
    clarinet, piano
    Manuscript

Quartets

  • Suite on Estonian Folk Tunes [Süit eesti rahvaviisidele]
    1. Reed Pipe
    2. Flat-Footed Waltz
    3. Poor Slave's Song
    4. Loess
    5. Lullaby
    6. St. Martin's Song
    7. Tempest Polka
    8. Wooden Wheel
    1946
    wind quartet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon) or wind quintet
    Manuscript

String quartets

  • String Quartet No. 3 in F minor (Quartet on Turkmenistan themes) [Keelpillikvartett nr. 3, f-moll (Kvartett Turkmeenia teemadele)]
    1. Adagio sostenuto
    2. Lento
    3. Andante espressivo
    4. Allegro
    1945/1979
    26'
    string quartet
    Publisher: Classical Sheet Music
    Distributor: EMIC Music Store GM ISMN 979-0-9013489-4-3
    Manuscript
  • String Quartet No. 2, in G major [Keelpillikvartett nr. 2, G-duur]
    1939
    string quartet
    Manuscript
  • String Quartet No 1 in A minor [Keelpillikvartett nr. 1, a-moll]
    1. Allegro moderato
    2. Allegro
    3. Finaal. Andante
    1937

    string quartet
    Manuscript

Wind quintets

  • Four Pieces for Wind Quintet, op. 38 [Neli pala puhkpillikvintetile, op. 38]
    1. Old Tune
    2. Flat-Footed Waltz
    3. Herdboy's Story
    4. Polka
    1983
    8'
    wind quintet
    Manuscript
  • Suite on Estonian Folk Tunes [Süit eesti rahvaviisidele]
    1. Reed Pipe
    2. Flat-Footed Waltz
    3. Poor Slave's Song
    4. Loess
    5. Lullaby
    6. St. Martin's Song
    7. Tempest Polka
    8. Wooden Wheel
    1946
    wind quartet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon) or wind quintet
    Manuscript
  • Three Pieces for Wind Quintet [3 pala puhkpillikvintetile]
    6'

    Wind quintet

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for piano

  • Reflections I, Op. 44 [Mõtisklused I, op. 44]
    1. Andantino
    2. Andante molto
    3. Allegro affanato
    4. Moderato
    5. Largamente
    6. Grave funesto
    7. Adagio
    8. Andante cantabile
    1988-1989
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Eight Moods, Op. 36 [Kaheksa meeleolu, op. 36]
    1. Adagio
    2. Andantino afflitto
    3. Allegretto agevole
    4. Allegro marciale
    5. Lento lagrimoso
    6. Moderato parlando
    7. Allegro angoscioso
    8. Andante sostenuo
    1978-1979
    12'
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Vernal Preludes and Fugues [Kevadised prelüüdid ja fuugad]
    2. On the Steep Bank (Over the Brink) (prelude)
    3. Shepherd Boy Tries the Willow Whistle (prelude)
    4. Stormy Flow (prelude)
    1952
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Ice Break on River Moscow [Jääminek Moskva jõel]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Ice Break on River Staraya Russa [Jääminek Staraja Russa jõel]
    2'

    Piano

  • Shepherd Boy Tries the Willow Whistle [Karjapoiss katsetab pajupilli]
    3'
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Summer Rain [Suvevihm]
    piano
    Publisher: Estonian Piano Teachers Association
    Manuscript
  • Vernal Flow [Kevadine voog]
    3'

    piano

  • Wedding Dance from ballet "Tiina" [Pulmatants balletist "Tiina"]
    arrangement for piano
    piano
    Manuscript

Works for organ

  • Melody, Op. 30 [Meloodia op. 30]
    arrangement for organ after a piece from 1973 with the same name
    organ
    Manuscript

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • Eternal Flame, op. 40 [Igavene tuli, op. 40]
    ode-cantata
    1984
    soloist, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, 1+3, piano, strings
    Text: Lydia Auster
    Fp: Urve Tauts, mixed choir Noorus, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje; April 2, 1984, Estonia Concert Hall, Music Festival of Soviet Estonia
    Manuscript
  • Morning of Peace, Op 32 [Rahu hommik op 32]
    cantata
    1975
    7'
    soprano, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4100, percussion, celesta, piano, harp, strings
    Text: Lydia Auster
    Manuscript

