Eduard Oja
- Works for the stage
- Works for orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Incidental music
- Orchestrations and arrangements
WORKS FOR THE STAGE
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Patriotic Fantasy „Happiness” [Isamaaline fantaasia Õnn]The work is not preserved
1926-1927?
Libretto: Eduard Oja
Fp: Elva Primary School, directed and conducted by Eduard Oja
Operas
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A Redeemed Vow [Lunastatud vanne]1st prize in the competition for new stage works in 1940
Opera in three acts, four scenes and prologue
(the score is partly preserved)
soloists, mixed choir, symphony orchestra
Libretto: Eduard Oja ja Eino Uuli (1st redaction 1938-1940), Bernard Kangro (2nd red. 1940-1941), Paul Rummo (3rd red. 1945)
Fp: never performed
Manuscript
Musical and/or drama and/or dance works for stage
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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Suite in Old Style [Süit vanas stiilis]1. Introduction. Allegro
2. Allegro scherzando
3. Andante cantabile
4. Finale
1945
12'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+2, harp, strings
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Sea Song [Mere laul]symphonic picture
1942
11'
symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+1, celesta, harp, strings
Fp: conductor Eduard Tubin; May 21, 1941, Theatre Vanemuine, Tartu
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Mysteries [Müsteeriumid]1941
15'
symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+2, celesta, harp, strings
Fp: Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, conductor Eduard Tubin; October 3, 1942, Theatre Vanemuine, Tartu
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Symphony No. 1 [Sümfoonia nr. 1]1. Prelude. Allegro moderato
2. Andante
3. Allegro maestoso
1939–1947
35'
symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+1, celesta, organ, harp, strings
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The Musicians of Village [Külamoosekandid]1. Mäeotsa-Farm
2. Oats-Jaan
3. Flatfooted Waltz
1939?
symphony orchestra: 2121, 2210, percussion, strings
Fp: Radio-Broadcasting Orchestra, conductor Priit Nigula; October 11, 1939, Tallinn, Radio
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Aelita’s Suite [Aeliita süit]Symphonic suite. Originally for violin and piano (1932)
1. The Ancient Song
2. Magri’s Tomb
3. The Dance of the Magazitly
1938
9'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, percussion, 2 harps, celesta, strings
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Estonian Dance (Setu Dance) [Eesti tants (Setu tants)]1937
3'
symphony orchestra: 1121, 2210, percussion (1+1), piano, strings
Fp: Radio-Broadcasting Orchestra, conductor Olav Roots; 11.01.1940, Tallinn, Radio
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Humoresque [Humoresk]1936
5'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, percussion, harp, piano, strings
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Symphonic Fantasy [Sümfooniline fantaasia]1936
14'
symphony orchestra: 1121, 2210, percussion (1+1), piano, harp, solo violin, strings
Fp: Heino Eller anniversary concert, conductor Raimund Kull; March 7, 1937, Tallinn, Radio
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Trilogy of Time [Aja triloogia]originally for cello and piano (1934)
1. Life
2. Eternity
3. The Present Day
1936
6'
symphony orchestra: 1121, 2210, timpanis, harp, piano, strings
Fp: 10th anniversary concert of Tartu Higher Music School in Vanemuine Theatre, conductor Eduard Oja; Tartu, December 10, 1937
CD „Silent moods: chamber music”, Estonian Classics (2008); Teet Järvi (cello), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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The Garden of the Torments [Piinade aed]The work is not preserved
1935(?)
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Night Poem [Ööpoeem]1931
symphony orchestra
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Beauty Poem [Ilupoeem]1930
10'
symphony orchestra: 3322, 4231, 1+1, harp, strings
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje; December 3, 1988
Distributor: Publication from 1988 is available in EMIC Music Shop
Manuscript
Works for string orchestra
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Silent Moods [Vaikivad meeleolud]originally for piano (1930?)
1. Lento con moto
2. Lento assai
3. Andante
1933/1934?
