Artur Lemba

WORKS FOR THE STAGE

Operas

  • Elga
    opera in six acts
    1932
    soloists, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+3, harp, strings
    Libretto: Dmitri Arbenin after Gerhart Hauptmann, translated by Julius Oengo
    Fp: March 15, 1934, Theatre Estonia, director Hanno Kompus, conductor Raimund Kull. Soloists: Olga Torokoff-Tiedeberg, Karl Ots, Benno Hansen.
    Manuscript
  • Love and Death [Armastus ja surm]
    opera in three acts and five pictures
    1930
    soloists, female choir, male choir, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 3222, 4231, 1+2, harp, strings
    Libretto: Julius Oengo
    Fp: October 31, 1931, Theatre Estonia, director Hanno Kompus, conductor Raimund Kull. Soloists: Olga Torokoff-Tiedeberg, Karl Ots, Aarne Viisimaa.
    Manuscript
  • The Maiden of the Grave [Kalmuneid]
    opera in five acts
    1928
    soloists, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+1, harp, strings
    Libretto: Sophia Vardi (Marta Lepp)
    Fp: September 7, 1929, Theatre Estonia, director Hanno Kompus
    Manuscript
  • Lembitu’s Daughter [Lembitu tütar]
    opera in two acts and fourteen scenes, the first version as „Sabina“ 1905 (libretto by Alexander Fett)
    Act I
    Scene I "Spring Song". Allegro moderato (female choir)
    Scene II
    Scene III. Meelis´s arioso. Andante
    Scene IV. Aino´s and Meelis´s duet. Animato ma non troppo
    Scene V. Aino´s Aria. Moderato
    Scene VI. Lembitu´s and Aino´s recitative and arietta
    Stseen VII. Lembitu´s ja Aino´s recitative and aria

    Act II
    Scene VIII. Meelis´s aria. Misterioso quasi adagio
    Scene IX. Aino´s arioso. Moderato assai
    Scene X "Traitor" (Meelis and Aino). Moderato assai
    Scene XI. Trio. Andante
    Scene XII. Choir. Allegro moderato
    Scene XIII. Meelis´s ja Aino´s duet. Tempo di polacca maestoso e grave. Aaria. tempo di Polacca. Maestoso e grave
    Scene IV. Choir. Final. Hymnus. Alla marcia

    1908
    soloists, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 3222, 4231, 1+2, strings
    Libretto: Anna Haava
    Fp: In St Petersburg and Tartu, 1908
    Aino’s Air: CD „Kaie Konrad, sopran“, K. Konrad (2007). Kaie Konrad (soprano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Paul Mägi (conductor)
    Manuscript
  • Sabina
    opera, the second version as „Lembitu’s Daughter“ 1908
    1905
    soloists, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+4, harp, strings
    Libretto: source: Aleksander Fett's poem "Sabina" (1859)
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • Estonian Rhapsody No. 2 [Eesti rapsoodia nr. 2]
    1962
    10'
    symphony orchestra: 2322, 4231, 1+2, piano, strings
  • Overture-phantasy No. 3 [Avamäng-fantaasia nr. 3]
    1957
    6'
    symphony orchestra: 3322, 4231, 1+2, strings
    Manuscript
  • Prèlude pastorale (Prelude and Flat-footed Waltz) [Prèlude pastorale (Eelmäng ja labajalavalss)]
    1957
    6'
    symphony orchestra: 1211, 1110, harp, piano, strings
    Manuscript
  • Symphonic Poem [Sümfooniline poeem]
    dedicated to the Big October revolution's 40th anniversary
    1957
    8'
    symphony orchestra: 3322, 4231, 1+1, harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Festive Overture No. 2 [Pidulik avamäng nr. 2]
    1948
    11'
    symphony orchestra: 3222, 4231, 1+2, strings
    Manuscript
  • Symphony No. 2 in F minor [Sümfoonia nr. 2 f-moll]
    I "On Life's Path". Allegro moderato molto
    II Scherzo. Presto
    III Finale (Estonian folk songs). Grave
    1923
    24'
    symphony orchestra: 3322, 4231, 1+2, harp, strings
    Fp: September 6, 1923, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn. Conductor Artur Lemba.
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 017
    Manuscript
  • Symphony No. 1 in C sharp minor [Sümfoonia nr. 1 cis-moll]
    dedicated to Aleksandr Glazunov
    I Andante - Allegro vivace
    II Andante
    III Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Trio: meno mosso e tranquillo
    IV Finale. Moderato assai - Allegro risoluto