Works for boys’ choir and instrument(s)

  • Our Boys [Meie poisid]
    1983
    boys' choir, piano
    Text: Lydia Auster, translated by Otto Roots
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and orchestra

  • 24th of November [24. november]
    1946
    baritone, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, 1+1, piano, strings
    Text: Juhan Smuul
    Manuscript
  • Letter in the Cliff [Kalju kiri]
    voice, symphony orchestra: 1122, 2000, 1, harp, strings
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Fisherman's Dream [Kalamehe unistus]
    1977
    voice, piano
    Text: Timofei Sinitski
  • My Contemporary, Op. 35 [Minu kaasaegne, op. 35]
    solo song cycle, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of October Revolution
    1. Ballade of Youth (A. Tshurkin)
    2. Song of Youth (Mark Sobol)
    3. Letter to The Loved One (A. Kovalenkov)
    4. I'll Be Waiting (R. Seidov)
    5. On the Border (V. Verhovski)
    6. Reflections of a Seaman (Timofei Sinitski)
    7. During the Dawn (P. Samõkov)
    1977-1978
    voice, piano
    Text: A. Tshurkin, Mark Sobol, A. Kovalenkov, R. Seidov, V. Verhovski, Timofei Sinitski, P. Samykov
    Manuscript
  • A Child Is Drawing Peace [Laps joonistab rahu]
    1967
    3’
    voice, piano
    Text: A. Scheveljov
    Manuscript
  • The Year 1941 [1941. aasta]
    1967
    3'
    voice, piano
    Text: A. Scheveljov
    Manuscript
  • Song about Irkutsk [Laul Irkutskist]
    There, Where the Rivers Are Flowing
    1966
    voice, piano
    Text: Viktor Kiselyov, translated by Helgi Muller
    Manuscript
  • Four Songs [Neli laulu]
    solo song cycle
    1. I Was Taken to Komsomol
    2. With Restless Heart
    3. Autumn Image of Tallinn
    4. Come Along
    1958
    voice, piano
    Text: Ilmi Kolla (Russian translation by L. Smirnova)
    Manuscript
  • Romances on lyrics by Lydia Koidula [Romansid Lydia Koidula sõnadele]
    1. And It Is Spring Outside!
    2. Has Come
    3. Lullaby
    1949/1957
    voice, piano
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    Manuscript
  • May Came [Mai tuli]
    1947
    4'
    soprano, piano
    Text: Juhan Smuul
    Manuscript
  • May Winner [Mai-võitja]
    1947
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Jakub Kolas, translated by Debora Vaarandi
    Manuscript
  • A Song for Soviet Estonia [Laul Nõukogude Eestile]
    1946

    Voice, piano
    Text: Jaan Kärner

  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    based on Estonian folk song
    1946
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore (Russian translation by Paul Anton)
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby [Unelaul]
    1946
    3'
    soprano, piano
    Text: Juhan Smuul
    Manuscript
  • Not Allowed to Go Home [Ei tohi koju minna]
    Shepherd's Song
    based on Estonian folk song
    1946
    4'
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore

    CD „Ei saa mitte vaiki olla: Eesti rahvalaul eesti heliloojate seades“ (Estonian folk songs arranged by Estonian composers), J. Pärg (2006); Jüri Pärg, baritone
    Manuscript

  • Ski-ride [Suusasõit]
    1946
    2'
    voice(s), piano
    Text: Ralf Parve
    Manuscript
  • Song of Mothers [Emade laul]
    1946
    mezzo-soprano, piano
    Text: Juhan Smuul
    Manuscript
  • Traveling Proudly [Uhti, uhti, uhkesti]
    based on Estonian folk song
    1946
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Distributor: Publication from 1956 is available in EMIC Music Shop
    Manuscript
  • Seven Romances, Op. 14 [Seitse romanssi op. 14]
    1938-1945
    9'

    mezzo-soprano, piano
    Text: Mikhail Lermontov
    Manuscript

  • Seasons [Aastaajad]
    Song cycle
    1936
    Voice, piano
    Text: Sergei Jessenin
  • Dedication [Pühendus]
    romance without words

    voice, piano
    Text: vocalise
    Manuscript

  • Gratitude [Tänulikkus]
    baritone, piano
    Text: Mihhail Lermontov
    Manuscript
  • Heart Beats [Süda tuksub]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • March of May [Mai marss]
    Mass song