6'
string orchestra
Fp: Radio-Broadcasting Orchestra, conductor Olav Roots; November 2, 1939, Tallinn, Radio
CD „1993/1994”, Tallinna Music High School (1995); The children string orchestra of the Tallinn music high school, conductor Toivo Peäske
Publisher: Estonian Classics (2012)
Manuscript
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
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Ballade [Ballaad]1943
cello, harp
Fp: (presumable fp) Aare Tammesalu (cello), Eda Peäske (harp); January 22, 2005, 100th anniversary concert of Eduard Oja in Tallinn Town Hall
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Estonian Dance No. 2 [Eesti tants nr. 2]
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Berceuse1938
violin, piano
Fp: Urmas Vulp (violin), Vardo Rumessen (piano); November 27, 1985, Tartu State University
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Lullaby [Hällilaul]1937
3'
violin, piano
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Poem [Poeem]The work is not preserved
III Prize in the competition of new works for piano and violin (Estonian Academic Composers' Association)
1937
violin, piano
Fp: (presumable fp) Rudolf Palm (violin); February 1, 1937
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A Song Without Name [Nimetu laul]The work is not preserved
1934
violin, piano
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Estonian Dance No. 1 (Setu Dance) [Eesti tants nr. 1 (Setu tants)]1934
2'
violin, piano
Fp: (presumable fp) Evald Turgan (violin), Olav Roots (piano); May 1, 1935
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Trilogy of Time [Aja triloogia]also version for symphony orchestra (1936)
1. Life
2. Eternity
3. The Present Day
1934
6'
cello, piano
CD "The Estonian Cello", Toccata Next (2024); Valle-Rasmus Roots (cello), Sten Lassmann (piano)
CD „Silent moods: chamber music”, Estonian Classics (2008); Teet Järvi (cello), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
Publisher: Estonian Classics
Distributor: EMIK EC 003
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Aelita’s Suite [Aeliita süit]version for symphony orchestra in 1938
1. The Ancient Song
2. Magri’s Tomb
3. The Dance of the Magazitly
1932
8'
violin, piano
Fp: Vladimir Alumäe (violin); March 13, 1939, Concert Hall of Tallinn State Conservatory
Digital single "Oja. The dance of the Magazitly", Deutsche Grammophon (2024); Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Karolina Aavik (piano) (3rd movement "The Dance of the Magazitly")
CD "Vladimir Alumäe", ERR (2017). Vladimir Alumäe (violin), Olav Roots (piano). Only 1st movement "The Ancient Song"
CD "Estnische Violinmusik/Estonian violin music/Eesti viiulimuusika", Eres (1997); Urmas Vulp (violin), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD "Silent moods: chamber music", Estonian Classics (2008); Urmas Vulp (violin), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
Publisher: Eres
Distributor: EMIC Eres 2746
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Sonata [Sonaat]The work is not preserved
1930
violin, piano
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Light Rhythms [Kerged rütmid (Lõbusad rütmid)]3'
violin, piano
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Nocturne [Nokturn]violin, piano
Fp: (presumable fp) Herbert Laan (violin); August 8, 1946
Quintets
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Piano Quintet [Klaverikvintett]1st Prize at the competition of Estonian Academic Composers' Assosiation for new chamber music (1935)
I Allegro moderato
II Andante con moto
III Allegro scherzando
IV Presto
1935
17'
string quartet, piano
Fp: Olav Roots (piano), Rudolf Palm (1. violin), Herbert Laan (2. violin), Artur Saat (viola), August Karjus (cello); January 24, 1936, Concert Hall of Tallinn Conservatory
CD „Silent moods: chamber music”, Estonian Classics (2008); Maaja Rumessen (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano), Urmas Vulp (1. violin), Toomas Nestor (2. violin), Andrus Järvi (viola), Teet Järvi (cello)
Manuscript -
The Children of the North [Põhjamaa lapsed]
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for harp
Works for piano
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Adagio
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Allegro umoristico
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Dream [Unelm]1946?
piano
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Estonian Dance for Piano [Eesti tants klaverile]1939?
piano
Publisher: Ilukirjandus ja Kunst, 1941
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Silent Moods [Vaikivad meeleolud]also for string orchestra (1933/34?)
three parts
1930?