    1908
    38'
    symphony orchestra: 3322, 4231, 1+3, harp, strings
    Fp: 1909, St. Petersburg, conductor Aleksandr Glazunov
    FpEst: September 7, 1913, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn. Conductor Artur Lemba
    CD „Music from Estonia“, Chandos (2005). Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
    CD „Music from Estonia. Volume 2“, Chandos (1989). Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 012
    Manuscript
  • Festive Overture No. 1 in C major, Op. 4 [Pidulik avamäng nr. 1 C-duur op. 4]
    1906
    9'
    symphony orchestra: 3322, 4231, 1+2, harp, strings
    CD „Estonian Sound Recordings 1939“: CD 2, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (2009); State Broadcasting Orchestra, conductor Juhan Aavik
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for violin and orchestra

  • Poéme d’amour [Armastuse poeem]
    Ülo Krigul's arrangement of the chamber piece of the same title (1916)
    2008
    3'
    violin, string orchestra
    Fp: Tallinn Music High School Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; April 3, 2008, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival

Works for harp and orchestra

  • Berceuse
    string orchestra, harp or piano

Works for piano and orchestra

  • Piano Concerto No. 5 in D major on motifs of Estonian folk dance "Kaera-jaan" [Klaverikontsert nr. 5 D-duur „Kaera-jaani“ motiividel]
    1960
    9'
    piano, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+1, strings
    Manuscript
  • Piano Concerto No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 46 [Klaverikontsert nr. 4 B-duur op. 46]
    Allegro moderato
    1955
    11'
    piano, symphony orchestra: 2322, 4231, 1+2, strings
    Manuscript
  • Piano Concerto No. 3 in F minor, Op. 31 [Klaverikontsert nr. 3 f-moll op. 31]
    1. Moderato
    2. Andante sostenuto (Lullaby on Estonian folk tune)
    3. Finale. Allegro moderato
    1945
    28'
    piano, symphony orchestra: 2222; 4231; 1+1, strings
    Manuscript
  • Piano Concerto No. 2 in E minor [Klaverikontsert nr. 2 e-moll]
    1930
    16'
    piano, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, percussion, strings
    Manuscript
  • Piano Concerto No. 1 in G major [Klaverikontsert nr. 1 G-duur]
    1. Allegro moderato
    2. Andante con espressione
    3. Rondo. Allegro vivace

    1905-1910
    26'
    piano, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4200, 1+0, strings
    CD “Artur Kapp. Mihkel Lüdig. Artur Lemba. Orchestral Works”, Chandos (2020); Triin Ruubel (violin), Mihkel Poll (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
    CD „Estonian Sound Recordings 1939“: CD 2, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (2009); Artur Lemba (piano), State Broadcasting Orchestra, conductor Raimund Kull
    CD „Jubilee box. 5: an Estonian collection“, Finlandia Records (1999): CD 1: Lauri Väinmaa (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
    CD „Song of dawn: highlights from the Estonian & Baltic music series“, Finlandia Records (1998). Lauri Väinmaa (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer (only the 2nd movement)
    CD „Lepo Sumera. Eduard Tubin. Artur Lemba“, Eesti Raadio (1998). Matti Reimann (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi
    CD „Piano adagios: 17 beautiful tracks from the world's greatest piano concertos“, Warner Classics (1998). Lauri Väinmaa (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer (only the 2nd movement)
    CD „Estonian piano concertos“, Finlandia Records (1997). Lauri Väinmaa (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 011
    Manuscript
  • Berceuse
    string orchestra, harp or piano