    Voice, piano
    Text: Paul Rummo (Russian translation by Paul Anton)

  • Now With You [Nüüd su juures]
    voice, piano
    Text: Hugo Angervaks
    Manuscript
  • Peace Song [Rahulaul]
    Mass song

    Voice, piano
    Text: Jevgeni Dolmatovski

  • Soviet Union Army [Nõukogude armee]
    voice or male ensemble, piano
    Text: Paul Rummo
    Manuscript
  • Soviet Youth [Nõukogude noorus]
    soprano, piano
    Text: Paul Viiding
    Manuscript
  • Wedding Joy [Pulmalust]
    based on Estonian folk song
    3'
    baritone, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Wedding Song [Pulmalaul]
    2'

    Tenor, piano

  • Wind Flies [Tuuli lendab]

    voice, piano
    Text: Ilmar Sikemäe
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • My Comrade’s Word [Minu rindesõbra sõna]
    1967
    5'
    mixed choir
    Text: Mikhail Matusovsky (in Russian)
    Manuscript
  • New Home [Uus kodu]
    mixed choir or female choir
    Text: Paul Rummo
    Manuscript
  • Our Days [Meie päevad]
    mixed choir
    Text: Johannes Semper
    Manuscript

Works for female choir a cappella

  • In the Evening [Õhtul]
    1952
    female choir
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    Manuscript
  • Work Heroes [Töökangelased]
    1948
    female choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Manuscript
  • New Home [Uus kodu]
    mixed choir or female choir
    Text: Paul Rummo
    Manuscript

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Leaving Song [Lahkumise laul]
    based on Turkmenistan folk tune
    1959
    male choir
    Text: Kara Seitlieva, translated by Uno Kreen
    Manuscript
  • Two Brothers [Kaks venda]
    1951
    male choir
    Text: N. Tribachev (in Russian)
    Manuscript

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • Iron Will [Raudne tahe]
    1977
    2'
    children's choir
    Text: Paul Rummo
    Manuscript
  • Hiking Song of Käsmu Pioneers [Käsmu pioneeride matkalaul]
    children's choir
    Text: Harri Kõrvits
    Manuscript

Works for vocal ensemble

  • Ourselves [Meie ise]
    3'

    Vocal ensemble

  • Wise Man's Threshing Floor [Targa rehealune]
    5'

    Vocal ensemble

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Songs for children

  • Camp Fire [Lõkketuli]

    Voice, accompaniment
    Text: Paul Rummo

  • Hiking Song of Käsmu Pioneers [Käsmu pioneeride matkalaul]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Harri Kõrvits
    Manuscript
  • In Water at the Beach [Rannavetes]

    Voice, accompaniment
    Text: Ralf Parve

  • Song of Käsmu Pioneer Camp [Laul Käsmu pioneerilaagrist]
    children's choir, piano
    Text: Tiiu Mannov
    Manuscript
  • Swans [Luiged]

    Voice, accompaniment
    Text: Ellen Niit

Instrumental works for children

  • Dwarfs [Pöialpoisid]
    1985
    2 pianos
    Manuscript
  • A Girl Called Gea, Op. 39 [Tütarlaps Gea op. 39]
    1984
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Duet of Heli and Jüri from ballet "Northern Dream" [Heli ja Jüri duett balletist "Põhjamaa unenägu"]
    piano on four hands
    Manuscript

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Music to plays

  • Music for Tamara Kovalevskaja’s play "Forest Fairy Tale" [Muusika Tamara Kovalevskaja näidendile „Metsamuinasjutt“]
    1. Introduction
    2. Andante
    3. Moisture Autumn Song
    4. Song of Acorns
    5. Snow Fairy
    6. Snowstorm Couplets
    7. Agitato
    8. Children's Song in the Car
    9. Dry Wind
    10.
    11. Andante
    12. Final Song
    1950
    Text: Tamara Kovalevskaja
    Manuscript
  • Music for N. Gernet’s play "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp" [Muusika N. Gerneti näidendile „Aladdini imelamp“]
    Co-author Harri Kõrvits
    1948
    Fp: February 25, 1949, Youth Theatre (Noorsooteater), stage director Leo Martin
  • Music for Alexei Simukov’s play "Magic Grain" [Muusika Aleksei Simukovi näidendile „Võluiva“]
    Act 1:
    1. Introduction
    2. Magpie
    3. Appearance
    4. Sorcerer's Song
    5. Kara-Mori's Castle
    6. Longnose's Song
    7. Dance of the Bottles

