Aare Kruusimäe
- Works for orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Incidental music
- Orchestrations and arrangements
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
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Prayer, Op. 16 [Palve op. 16]2000
5'
bowed piano
Fp: Bowed Piano Ensemble, artistic director Timo Steiner; April 28, 2000, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Duos
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Lava’s Song, Op. 25 [Laava laul op. 25]2005
5'
percussion (2 players)
Fp: PaukenfEST Duo: Vambola Krigul, Anto Õnnis; April 11, 2005, Estonian Academy of Music, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Quartets
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Saxophone Quartet No. 1 „Promises“, Op. 1 [Saksofonikvartett nr. 1 „Promises“ op. 1]1. Promises
2. Air
3. Debate
1999
10'
saxophone quartet
Fp: Tallinn Saxophone Quartet; March 26, 1999, Tallinn Blackheads Brotherhood’s House, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
CD „Anno Domini“, Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir (2000). Tallinn Saxophone Quartet
Manuscript
String quartets
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String Quartet, Op. 12 [Keelpillikvartett op. 12]1. Largo
2. Tempo 120
3. Grave
1997
10'
string quartet
Fp: Mihkel Kerem Quartet; April 28, 2000, Estonian Academy of Music, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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String Quartet No. 1 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 1](score hasn’t survived)
1995
7'
string quartet
Fp: Tallinn String Quartet; March 24, 1995, Viljandi St. John’s Church, March 26, 1995, Tallinn St. Olaf’s Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for flute
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Rondo and Caprice, Op. 8 [Rondo ja kapriis op. 8]1997
5'
flute
Fp: Janika Lentsius (flute); April 14, 1998, Tabasalu Music School, April 17, 1998, Viimsi Music School, April 18, 1998, Tallinn House of Tourism, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Works for viola
Works for cello
Works for piano
Works for organ
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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Psalm 50, Op. 6 [Psalm 50 op. 6]cantata
1997
14'
soprano, bass, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 1111, 0000, piano, strings
Fp: Aile Asszonyi (soprano), Uku Joller (bass), Mixed Choir „Ad libitum“ (Tallinn Pedagogical University), Mixed Choir „Endla“ (Pärnu), Nõmme City Orchestra, conductor Hendrik Vestmann; March 27, 1999, Agape Centre, Pärnu, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Works for male choir and orchestra
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Song of Happiness [Õnnelaul]For the anniversary of Treaty of Tartu
2007
4'
male choir, wind orchestra
Text: Juhan Viiding
Fp: February 2, 2007, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Estonian Male Song Society
Manuscript
Works for female choir and instrument(s)
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I Am a Dream [Ma olen unenägu]Dedicated to the Female Choir Carmina and conductor Margit Võsa on the occasion of the choir's 30th anniversary
2019
8'
female choir, 4 Shinto bowls, Tibetan bell
Text: Aare Kruusimäe
Fp: Female Choir Carmina, conductor Margit Võsa; April 6, 2019, Tallinn House of Blackheads
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Circle of Life [Eluring]in 7 movements
2010
female choir, percussion (cowbell, Tibetan bell)
Text: Marie Under, Anna Haava, Mart Raud, Paul-Eerik Rummo, Doris Kareva
Fp: Female Choir of Estonian National Library; May 22, 2011, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
CD „Circle of Life“, Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu (2016); Female Choir of Estonian Nationa Library, conductors Anneli Surva, Kristi Jagodin
CD "Sinu valgus. Lumen tuum", Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors (2012); Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Andrus Siimon (only first two parts)
Works for male choir and instrument(s)
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Do Not Ever Fall Asleep [Ära kunagi uinu]2011
3'
male choir, organ
Text: Bernhard Kangro
Fp: Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Peeter Perens; December 16, 2011, Tallinn St. John's Church
Commissioned by: Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University
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Saxophone Mass, Op. 24 [Saksofonimissa op. 24]1. Instead of Introitus
2. Antidolorosum