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

Duos

  • Sonatina for Violin No. 2 [Viiulisonatiin nr. 2]
    1962
    violin, piano
  • Nocturne [Noktürn]
    1955
    2'
    horn, piano
  • Scherzino [Skertsiino]
    1955
    cello, piano
    Manuscript
  • Song Without Words [Sõnadeta laul]
    1955
    cello or bassoon, piano
  • Violin Sonata No. 3 [Viiulisonaat nr. 3]
    1955
    violin, piano
  • Violin Sonatina No. 1 [Viiulisonatiin nr. 1]
    1. Prelude (Pastorale). Allegro giocoso
    2. Canzonetta (Song). Andante sostenuto
    3. Flat-Footed Waltz (People Are Partying). Allegro scherzoso

    1954
    violin, piano
    Manuscript
  • Violin Sonata No. 2 [Viiulisonaat nr. 2]
    1. Allegro moderato
    2. Tema con variazioni:
    - Theme. Andante
    - Variation I. Listesso tempo
    - Variation II. Allegro
    - Variation III. Allegretto
    - Variation IV. Listesso tempo
    - Variation V. Allegro
    3. Andante

    1947
    violin, piano
    Manuscript
  • Symphonic Suite [Sümfooniline süit]
    1. Moderato con moto
    2. Scherzo. Allegro vivace quasi presto
    3. Theme. Andante (Pastorale)
    Variation I. Tranquillo
    Variation II. Gavott
    Variation III. Marcia
    Variation IV. Elegiaco
    Variation V. Grazioso scherzando
    4. Finale. Allegro

    1946
    2 pianos
    Manuscript
  • Violin Sonata No. 1 [Viiulisonaat nr. 1]
    dedicated to Hugo Schüts
    1. Allegro moderato
    2. Andante quasi pastorale
    3. Rondo. Perpetuum mobile. Allegro vivo

    1931
    violin, piano
    2 CD-s "Eesti Muusika Nädal", Eesti Interpreetide Liit (2023); Triin Ruubel (violin), Sten Lassmann (piano)
    Manuscript
  • The Poem of Love (Poème d’amour)
    dedicated to Sofia Lemba
    1916
    3'
    violin, piano
    CD „Klassikaraadio Comes to Visit!“, ERR (2015); Robert Traksmann (violin), Rasmus Andreas Raide (piano)
    CD „Rändamine“, Karijärve Keelpilliorkester (2014). Laura Danilas (violin), Ebe Müntel (piano)
    CD „Estonian Sound Recordings 1939“: CD 9, Department of Musicology, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (2009); Vladimir Alumäe (violin)
    CD „A Treasury of Estonian Music“, Estonian Music Information Centre (2009); Leena Laas (violin), Nata-Ly Sakkos (piano)
    CD „One Century of Estonian Violin Music“, U. Vulp, H. Mätlik (2005). Urmas Vulp (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    CD „Valitud palad eesti klassikalisest muusikast“, Salva Kindlustus (2003). Leena Laas (violin), Nata-Ly Sakkos (piano)
    CD „Poème d'amour“, L. Laas (2001). Leena Laas (violin), Nata-Ly Sakkos (piano)
    CD „Estnische Violinmusik“, Eres (1997). Urmas Vulp (violin), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 010
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby (Berceuse)
    violin, piano
    Distributor: EMIC Manuscript
  • Mazurka [Masurka]
    violin, piano
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 008
  • Poème d’amour
    Heiki Mätlik's arrangement of the piece with the same title for violin and piano (1916)
    violin, guitar
    CD „One century of Estonian violin music“, U. Vulp, H. Mätlik (2005). Urmas Vulp (violin), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
  • Six Not Difficult Pieces for cello [Kuus mitte rasket pala]
    1. Romance
    2. Dance (Polka or Ingliska)
    3. Fugato
    4. Etude-scherzo
    5. Lullaby
    6. Waltz (Flat-footed Waltz)

    cello, piano
    Manuscript

Trios

  • Piano Trio No. 4 [Klaveritrio nr. 4]
    1958
    violin, cello, piano
  • Piano Trio No. 3 [Klaveritrio nr. 3]
    1935
    violin, cello, piano
  • Piano Trio No. 2 [Klaveritrio nr. 2]
    1. Moderato maestoso
    2. Andante tranquillo
    3. Allegro moderato