5'
piano
CD "To the North...", Klangex, Estonian Record Productions (2022); Ivari Ilja (piano)
CD „Northern Lights. Treasury of Estonian piano music“, Estonian Association of Professional Musicians, Estonian Pianists’ Union (2019); Mati Mikalai
CD "Estonian piano music", Estonian Piano Teachers' Society (2009); Bruno Lukk (piano)
CD „Silent moods: chamber music”, Estonian Classics (2008); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
Publisher: Estonian Classics (2012)
Distributor: EMIC EC 018
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Suggestions [Sugestioonid]1. Longing
2. Complaints
3. Sadness
4. Death (The Shadows of Toonela)
1929-1932
8'
piano
Fp: Vardo Rumessen; May 8, 1976, Estonian Theatre and Music Museum
CD "To the North...", Klangex, Estonian Record Productions (2022); Ivari Ilja (piano)
CD „Silent moods: chamber music”, Estonian Classics (2008); Vardo Rumessen (piano)
Publisher: Estonian Classics
Distributor: EMIC EC 006
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Malgoe mi vagadas [Malgoe mi vagadas]
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Variations on an Estonian Folk Tune „Kurval meelel kõnnin mina” („Walking Sadly”) [Variatsioonid eesti rahvaviisi teemale "Kurval meelel kõnnin mina"]variation-fantasy
1. Theme (Andante)
2. Variation I (Un poco piu mosso)
3. Variation II (Grazioso)
4. Variation III (Allegro)
5. Variation IV (Andante sostenuto)
6. Variation V (Allegretto)
7. Variation VI (Andante con moto)
8. Variation VII (Scherzando)
9. Variation VIII (Vivace)
10. Variation IX
11. Variation X (Marcia funebre)
1928
19'
piano
Fp: Vardo Rumessen; April 25, 1981, Estonian Theatre and Music Museum
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Nocturne [Nokturn]
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Estonian Dance No. 2 for Piano [Eesti tants nr. 2 klaverile]piano
Manuscript -
Lullaby [Hällilaul]Dedicated to Evi Põlluaas
piano
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Sonatina [Sonatiin]The work is not preserved
piano
Works for organ
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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The Great October [Suur oktoober (Oktoobri võit)]1947
reader, mixed choir, symphony orchestra
Text: Mart Raud
Fp: Jenny Siimon, Vootele Veikat, conductor Alfred Karindi; November 8, 1947, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, the re-opening ceremony of reconstructed Estonia theatre and concert building
Manuscript
Works for female choir and orchestra
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Big Mary and Little Peter [Suurt Marit ja Pisikest Peetrit]grotesque
1933
soprano, tenor, female choir, orchestra: 2020, 0100, 1+2, piano
Text: folklore
Fp: Female choir of Tartu Female Singing Association, soloists Linda Tubin (soprano), Priit Hallap (tenor), conductor Eduard Oja; November 1, 1933, concert of Tartu Female Singing Association in Theatre Vanemuine, Tartu
Distributor: Publication from 1988 is available in EMIC Music Shop
Manuscript
Works for male choir and orchestra
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Going Home [Kojuminek]Cantata
The score was destroyed in 1944, only the choir parts are preserved
baritone, male choir, symphony orchestra
Text: Marie Under
Fp: Male Choir of Tartu Male Singing Association, soloist Arno Niithof, conductor Eduard Tubin; November 28, 1943, Vanemuine Concert Hall, Tartu
Commissioned by: Eduard Tubin and Male Choir of Tartu Male Singing Association, for the 20th anniversary of the choir
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The Ancient Man [Ürginimene]cantata
The work is partly preserved
male choir, symphony orchestra: 3323, 6331, 1+1, harp, strings
Manuscript
Works for voice(s) and orchestra
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Night Poem [Ööpoeem]1933
3'
baritone, symphony orchestra: 2020, 2110, percussion, strings
Text: Anna Haava
Fp: soloist Arno Niitof (baritone); November 1, 1933, concert of Tartu Female Singing Association
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The Children of the North [Põhjamaa lapsed]originally for voice and piano (1928)
Dedicated to Els Vaarman
4'
voice, symphony orchestra
Text: Anna Haava
Works for voice(s) and piano
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Lullaby [Hällilaul]
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Two Little Clouds [Kaks pilvekest]1937
3'
voice, piano
Text: R. Hanson
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
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Flowerfind [Lilleleid]1935
2'
voice, piano
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
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The Last Song [Viimne laul]1935
3'
voice, piano
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
CD „Opera arias & duets”, Estonian Radio (2006); Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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The Sea [Meri]
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White Gate [Valge värav]In memory of Leenart Neumann