3. I Thank Thee
4. Alternatives
5. The Lord’s Prayer
2004
12'
male choir, saxophone quartet
Text: Artur Alliksaar, Estonian sacred folk song, The Lord’s Prayer
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, Tallinn Saxophone Quartet, conductor Andres Heinapuu; January 9, 2005, Tallinn Methodist Church
Commissioned by: Estonian National Male Choir
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Christmas Cantata, Op. 18 [Jõulukantaat op. 18]1. Across the Snowy Field
2. In the Kitchen
3. For Christmas
4. Father Christmas’s Cycles Before Holidays
5. On Christmas Night
2000
14'
male choir, saxophone quartet
Text: Arved Paul, Friida Virkhaus, Anna Haava, Julius Oro, Edmund Laansalu
Fp: Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir, Tallinn Saxophone Quartet; November 25, 2000, Viljandi St. John’s Church
Commissioned by: Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir
CD „A rose has come up“ („Üks roosike on tõusnud“), male ensemble of Nõo church (2007); Male ensemble of Nõo church
CD „This Christmas day is full of joy“ („See jõulupäev on rõõmust suur“), Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir (2004); Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir (only „Across the snowy field“ and „On Christmas night“)
CD „Anno Domini“, Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir (2000); Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir, Tallinn Saxophone Quartet, conductor Jüri Rent
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Missa Adventus, Op. 14Dedicated to Technical University Academic Male Choir and Jüri Rent
1. Kyrie
2. Credo
3. Ave Maria
4. Sanctus
5. Benedictus
6. Agnus Dei
1999
28'
soprano, baritone, male choir, organ
Fp: Pirjo Levandi (soprano), Villu Valdmaa (baritone), Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir, Piret Aidulo (organ), conductor Jüri Rent; December 11, 1999, Kuressaare St. Lawrence’s Church
Commissioned by: Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir
CD „Anno Domini“, Technical University Academic Male Choir (2000); Pirjo Levandi (soprano), Villu Valdmaa (baritone), Technical University Academic Male Choir, Piret Aidulo (organ), conductor Jüri Rent
Works for toddlers’ choir and instrument(s)
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Grains [Terad]2004
1'
toddlers' choir, piano
Text: Helvi Jürisson
Commissioned by: Estonian Choral Association
Works for voice(s) and orchestra
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Our Profound Substance [Me sügavam sisu]2018
voice, wind orchestra
Text: Ernst Enno
Fp: Mari Jürjend (vocal), Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe; concert tour "Along the Border" dedicated to the100th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Sillamäe, Alatskivi, Värska, Valga, Lilli-Ungurin border crossing point, Kuressaare, Kloogaranna and Tallinn Freedom Square from 19.–26.2018
Commissioned by: Estonian Police and Border Guard Orchestra
CD „Sada“, Politsei- ja Piirivalveorkester (2018); Mari Jürjens (vocal), Police and Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Hando Põldmäe
Works for voice(s) and piano
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Circle (Six Songs on Marie Under's poems) Op 21 [Ring (Kuus laulu Marie Underi tekstidele) op 21]1. Dream Hike (Prelude)
2. My Spring
3. Summer Memory
4. Blindly Past Each Other
5. Vision
6. Dream Hike II (Postlude)
2002
14'
mezzo-soprano, piano
Text: Marie Under
Fp: Pille Lill (soprano), Marje Lohuaru (piano); April 4, 2002, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Manuscript -
Seven Songs on Texts by William Butler Yeats, Op. 7 [Seitse laulu William Butler Yeatsi sõnadele op. 7]1. An Irishman
2. Human Dignity
3. Symbols
4. The Choice
5. (score hasn't survived)
6. The Everlasting Voices
7. Down by the Sally Gardens
1998
8'
baritone, sopran, piano
Text: William Butler Yeats (in English)
Fp: Villu Valdmaa (baritone), Maria Kiple (soprano), Martti Raide (piano); April 19, 1998, Tallinn Writers House, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Three Sonnets on Texts by William Shakespeare, Op. 13 [Kolm sonetti William Shakespeare'i sõnadele op. 13]1. Sonnet No. 1
2. Sonnet No. 3
3. Sonnet No. 11
1998
12'
voice, piano
Text: William Shakespeare (in English)
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
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Vernal Calf [Kevadine vasikas]2004
10'
2 tenors, baritone, bass, 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba
Text: folklore (Kanepi)