    1933
    violin, cello, piano
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 014
    Manuscript
  • Trio for Strings [Trio keelpillidele]
    1. Allegro animato
    2. Andante sostenuto
    3. Scherzo
    4. Finale. Allegro moderato

    1933
    30'
    violin, viola, cello
    Manuscript
  • Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major [Klaveritrio nr. 1 B-duur]
    1. Allegro moderato maestoso
    2. Scherzo
    3. Andante sostenuto
    4. Finale. Allegro moderato

    1929
    violin, cello, piano
    CD "Lemba. Eller. Pärt. Maimets. Estonian Piano Trios", Dux (2021); Mari Poll (violin), Henry-David Varema (cello), Mihkel Poll (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 013
    Manuscript

Quartets

  • Piano Quartet [Klaverikvartett]
    1. Allegro
    2. Moderato
    3. Scherzo
    4. Maestoso. Allegro

    1938
    violin, viola, cello, piano
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 015
    Manuscript

String quartets

  • String Quartet [Keelpillikvartett]
    1934
    string quartet
    Manuscript

Quintets

  • Dance Suite [Tantsusüit]
    1. Introduction and Waltz. Andante cantabile. Allegro
    2. Pavane. Andante tranquillo
    3. Minuet. Moderato
    4. Tarantella (Finale). Presto
    1955
    15'
    flute, clarinet, horn, bassoon, piano
    Manuscript
  • Piano Quintet [Klaverikvintett]
    1. Allegro moderato
    2. Andante
    3. Allegro

    1946
    piano quintet: 2 violins, viola, cello, piano
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 016
    Manuscript
  • Poème d’amour
    Evald Brauer´s arrangement of the piece with the same title for violin and piano (1916)
    2 violins, cello, double bass, piano
    Manuscript

Wind quintets

  • Suite for Wind Quintet [Süit puhkpillikvintetile]
    1956
    wind quintet
  • Little Suite [Väike süit]
    1. Pastorale (Prelude). Moderato cantabile
    2. Barcarole. Tranguillo (from opera "Love and Death")
    3. Sarabande. Andante quasi una sarabanda (from opera "Elga")
    4. Gavotte. Moderato (from opera "Elga")
    5. Musette ("Willow Whistle"). Allegretto
    6. Waltz. Finale (from opera "The Maiden of the Grave")

    wind quintet
    Manuscript

Sextets

  • String Sextet [Keelpillisekstett]
    1. Allegro appassionato
    2. Andante sostenuto
    3. Scherzo
    4. Introductione e fuga

    1932
    2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos
    Manuscript

Works for large ensemble (8+)

  • Octet [Oktett]
    1956
    6'
    2 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, bass trombone, piano

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for piano

  • Piano Sonatina No. 2 [Klaverisonatiin nr. 2]
    1962
    piano
  • Piano Sonatina No. 1 (Easy Sonatina) [Klaverisonatiin nr. 1 (Kerge sonatiin)]
    1. Shepherd Plays
    2. A Girl Sings
    3. A Boy and a Girl Are Dancing

    1954
    piano
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 004
    Manuscript
  • Piano Sonata No. 2 [Klaverisonaat nr. 2]
    1953
    7'
    piano
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 002
    Manuscript
  • 12 Etudes (intermediate level) [12 etüüdi (keskmises raskuses)]
    1951
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Three Etudes (advanced level) [Kolm etüüdi (kõrgemas raskuses)]
    1951
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Sonata for Piano No. 1 [Klaverisonaat nr. 1]
    1. Allegro moderato
    2. Tema con variazioni
    Andante (based on Estonian folk tune "Flax Puller")
    Variation I Poco animato
    Variation II Allegro non troppo
    Variation III Listesse tempo
    Variation IV Moderato pastorale
    Variation V Presto (Scherzo)
    Variation VI Allegro vivace