1934
3'
soprano or tenor, piano
Text: Marie Under
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
CD „Opera arias & duets”, Estonian Radio (2006); Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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You and Me [Sina ja mina]1934
2'
voice, piano
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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Autumn Tempest [Sügisemaru]1933
2'
voice, piano
Text: Marie Under
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Vaikivad meeleolud: kammermuusika” [„Silent moods: chamber music”], Estonian Classics (2008); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
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Can't See Any More [Ei näe enam]1933
4'
voice, piano
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Silent moods: chamber music”, Estonian Classics (2008); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
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Night Poem [Ööpoeem]1933
3'
voice, piano
Text: Anna Haava
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Vaikivad meeleolud: kammermuusika” [„Silent moods: chamber music”], Estonian Classics (2008); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
CD „Metsateel: eesti soololaule” [„On the forest path: Estonian songs”], Forte (1998); Tiit Kuusik (baritone)
CD „Eesti soololaule/Estnische Lieder/Estonian songs”, Forte (1996); Naan Põld (tenor)
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The Dragonfly [Kiil]1933
2'
voice, piano
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
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The Forest [Mets]1933
5'
voice, piano
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
CD „Opera arias & duets”, Eesti Raadio (2006); Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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Under the Trees [Puude all]1932
6'
voice, piano
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
CD „Opera arias & duets”, Estonian Radio (2006); Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
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We Were Like Children [Me olime nagu lapsed]1931
2'
voice, piano
Text: Anna Haava
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
CD „Opera arias & duets”, Estonian Radio (2006); Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Eesti ja itaalia laule esitab Mati Palm” [Mati Palm Sings Estonian and Italian Songs], Kuldklassika (2002); Mati Palm (bassbaritone), Peep Lassmann (piano)
CD „Eesti soololaule/Estnische Lieder/Estonian songs”, Forte (1996); Naan Põld (tenor)
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The Children of the North [Põhjamaa lapsed]dedicated to Els Vaarman
1928
4'
voice, piano
Text: Anna Haava
Fp: Els Vaarmann (soprano); April 15, 1929, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Tallinn Conservatory students’ concert
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Ivo Kuusk”, Ivo Kuusk (2007); Ivo Kuusk (tenor)
CD „Opera arias & duets”, Estonian Radio (2006); Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Mati Palm Sings Estonian and Italian Songs”, Kuldklassika (2002); Mati Palm (bassbaritone), Peep Lassmann (piano)
CD „Laulupärg” [Wreath of Songs], Jüri Pärg (1998); Jüri Pärg (baritone), Valdur Roots (piano)
CD „Metsateel: eesti soololaule” [On the Forest Path: Estonian Songs], Forte (1998); Tiit Kuusik (baritone)
CD „Eesti soololaule/Estnische Lieder/Estonian songs”, Forte (1996); Naan Põld (tenor)
Publisher: Estonian Classics
Distributor: EMIC Manuscript -
Loneliness [Üksildus]
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Weakness [Jõuetus]2'
voice, piano
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
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Quartet for soprano and piano trio „In the winter night” [Sopranikvartett "Talveöine"]1930
6'
soprano, violin, cello, piano
Text: Jaan Kärner
Fp: Lydia Patrason (soprano), Olav Roots (piano), Boris Muršak (violin), Mendel Slatkin (cello); May 11, 1930
CD „Kinder des Nordens. Eduard Oja. Lieder“, Melodija, Estonian Classics (1983/2015); Ivo Kuusk (tenor), Mati Palm (bass-baritone), Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano)
CD „Silent moods: chamber music”, Estonian Classics (2008); Maaja Rumessen (soprano), Vardo Rumessen (piano), Urmas Vulp (violin), Teet Järvi (cello)
Manuscript
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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The Fisherman’s Son [Kaluri poeg]
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The Great Mary and the Little Peter [Suurt Marit ja Pisikest Peetrit]Konstantin Türnpu Prize, 1940
1929/1939
mixed choir
Text: Estonian folklore
Fp: Mixed choir Raudam, conductor Karl Leinus; March 5, 1939, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
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The Flag Song of Tsirguliina Mixed Choir [Tsirgukeste lipulaul]Dedicated to 15th anniversary of Tsirguliina mixed choir Tsirgukesed
1938?