Fp: Improloo: Priit Lehto (tenor), Rene Keldo (tenor), Aare Kruusimäe (baritone), Kristjan Laasimer (bass), Silver Brass: Taavi Kuntu (trumpet), Mihkel Metsala (trumpet), Kalle Koppel (horn), Hando Põldmäe (trombone), Priit Paabo (tuba); April 19, 2004, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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I’m Foreigner on Earth [Ma olen maa peal võõras]based on sacred folk tune from Vormsi island
2003
6'
baritone, double bass
Text: folklore
Fp: Mareks Lobe (bariton), Taavo Remmel (double bass); January 10, 2004, Tallinn St. Nicholas’s Church
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Night [Öö]2002
4'
voice, flute, piano
Text: Debora Vaarandi
Fp: Iris Oja (voice), Monika Mattiesen (flute), Martti Raide (piano); October 27, 2002, Paide Town Hall, Paide Town Hall Music Festival
Manuscript -
Look, God – Here I Am, Foolish [Vaata Jumal, siin ma rumal]2001
5'
harmonica, 2 violins, viola, double bass, male quartet
Text: folklore (Räpina)
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Four Songs on Texts by Samuel Beckett, Op. 11 [Neli laulu Samuel Becketti sõnadele op. 11]1998
6'
soprano, violin, piano
Text: Samuel Beckett (in English)
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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Prayers [Paar palvid]1. Mornig Prayer
2. Day Prayer
3. Evening Prayer
2011
8'
mixed choir
Text: Kauksi Ülle
Fp: Mixed Choir Hilaro, conductor Sirje Otsar; May 29, 2011, Võru Culture House Kannel
Commissioned by: Mixed Choir Hilaro
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Song of David No 15 [Taaveti laul nr. 15]
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My Party [Minu erakond]2004
2'
mixed choir
Text: Juhan Liiv
Publisher: Estonian Mixed Choirs' Union
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Three Sacred Songs, Op. 23 [Kolm vaimulikku laulu op. 23]1. Fragment I from Psalm 80
2. Fragment II from Psalm 80
3. Ave Maria
2003
9'
soloists, mixed choir
Fp: Chamber choir of Tartu St. John’s Church, conductor Lilyan Kaiv; June 21, 2003, Tartu St. John’s Church, Estonian Young Composers’ Festival
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Ave Maria3rd part from the cycle "Three Sacred Songs", Op. 23
2002
2'
mixed choir
Fp: Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir, female choir Ausma (Latvia); December 7, 2002, Kuressaare St. Lawrence’s Church
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It Has All Become So Quiet [Nii vaikseks kõik on jäänud]2000
2'
version both for mixed choir and female choir
Text: Ernst Enno
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The Singer, Op. 15 [Laulja op. 15]1999
2'
mixed choir
Text: Kristjan Jaak Peterson
Fp: 2002, Kuressaare
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Psalm Trilogy (Sacred Trilogy), Op. 4 [Psalmi triloogia (Vaimulik triloogia) op. 4]1. Laudate Dominum
2. Confitebor Tibi Domine
3. Beatus vir
1997
9'
mixed choir
Text: the Bible
Fp: Tallinn Old Town Concert Choir, conductor Elmo Tiisvald; April 10, 1997, Tallinn Dome Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Laudate DominumPart 1 from Psalm Trilogy
1995
3'
mixed choir
Text: Psalm 116
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
Works for female choir a cappella
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Journey [Rännak]Choir cycle. Dedicated to the Alumni Female Choir of Tallinn University of Technology
4 movements
2018
female choir
Text: Aare Kruusimäe
Fp: Alumni Female Choir of Tallinn University of Technology, conductor Andres Heinapuu; November 17, 2018, Hall of Tallinn University of Technology
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Three Songs for Female Choir [3 laulu naiskoorile]Dedicated to the Female Choir Carmina
1. Tasakaalutera / In your swift countenance (Doris Kareva)
2. Bakhanaal / Backhanal (Artur Alliksaar)
3. Palve / Prayer (Doris Kareva)
2013
6'
female choir
Text: Doris Kareva, Artur Alliksaar
Fp: Female Choir Carmina, conductor Margit Võsa; April 26, 2014, Tallinn House of Blackheads
CD „Armastusega Carmina“, The Female Choir Carmina (2019); The Female Choir Carmina, conductor Margit Võsa
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1. The Breath of Life is Brief
2. The Butterfly Orchid
2011
4'
female choir
Text: Betti Alver, Debora Vaarandi
Fp: Academic Female Choir of University of Tartu, conductor Triin Koch; December 10, 2011, Tartu University Church
CD „Armastusega Carmina“, The Female Choir Carmina (2019); The Female Choir Carmina, conductor Margit Võsa
CD "Seedlings", Academic Women's Choir of the University of Tartu (2015); Academic Women's Choir of the University of Tartu, conductor Triin Koch
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Song of a Beautiful Joy [Ilusa rõõmu laul]2010
3'
female choir
Text: Leelo Tungal
Fp: Girls' choir of XI Youth Song Celebration, conductor Triin Koch; July 3, 2011, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
Commissioned by: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation
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Five Sacred Folk Songs [Viis vaimulikku rahvalaulu]1. I Thank Thee (Pärnu-Jaagupi)
2. Look, God (Räpina)
3. I’m Foreigner on Earth (Vormsi)
4. Oh, How Blessed (Reigi)
5. Awake, My Heart (Pühalepa)
2008
19'
female choir
Text: Estonian folk interpretation of the Bible
Fp: Female Choir of the Estonian Academy of Sciences; October 10, 2009, University of Tartu Assembly Hall, November 7, 2009, Tallinn Blackheads Brotherhood’s House
Commissioned by: Female Choir of the Estonian Academy of Sciences
CD „Siin mu rõõmumaa“, TAN (2009). Female Choir of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, conductor Andrus Siimon
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Life of Simple Wife [Lihtsa naise elu]Song cycle, dedicated to Andres Heinapuu and Alumni Female Chorus of Tallinn Technical University
1. Life of Simple Wife (Mats Traat)
2. I Won’t Reach (Lydia Koidula)
3. Yeanling (Lydia Koidula)
4. Golden Mean (Joosep Sang)
5. Remembrance (Karl Eduard Sööt)
6. Ei õnne kodanikuks (Matthias Johann Eisen)
7. The Lark (Marie Under)
2006
13'
female choir
Text: Mats Traat, Lydia Koidula, August Sang, Karl Eduard Sööt, Matthias Johann Eisen, Marie Under
Fp: Alumni Female Chorus of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Andres Heinapuu; November 28, 2009, Glehn Castle, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Alumni Female Chorus of Tallinn Technical University
CD „Estonian Female Song Society 20”, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2014); Alumni Female Choir of Tallinn Univerity of Technology, conductor Andres Heinapuu (only "I Won't Reach")
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Ave2002
female choir
Fp: Female choir „Ausma“ (Latvia); December 7, 2002, Kuressaare St. Lawrence’s Church
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It Has All Become So Quiet [Nii vaikseks kõik on jäänud]2000
2'
version both for mixed choir and female choir
Text: Ernst Enno
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When I'll Be Going? [Millal ma lähen?]3'
female choir
Text: Viivi Luik
CD „Armastusega Carmina“, The Female Choir Carmina (2019); The Female Choir Carmina, conductor Margit Võsa
Works for male choir a cappella
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Eyes [Silmad]2012
2'
male choir
Text: Mart Raud
Commissioned by: Engineers' Male Choir
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Out of the Way [Eest ära]2007
3'
male choir
Text: Anna Haava
Fp: Engineers’ Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja; November 24, 2007, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Engineers’ Male Choir
CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcasting (2011). Engineers' Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
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My Thoughts Are War Horses [Mu mõtted on lahinguratsud]To the 60th anniversary of Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir
2005
3'
male choir
Text: Heiti Talvik
Fp: Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir; December 2005, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Tallinn Tecnical University Academic Male Choir
Manuscript -
Searching the Voice [Hääle otsimine]2004
7'
4 male voices, male choir
Text: Aare Kruusimäe
Fp: Improloo, Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots; November 20, 2004, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
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The Prayer of Our Father [Meie Isa palve]The 5th movement of Saxophone Mass
2004
male choir
Text: The Lord's Prayer
CD "Üle koduse kadakase raa", Saaremaa Meeskoor (2023); Saaremaa Male Choir SÜM, conductors Ester Soe and Mari Ausmees
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To Fatherland [Isamaale]2004
3'
male choir
Text: Juhan Liiv
Fp: Revalia Male Chamber Choir and young men’s group of Estonian National Opera Boys’ Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva; May 2, 2004, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
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Little Christmas Cantata, Op. 20 [Väike jõulukantaat op. 20]1. Christmas Night (Leelo Tungal)