    1950
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Suite of Miniatures [Miniatuuride süit]
    1. Waltz
    2. Sad Song
    3. March
    4. Wordless Song
    5. Scherzo
    6. Etude
    1937
    piano
  • Estonian Rhapsody [Eesti rapsoodia]
    dedicated to Marie Lemba
    1928
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Fantasy on Estonian Folk Tunes [Fantaasia eesti rahvaviisidele]
    1928
    5'
    piano
    CD „Northern Lights. Treasury of Estonian piano music“, Estonian Association of Professional Musicians, Estonian Pianists’ Union (2019); Johan Randvere (piano)
    Manuscript
  • Lyrical Moment [Lüüriline moment]
    1928
    piano
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 007
  • Toccata and Fugue in D minor [Tokaata ja fuuga d-moll]
    1908
    6'
    piano
    CD „Mängib Laine Mets“, Eesti Raadio (2006). Laine Mets (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 003
    Manuscript
  • 10 Etudes [10 etüüdi]
    1. Horn Piece
    2. Herdsman’s Song
    3. March
    4. Quaver Etude
    5. Ditty
    6. Polka (folk dance)
    7. Waltz (folk motif)
    8. Lullaby
    9. Quickness Etude
    10. Scherzo
    piano
    Manuscript
  • 12 Character Pieces [12 karakterpala]
    1. Nocturn
    2. March Grotesque
    3. Little Waltz
    4. Barcarole
    5. Fugetto
    6. Saltarello
    7. The Northland’s Memory
    8. The Orient
    9. Folk Dance
    10. Folk Song
    11. Humoresque
    12. Idyll
    piano
    CD „Piano Music for Children and Youth by Estonian Composers“, L. Kõlar (2002). Aleksandra Juozapénaité-Eesmaa (piano) (only „The Northland’s Memory“)
    Manuscript
  • 12 Preludes [12 prelüüdi]
    1. Allegretto
    2. Moderato
    3. Allegro vivace
    4. Andante
    5. Andantino
    6. Moderato
    7. Allegro moderato
    8. Allegro
    9. Andante
    10. Allegro giocoso
    11. Moderato
    12. Allegretto

    piano
    Manuscript
  • Berceuse
    piano
    CD „Virtuoso Percussion Music“, Grammofon BIS (1993); Rainer Kuisma (marimba)
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 006
  • Cycle of Piano Pieces [Klaveripalade tsükkel]
    1. Visiting
    2. Beautiful Maiden
    3. Willow Pipe
    4. On the Lake Shore
    5. Folk Dance (Polka)
    6. Song of the Girl
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Etudes in Octaves [Oktaavetüüdid]
    8 etudes
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Fugue for Four Voices in E major
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Fugue for Six Voices in C major
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Gavotte
    from opera "Elga"
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Intermezzo
    3'
    piano
    CD „Mängib Laine Mets“, Eesti Raadio (2006). Laine Mets (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 009
    Manuscript
  • Little Sonatina [Väike sonatiin]
    3'
    piano
  • Minuet [Menuett]
    piano
  • Pastorale [Pastoraal]
    2'
    piano
    CD „Mängib Laine Mets“, Eesti Raadio (2006). Laine Mets (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 009
    Manuscript
  • Sarabande
    from opera "Elga"
    piano
    Manuscript
  • The Memory of the Northland [Põhjamaa mälestus]
    from the cycle "12 Character Pieces"
    3'
    piano
    CD „Piano music for children and youth by Estonian composers“, L. Kõlar (2002). Aleksandra Juozapénaité-Eesmaa (piano)
  • Two Etudes of Trill [Kaks trilleri etüüdi]
    1. Moderato
    2. Andante

    piano
    Manuscript

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • Narva
    cantata
    1957
    tenor, baritone, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4200, 1+0, strings
    Text: Juri Shumakov, translation into Estonian by Aino Otto
    Manuscript

Works for female choir and orchestra

  • Queen of the Sea [Merekuninganna]
    cantata
    1907
    soprano, tenor, female choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4230, 1+1, strings
    Text: G. Malyshev, translated by Ottilie Lukk
    Fp: Ludmilla Hellat-Lemba (soprano), Wäinö Sola (tenor), conductor Artur Lemba; September 7, 1913, Estonia Concert Hall
    Manuscript

Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)

  • Pioneers-heroes (Пионеры-герои) [Kangelaspioneerid (Пионеры-герои)]
    1952
    1-part choir, piano
    Text: Marie Lemba (in Russian)
    Manuscript
  • We Invite to Fight for Peace (За мир бороться мы зовём) [Kutsume võitlema rahu eest (За мир бороться мы зовём)]
    1952
    2-part choir, piano
    Text: Marie Lemba (in Russian)
    Manuscript
  • At Pioneer Camp [Pioneerilaagris]
    3-part choir, piano
    Text: K. Laas
    Manuscript
  • На вахте мира пионеры
    2-part choir, piano
    Text: Marie Lemba (in Russian)
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • Singing Competition between Kolkhozes [Kolhooside võistulaul]
    cantata
    1951
    soprano, baritone, mixed choir, piano
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Aino’s arioso [Aino ariooso]
    From the "Daughter of Lembitu" opera
    soprano, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 040
  • Aria from the opera "Love and Death" [Aaria ooperist "Armastus ja surm"]
    voice, piano
    Text: Julius Oengo, translated into German by Edmund Hunnius, translated into Russian by M. Roos
    Manuscript
  • Arietta from the opera "The Wife from the Grave" [Arietta ooperist "Kalmuneid"]
    voice, piano
    Text: Sophia Vardi, translated into German by Edmund Hunnius, translated into Russian by M. Roos
    Manuscript
  • Arioso from the opera "The Wife from the Grave" [Arioso ooperist "Kalmuneid"]
    voice, piano
    Text: Sophia Vardi, translated into German by Edmund Hunnius, translated into Russian by M. Roos
    Manuscript
  • By the Sea [Mere ääres]
    3'
    voice, piano
    Text: Maria Lemba (in Russian), translated by Aino Otto
    CD „Unforgettable Elsa Maasik“, J. Kruus (2002); Elsa Maasik (soprano), Artur Lemba (piano)
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 030
    Manuscript
  • Fever Flowers [Lilled palavikus]
    romance
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Johannes Semper
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 026
    Manuscript
  • For Peace (За мир) [Rahu eest (За мир)]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Maria Lemba (in Russian)
    Manuscript
  • Heidi’s arioso [Heidi ariooso]
    From the "Love and Death" opera
    soprano, piano
    Text: Julius Oengo
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 039
  • Here, in Eternal Sleep, You Rest [Siin puhkad jäävas unes]
    From the cycle “Three Romances on Poems by Yuri Shumakov”
    voice, piano
    Text: Yuri Shumakov (in Russian), translated by Aino Otto
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 022
  • Maie's Dream [Maie unenägu]
    From the "Maiden in the Grave" opera
    soprano, piano
    Text: Sophia Vardi
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 037
  • May Song [Mailaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano
    Text: Ellen Hiiob
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 027
    Manuscript
  • O, What Wondrous Cloth They Weave ... [Küll koovad imekangast ...]
    voice, piano
    Text: Tatyana Shchepkina-Kupernik (in Russian), translated by Ottilie Lukk
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 024