mixed choir
Text: E. Ragal
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The Singer [Laulik]1936?
2'
male choir or female choir or mixed choir or children’s choir
Text: Estonian folklore
Fp: The 4th Male Singing Day in Tartumaa 1936
CD „Looda ja armasta“, Kammerkoor Solare (2012); Chamber Choir Solare, conductors Elo Üleoja and Keio Soomelt
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The Song of Hedgehog’s Eyes and of Squirrel’s Nose [Laul siili silmadest ja orava nõnast]
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Cagebird [Puurilind]1935?
mixed choir
Text: Ernst Enno
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The Crow, Pious Bird [Vares vaga linnukene]1935
female choir or mixed choir or male choir
Text: Estonian folklore
Fp: (presumable fp.) Songfest in Tartumaa, 1935
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In the Summer Night [Suveööl]1932?
3'
female choir or mixed choir (arranged by Tuudur Vettik) or male choir
Text: Anna Haava
Fp: November 10, 1939
CD „Laulusild”/„Bridge of song” / TAN, TAM (1998); Eesti Teaduste Akadeemia Naiskoor [Female Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences], conductor Merike Toro
CD „Eesti Koorijuhtide Naiskoor” [Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors], Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors (1998); Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Ants Sööt
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If There Is Not [Kui ei ole]
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Fall Asleep [Uinu]
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I Love You, Homeland [Armastan sind, kodumaa]mixed choir
Text: H. Riistan
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Memoir [Mälestus]The work is not preserved
mixed choir
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Night Herding [Õitsi, õitsi]1'
mixed choir
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The Cuckoo is Calling [Kägu kukub]
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The Weaving Song [Kangakudumise laul]1'
mixed choir
Text: folklore
CD „ESTO – 96: ülemaailmsed Eesti Kultuuripäevad” [ESTO – 96: World’s Estonian Culture Days], Forte (1996)
Manuscript
Works for female choir a cappella
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The Singer [Laulik]1936?
2'
male choir or female choir or mixed choir or children’s choir
Text: Estonian folklore
Fp: The 4th Male Singing Day in Tartumaa 1936
CD „Looda ja armasta“, Kammerkoor Solare (2012); Chamber Choir Solare, conductors Elo Üleoja and Keio Soomelt
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Adam Had Seven Sons [Aadamal oli seitse poega]1935
female choir or children’s choir
Text: Estonian folklore
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The Crow, Pious Bird [Vares vaga linnukene]1935
female choir or mixed choir or male choir
Text: Estonian folklore
Fp: (presumable fp.) Songfest in Tartumaa, 1935
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You and Me [Sina ja mina]1932/1934?
female choir (1932) or male choir (1934?)
Text: Juhan Liiv
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Grey Song [Hall laul]1933
2'
female choir
Text: Ernst Enno
Fp: (presumable fp.) Song Fest in Kaarepere, 1933
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In the Summer Night [Suveööl]1932?
3'
female choir or mixed choir (arranged by Tuudur Vettik) or male choir
Text: Anna Haava
Fp: November 10, 1939
CD „Laulusild”/„Bridge of song” / TAN, TAM (1998); Eesti Teaduste Akadeemia Naiskoor [Female Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences], conductor Merike Toro
CD „Eesti Koorijuhtide Naiskoor” [Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors], Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors (1998); Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Ants Sööt
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The Magician [Imetegija]1932
female choir
Text: folklore
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Solitude [Üksildus]female choir
Text: Juhan Liiv
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The Heathflower [Nõmmelill]female choir
Text: Anna Haava
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The Ice Fern [Jäälill]female choir
Fp: (presumable fp.) Concert of Lembit Verlin's female choir, 1962
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The Weaving Song [Kangakudumise laul]1'
female choir
Text: folklore
CD "Estonian TV Youth Choir", Lasteekraani Muusikastuudio (2009); Estonian Television Youth Choir, conductor Külli Kiivet
CD „Vivat Academia!”, University of Tartu (1997); Academic Female Choir of Tartu University, conductor Vaike Uibopuu
Works for male choir a cappella
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The Call of Friendship [Sõpruse hüüd]
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The Smith-Aldertree [Sepakene, lepakene]
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Waves [Lained]
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The Singer [Laulik]1936?
2'
male choir or female choir or mixed choir or children’s choir
Text: Estonian folklore
Fp: The 4th Male Singing Day in Tartumaa 1936
CD „Looda ja armasta“, Kammerkoor Solare (2012); Chamber Choir Solare, conductors Elo Üleoja and Keio Soomelt
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The Crow, Pious Bird [Vares vaga linnukene]1935
female choir or mixed choir or male choir
Text: Estonian folklore
Fp: (presumable fp.) Songfest in Tartumaa, 1935
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You and Me [Sina ja mina]1932/1934?
female choir (1932) or male choir (1934?)
Text: Juhan Liiv
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In the Summer Night [Suveööl]1932?
3'
female choir or mixed choir (arranged by Tuudur Vettik) or male choir
Text: Anna Haava
Fp: November 10, 1939
CD „Laulusild”/„Bridge of song” / TAN, TAM (1998); Eesti Teaduste Akadeemia Naiskoor [Female Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences], conductor Merike Toro
CD „Eesti Koorijuhtide Naiskoor” [Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors], Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors (1998); Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Ants Sööt
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The Magician [Imetegija]
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Little Brother’s Misadventure [Väikevelle äpardus]male choir
Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
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The Motto of Estonian Male Singers ["Eesti Laulumeeste" moto]male choir
Fp: May 23, 2002, Tallinn
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The Spinning-wheel [Vokiratas]Estonian folk tune
male choir
Text: Estonian folklore
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The Weaving Song [Kangakudumise laul]1'
male choir
Text: folklore
Works for children’s choir a cappella
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The Singer [Laulik]1936?
2'
male choir or female choir or mixed choir or children’s choir
Text: Estonian folklore
Fp: The 4th Male Singing Day in Tartumaa 1936
CD „Looda ja armasta“, Kammerkoor Solare (2012); Chamber Choir Solare, conductors Elo Üleoja and Keio Soomelt
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Adam Had Seven Sons [Aadamal oli seitse poega]1935
female choir or children’s choir
Text: Estonian folklore
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The Boys to the Row [Poisid ritta]children’s choir
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The Swallow [Piiri, pääri, pääsukene]1'
children’s choir
Works for vocal ensemble
Works for solo voice
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Fool´s Songs [Narri laulud]voice
Manuscript
INCIDENTAL MUSIC
Music to plays
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Music for Eduard Vilde's play „The Battle of Mahtra” [Muusika Eduard Vilde näidendile "Mahtra sõda"]arrangement by Rein Ploom
2. Interlude I
3. Interlude II
6. Prelude III
1946
wind orchestra
Manuscript -
Music for Charles Perrault's play „Puss in Boots” [Muusika Charles Perrault’ näidendile „Saabastega kass”]1. Prologue. Humoristic Cats' Dance
2. Carnival
2a. Duet (Toma and Michael)
3. Cat Song
3a. Song of Jean
4. Song of Susanne
5. Cat and Susanne
6. Dance-march of Kur-mur Tribe
7. Song a capella
8a. Fanfares of the King
8b. March
9. Song of Cats
10. -
11. Aria of the Cat
12. = 8.