2. Father Christmas (Salme Raatma)
3. Across the Snowy Field (Arved Paul)
4. In Christmas Barn (Liili-Anne Parlo)
5. Orphan’s Christmas (Julius Oro)
6. For Christmas (Anna Haava)
2002
12'
male choir
Text: Leelo Tungal, Salme Raatma, Arved Paul, Liili-Anne Parlo, Julius Oro, Anna Haava
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir; December 21, 2002, Mäetaguse, December 22, 2002, Põlva and Võru, December 23, 2002, Tallinn St. John’s Church (only part 1, 2, 5 and 6)
Commissioned by: Estonian National Male Choir
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Beatus vir2001
6'
male choir
Text: Psalm 111
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots; April 8, 2001, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Look, God – Here I Am, Foolish [Vaata Jumal, siin ma rumal]finale of the piece of the same name for male quartet and instrumental ensemble
2001
2'
male choir
Text: folklore (Räpina)
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Only Father’s Child [Vaid Isa laps]2001
3'
male choir
Text: Arved Paul
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots; April 8, 2001, Estonia Concert Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Awake, My Heart [Mu süda ärka üles]2'
male choir
Text: folklore
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mihhail Gerts; June 2, 2007, Tallinn St. Olaf’s Church
Works for boys’ choir a cappella
Works for mixed boys' choir a cappella
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Song of Father and Son [Isa ja poja lauluke]2011
3'
boys' mixed choir
Text: Ott Arder
Fp: Virumaa Boys' Choir, conductor Kuldar Schüts; May 28, 2011, Rakvere Gymnasium
Commissioned by: Virumaa Boys' Choir
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I Am a Shepherd Boy [Ma olen karjapoisike]2005
2'
mixed choir (men and boys)
Text: Mihkel Veske
Works for joint choint choir or multiple choirs a cappella
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Roaring Seashore [Kohav rand]2016
joint choir
Text: Debora Vaarandi
Fp: May 28, 2016, Kuressaare Castle Courtyard, 51st Saaremaa Song Festival
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Ancient Gate [Muinasvärav]2012
3'
joint choir
Text: Debora Vaarandi
Fp: Joint choirs of Saaremaa Song Festival; June 8, 2013, Kuressaare
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Discovering the World [Maailma avastamine]2007
5'
joint choirs
Text: Jaan Kross
Fp: Joint choirs, soloist Heldur Harry Põlda, conductor Ants Soots; July 4, 2009, Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds, the 25th Estonian Song Celebration
Commissioned by: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation
ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
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Astiterunt regesArrangement of Carlo Gesualdo's work
1611/2022
male choir
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja; March 30, 2022, Estonia Concert Hall
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BenedictusArrangement of Carlo Gesualdo's work
1611/2022
male choir
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja; March 30, 2022, Estonia Concert Hall
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Caligaverunt oculi meiArrangement of Carlo Gesualdo's work
1611/2022
male choir
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja; March 30, 2022, Estonia Concert Hall
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Sepulto DominoArrangement of Carlo Gesualdo's work
1611/2022
male choir
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja; March 30, 2022, Estonia Concert Hall
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Velum templiArrangement of Carlo Gesualdo's work
1611/2022
male choir
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja; March 30, 2022, Estonia Concert Hall
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Vinea mea electa1611/2022
male choir
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja; March 30, 2022, Estonia Concert Hall
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Creole Mass (Misa Criolla) [Kreooli missa (Misa Criolla)]setting of the piece of the same title by Ariel Ramírez
2010
soprano, male choir
Fp: Merle Silmato (soprano), Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Andrus Siimon; December 19, 2010, Jõhvi St. Michael's Church
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Piae cantiones [Jumalakartlikud laulud (Piae cantiones)]1. Ave Maris Stella
2. Dies est laetitiae
3. Personent hodie
4. Psallat scholarum concio
arrangement of Heikki Kelemetti's work of same title for mixed choir
male choir