    Manuscript
  • On the Park Paths [Pargi teedel]
    voice, piano
    Text: Maria Lemba (in Russian), translated by Aino Otto
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 033
    Manuscript
  • On the Unbound Sea [Vabal merel]
    voice, piano
    Text: Paul Rummo
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 035
    Manuscript
  • Over the Cherry Trees [Nüüd üle kirsipuude]
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: Marie Under
    CD "Igatsus", K. Urb, H. Mätlik (2012). Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    CD „Estonian Sound Recordings 1939“: CD 10, Musicology Department, Esrtonian Academy of Music and Theatre (2009); Ida-Loo Talvari (soprano), orchestra
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 032
    Manuscript
  • Promenade Along Tallinn [Jalutuskäik mööda Tallinna]
    romance
    voice, piano
    Text: Maria Lemba (in Russian), Estonian translation by Aino Otto
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 019
    Manuscript
  • Reet's Aria [Reeda aaria]
    From the "Love and Death" opera
    soprano, piano
    Text: Julius Oengo
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 038
  • Sing Mouth, Oh Sing! [Laula, suukene!]
    Based on Estonian folk tune
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: Estonian folklore
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 025
  • Tchaikovsky's Bench in Haapsalu [Tšaikovski pink Haapsalus]
    From the cycle “Three Romances on Poems by Yuri Shumakov”
    voice, piano
    Text: Yuri Shumakov (in Russian), translated by Aino Otto
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 021
  • The Feasting Begins [Pidu hakkab]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 034
    Manuscript
  • The Sky Will Not Clear Without the Moon [Ilma kuuta meil taevas ei selgi]
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: Tatyana Shchepkina-Kupernik (in Russian), translated by Ottilie Lukk
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 018
  • Three Romances on Poems by Yuri Shumakov [Kolm romanssi Juri Šumakovi luuletustele]
    1. Tchaikovsky’s Bench in Haapsalu
    2. Here, in Eternal Sleep, You Rest
    3. Yazykov in Tartu
    voice, piano
    Text: Juri Shumakov (in Russian), Estonian translation by Aino Otto
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 020
    Manuscript
  • To the Luminous Precursor [Helgele eelkäijale]
    Dedicated to N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov
    voice, piano
    Text: Juri Shumakov (in Russian), Estonian translation by Aino Otto
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 036
    Manuscript
  • We Have Parted Ways [Me lahkunud]
    voice, piano
    Text: Mikhail Lermontov (in Russian), translated by Christoph Mickwitz and Ottilie Lukk
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 029
    Manuscript
  • We Were in a Beautiful Place [Me kenas kohakeses]
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: Aleksey Apukhtin (in Russian), translated by Ernst Enno (in Estonian) and Christoph Mickwitz (in German)
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 028
  • Why So Loud [Miks nõnda valjusti]
    voice, piano
    Text: Aleksey Apukhtin (in Russian), translated by Henrik Visnapuu
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 031
    Manuscript
  • Yazykov in Tartu [Jazõkov Tartus]
    From the cycle “Three Romances on Poems by Yuri Shumakov”
    voice, piano
    Text: Yuri Shumakov (in Russian), translated by Aino Otto
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 023

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

  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    4'
    soprano or tenor, piano, cello (ad lib)
    Text: from from Oriental play "Queen Tamara" (Nikolai Samoilo), translated by Eduard Visnapuu (in Estonian), Christoph Mickwitz (in German) and G. F. Sanctuary (in English)
    CD "Hingevalgus. Eesti kuldne klassika", Karmen Puis, Anna Humal (2021); Karmen Puis (soprano), Anna Humal (organ)
    CD "Violoncello und Orgel. Werke estnischer Komponisten", Eres (2011). Andres Uibo (organ), Aare Tammesalu (cello), Heldur Harry Põlda (soprano)
    CD „Unforgettable Elsa Maasik“, J. Kruus (2002); Elsa Maasik (soprano)
    CD „Estonian National Opera 100. 1, Opera, romance“, Estonian Record Productions (2006). Olga Torokoff-Tiedeberg (soprano)
    Distributor: EMIC ARL 001
    Manuscript

Works for choir a cappella

  • Song of the Storm [Tormi laul]
    2-part choir
    Text: Juhan Smuul
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Sheep Herd's Song [Lambakarja laul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1945
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Lighthouse [Tuletorn]
    1929
    mixed choir
    Text: Jaan Bergmann
    Manuscript
  • Flax Puller [Linakatkuja]
    based on Estonian folk melody
    1926
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Bridges Over the Swamp [Sillad soole]
    mixed choir
    Text: Harri Kõrvits
    Manuscript
  • Coastland [Rannikumaa]
    mixed choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Manuscript
  • Cuckoo Cuckoo [Kuku, sa kägu]
    mixed choir
    Text: from Estonian national epic "Kalevipoeg"
    Manuscript
  • Estonia Stands Like a Rock [Eesti seisab nagu kalju]
    mixed choir
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • Festive Day [Pidupäev]
    mixed choir
    Text: Paul Rummo
    Manuscript
  • For October Day [Oktoobripäevaks]
    mixed choir
    Text: Lea Aud
    Manuscript
  • Fresh Plough [Uus künd]
    mixed choir
    Text: Paul Rummo
    Manuscript
  • Harvest [Lõikusel]
    mixed choir
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • Harvester's Song [Lõikaja laul]
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Holy [Püha]
    fugue for mixed choir
    mixed choir
  • Home of Kalevs [Kalevite kodu]
    mixed choir
    Text: Ado Reinvald
    Manuscript
  • How Many Miseries [Mitu halba ilma peal]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Land Will Flourish and Sea Will Roar [Õitse maa ja müha meri]
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eller
    Manuscript
  • My Fatherland [Mu isamaa]
    mixed choir
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    Manuscript
  • Plant, Son, for the Remembrance of Father [Isa iluks]
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Shout of the Leader [Pääliku hüüd]
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Song of Fatherland [Isamaa laul]
    mixed choir
    Text: Nikolai Päts
  • Spring Waters [Kevadveed]
    mixed choir
    Text: Fyodor Tyutchev (translated into Estonian by Ottilie Lukk)
    Manuscript
  • The Singer [Laulik]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • The Singer of Viru [Viru laulik]
    mixed choir
    Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald
    Manuscript
  • Waves [Laened]
    mixed choir
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    Manuscript
  • Wonderful Fairy Tale [Imeline muinaslugu]
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Youth Song [Noorte laul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: Ralf Parve
    Manuscript

Works for female choir a cappella

  • Kui mie kasvelin kanaine...
    based on Ingrian folk tune
    1945
    female choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Spring Arrives [Kevade tulek]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    female choir
    Text: Minni Nurme
    Manuscript

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Folk Tune from Hargla [Rahvalaul Harglast]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1945
    male choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Lighthouse [Tuletorn]
    male choir
    Text: Jaan Bergmann
    Manuscript
  • Our Power [Meie jõud]
    male choir
    Text: Jaan Kärner
  • Spring Waters [Kevadveed]
    male choir
    Text: Fyodor Tyutchev (translated into Estonian by R. Põld)
    Manuscript
  • Work Song [Töölaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    male choir
    Text: Jaan Kärner
    Manuscript

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Instrumental works for children

  • Etude-Scherzo [Etüüd-scherzo]
    cello, piano
  • Etudes for Beginners [Etüüdid algajaile]
    10 etudes
    piano
  • Flatfoot Waltz [Labajalg]
    cello, piano
  • Piano Pieces for Beginners [Klaveripalad algajale kahel ja neljal käel]
    transcriptions of folk melodies and works by Estonian and Russian composers
    piano in two and four hands
  • Six Not Difficult Pieces for cello [Kuus mitte rasket pala]
    1. Romance
    2. Dance (Polka or Ingliska)
    3. Fugato
    4. Etude-scherzo
    5. Lullaby
    6. Waltz (Flat-footed Waltz)

    cello, piano
    Manuscript