13. Dance (Pas-de-pane)
14b. Menuet
14c. Dance (Polonaise)
15. Finale I
16. Cook Boys
17. Lullaby of Cannibal
18. -
19. Metamorphosis: a) Giraffe, b) Lion, c) Mouse
20. Finale II
1945
soloists, vocal ensemble, female choir, boys' choir, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 1021, alto saxophone in Es, 2210, 1+3, piano, strings
Fp: conductor Linda Saul; April 21, 1946, Estonian State Youth Theatre
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Music for William Shakespeare's play „King Lear” [Muusika William Shakespeare’i näidendile "Kuningas Lear"]1. Fanfare
2. Coming Home After a Hunting Trip (Hunting Music)
3., 4. Tacet
5. Trumpets of Cornwall
6. Kent Falls Asleep
7. Tacet
8. Trumpets
9. Prelude and Melodrama
9a. Storm
10., 11. Tacet
12. Festive Music
13. Afterplay
14. The Curing-music
15. Marcia
16. Fanfares I and II (Trumpets I and II)
17. Finale
1945
symphony orchestra: 1121, 2310, 1+3, piano or harp, strings
Fp: conductor Linda Saul; December 23, 1945, Estonian State Drama Theatre
Manuscript -
Music for Eduard Vilde's play „The Battle of Mahtra” [Muusika Eduard Vilde näidendile "Mahtra sõda"]1. Prelude I
2. Interlude I
3. Interlude II
4. Prelude II
5., 6. Tacet
7. Epilogue
1944
symphony orchestra: 1020, 2210, 1+2, piano, strings
Fp: conductor Linda Saul; December 30, 1944, Estonian State Youth Theatre
Manuscript -
Music for August Kitzberg's play "Air the Tailor and His Lottery" [Muusika August Kitzbergi näidendile "Rätsep Õhk ja tema õnneloos"]Act I
- Prologue
1. The Opening Song
2. Air the Artist
Act II
3. Air's Dream
4. Henn's Wooing
Act III
5. Concert of the Seven Tailors: I March, II Dust of Sound
6. Villagers' Fest I: I Neighbour's Tiina. Flatfooted Waltz
7. Villagers' Fest II: Kaera-Jaan
8. Song of Sorrow
8a. Song of Joy
9. Air’s Love
10. Finale I
Act IV
11. Finale II
11a. Epilogue
1943
soloists, male choir, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 1200, 0210, percussion (1+2), piano, strings
Libretto: Karl Söödor after a play by August Kitzberg
Fp: September 21, 1943, Labourers' Theatre
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Music for a stage play „In the Backyard” by Oskar Luts [Muusika Oskar Lutsu näidendile "Tagahoovis"]the work is not preserved, except "Hooligans' Song"
1935
choir, piano
Fp: September 26, 1935
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Music for a stage play „Judith” by Anton Hansen Tammsaare [Muusika Anton Hansen Tammsaare näidendile "Juudit"]1935
Fp: director Viktor Hion; September 25, 1935, Tartu Drama Theater
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Music for a stage play by Carl August Görner „Little Red-cap” [Muusika Carl August Görneri näidendile „Punamütsike”]Wolf´s Dance (piano)
1934
Fp: conductor Eduard Oja; October 28, 1934, Tartu Drama Theatre
Commissioned by: Tartu Drama Theatre
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Music for a stage play by Carlo Coldoni „A Servant to Two Masters” [Muusika Carlo Coldoni näidendile „Kahe Isanda teener”](in cooperation with Eugen Kapp)
Fp: conductor Leo Virkhaus; November 26, 1942, Tartu Drama Theatre
ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
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Bach-Oja. Prelude and Fugue (B-flat minor) [Bach-Oja. Prelüüd ja fuuga b-moll]orchestration of Prelude and Fugue B-Flat minor by J. S. Bach
1939?
string orchestra
Fp: Vanemuine Concert Hall, Tartu, conductor Eduard Oja; May 2, 1939
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Marcia Funebre (Ludwig van beethoven) [Marcia Funebre (Ludwig van Beethoven)]orchestration by Eduard Oja after Ludwig van Beethoven
1929
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4200, 1, strings
Manuscript