    Act 2:
    8. Lullaby
    9. Organ Grinder
    10. Wind
    11. Frost
    12. Sun
    13. Wind
    14. Song

    Act 3:
    15. Cat's Serenade
    16. Mari's Song
    17. Kara-Mori' sMarch
    18. Fanfare
    19. Anxiety in the Castle
    20. Allegro moderato con agitato
    1947
    soloists, choir, symphony orchestra: 2020, 2210, 1+2, piano, strings
    Text: Alexei Simukov
    Manuscript
  • Music for G. Vladytchin’s and O. Netchayev’s play "Marvelous Vassilissa" [Muusika G. Vladõtšina ja O. Netšajeva näidendile „Imekaunis Vassilissa“]
    Act 1:
    1. Brothers' Song
    2. Arrows' Flight Music
    3. Appearance of the Frog
    4. Wedding Procession
    5. Vassilissa Transforming
    6.
    7. In Mother's Chamber
    8. Monster Music
    9. Brides Leaving
    10. Ivanuschka Leaving

    Act 2:
    11. Vassilissa's Song
    12. Baba Yaga
    13. Baba Yaga Flies Away
    14. Bear's Song
    15. Ivan's Song
    16. Witch's Song
    17. Well Dissappears

    Act 3:
    18. Stumps Arise
    19. Magical Well
    20. Finale
    1947
    soloists, symphony orchestra: 1020, 2210, percussion, piano, strings
    Text: G. Vladytchin, O. Netchayev, translated by Ed. Tinn
    Manuscript

FOLKSY MUSIC

  • Circle Game Dance [Ringmängutants]
    1943

    Turkmenistan folk music ensemble

  • Suite for Russian Folk Music Ensemble, No. 2 [Süit vene rahvapilliorkestrile, nr. 2]
    1939

    Folk music ensemble

  • Suite for Russian Folk Music Ensemble, No. 1 [Süit vene rahvapilliorkestrile, nr. 1]
    1936

    Folk music ensemble

  • Turkmenistan Dance Suite [Turkmeenia tantsusüit]

    Folk music ensemble

POPULAR MUSIC

Works for light music orchestra

  • Musical Moment [Muusikaline hetk]
    3'

    Light music orchestra

  • Suite on Russian Song Themes [Süit vene laulude teemadele]
    12'

    Light music orchestra

Popular songs

  • School Youth In Front of Eternal Fire, Op. 37 [Koolinoored igavese tule ees, op. 37]
    1983
    3'
    voice (children's choir), accompaniment
    Text: Lydia Auster (in Russian), translation into Estonian by Heli Lääts
    Manuscript
  • Early in the Morning [Varahommikul]
    1970
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Paslei Šamõkov
    Manuscript
  • We – Panfilov Followers [Meie – panfilovlased]
    1966

    voices, accompaniment
    Text: Veera Zost
    Manuscript

  • Ballade of Soldier [Ballaad sõdurist]
    3'

    Vocal ensemble, light music orchestra

  • Fishermen [Kalurid]
    3'

    Vocal ensemble, light music orchestra

  • Song of Youth (Under Lenin's Flag) [Noorte laul (Lenini lipu all)]
    voice (children's choir), accompaniment
    Text: Mart Raud (Russian translation by Paul Anton)
    Manuscript
  • The One Who Is Waited [Üks, keda ootavad kõik]
    4'

    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Heldur Karmo
    CD „Ei kunagi“, Hyper.records (2006); Lauri Saatpalu, Katrin Mandel
    Manuscript

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • Two Estonian Folk Songs (Karl August Hermann) [Kaks eesti rahvalaulu (Karl August Hermann)]
    1. Fishing
    2. Jaan Goes to the Bonfire
    based on Karl August Hermann's melodies
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript