Peeter Laja

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for string orchestra

  • Went to Visit [Lätsi külla]
    string orchestra
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for organ and orchestra

  • Organ Concerto [Orelikontsert]
    based on Estonian folk tunes
    1. Moderato
    2. Largo
    3. Allegro
    1960
    organ, symphony orchestra: 2322, 2211, percussion (1+0), strings
    Fp: Peeter Laja (organ), Pärnu Symphony Orchestra, conductor Ilma Tõnisson; 1962, Estonia Concert Hall
    Manuscript
  • Fantasy [Fantaasia]
    1953
    organ, symphony orchestra
  • Festive March "Song and Work" [Pidulik marss "Laul ja töö"]
    based on Estonian and Russian folk tunes
    1950
    organ, symphony orchestra: 3322, 4231, 1+0, piano, strings
    Manuscript
  • Call, Call, Cuckoo [Kuku, sa kägu, kuldalindu]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1949–1950
    organ, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4210, 1+0, piano, strings
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

  • Humoresque [Humoresk]
    1st violin (saxophone), 2nd violin (oblig.), cello (saxophone), piano, clarinet in B, trumpet in B, trombone, double bass
    trio (piano, 1st violin, cello)
    quartet (piano, 1st violin, 2nd violin (oblig.), cello))
    quintet (piano, 1st violin, 2nd violin (oblig.), cello, double bass))
    and other bigger instrumental ensembles
    Manuscript

Duos

  • Here Are Maidens [Siin on neide lidusida]
    Runo Tune
    based on Estonian folk tune
    2 pianos
    Manuscript

Trios

  • Humoresque [Humoresk]
    1st violin (saxophone), 2nd violin (oblig.), cello (saxophone), piano, clarinet in B, trumpet in B, trombone, double bass
    trio (piano, 1st violin, cello)
    quartet (piano, 1st violin, 2nd violin (oblig.), cello))
    quintet (piano, 1st violin, 2nd violin (oblig.), cello, double bass))
    and other bigger instrumental ensembles
    Manuscript

Quartets

  • Humoresque [Humoresk]
    1st violin (saxophone), 2nd violin (oblig.), cello (saxophone), piano, clarinet in B, trumpet in B, trombone, double bass
    trio (piano, 1st violin, cello)
    quartet (piano, 1st violin, 2nd violin (oblig.), cello))
    quintet (piano, 1st violin, 2nd violin (oblig.), cello, double bass))
    and other bigger instrumental ensembles
    Manuscript

Quintets

  • Humoresque [Humoresk]
    1st violin (saxophone), 2nd violin (oblig.), cello (saxophone), piano, clarinet in B, trumpet in B, trombone, double bass
    trio (piano, 1st violin, cello)
    quartet (piano, 1st violin, 2nd violin (oblig.), cello))
    quintet (piano, 1st violin, 2nd violin (oblig.), cello, double bass))
    and other bigger instrumental ensembles
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for piano

  • Trois chants de Võrumaa [Kolm Võrumaa laulu]
    1. A Man from Haanja (Haanjamiis)
    2. Seto Folk (Setukõsõ)
    3. Visitation (Lätsi külla)
    1940
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Doleful Tune [Kurblik viis]
    piano or organ
    Manuscript
  • Here Are Maidens [Siin on neide lidusida]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • I'm Sleepless [Unetu on minu ase]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Let's Go, Let's Go, It's Not Far For Us [Lähme, lähme, käime, käime, mis see maa meil sinna minna]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Little March [Väike marss]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Little Prelude and a Song in F major [Väike prelüüd ja lauluke F-duur]
    Prelude and Song
    based on Estonian folk tune
    piano or organ
    Manuscript
  • Little Song in E major [Lauluke E-duur]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • March in G minor [Marss g-moll]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Nenia [Neenia]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Pastorale [Pastoraal]
    piano or organ
    Manuscript
  • Relatively Truthful Hunting Story [Jahilugu, milles tõtt on parasjagu]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Smart Treshing Floor [Targa rehealune]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Song Without Words I [Sõnadeta laul I]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Song Without Words II [Sõnadeta laul II]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Two Pieces on Mansi Motives (2 пьесы на вогульские мотивы) [Kaks pala mansi motiividel (2 пьесы на вогульские мотивы)]
    1. Allegretto
    2. Allegro con spirito
    piano or organ
    Manuscript

Works for organ

  • Intermezzo [Intermezzo]
    Smart Treshing Floor
    1964
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Festive March [Pidulik marss]
    based on Estonian and Russian folk tunes
    1950
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Across the Blue Sea [Mööda sinist merd]
    based on Russian folk tune
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Bylina [Bõliina]
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Come Home [Tule koju]
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Doleful Tune [Kurblik viis]
    piano or organ
    Manuscript
  • Five Pieces for Organ [Viis pala orelile]
    1. Präludium im estnischen Stil (Prelude in Estonian style)
    2. Lettisches Volkslied (Wehe Windchen) (Latvian folksong)
    3. Litauisches Lied (Lithuanian song)
    4. Lettischer Volkstanz (Rundtanz = Ritenītis) (Latvian folk-dance)
    5. Russisches Lied (Wie auf blauer See) (Russian song)
    organ
    CD „Organ Landscape: Latvia“, MDG (2008); Martin Rost (organ) (only Lettisches Volkslied)
    Publisher: Eres
    Manuscript
  • Hymns [Hümnid]
    organ
    Manuscript
  • I Would Not Hope [Ei lootnud, emake]
    based on Russian folk tune
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Little Prelude and a Song in F major [Väike prelüüd ja lauluke F-duur]
    Prelude and Song
    based on Estonian folk tune
    piano or organ
    Manuscript
  • Moon, Open the Gates [Kuu, ava väravad]
    based on Lithuanian folk tune
    organ
    Manuscript
  • My Friends [Sõbrad, sõbrannad]
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Pastorale [Pastoraal]
    piano or organ
    Manuscript
  • Prelude in C minor [Prelüüd c-moll]
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Prelude in E minor [Prelüüd e-moll]
    Like a Swallow
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Ritenītis [Ritenītis]
    based on Latvian folk tune
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Spin, Liisu [Ketra, Liisu]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Two Pieces on Mansi Motives (2 пьесы на вогульские мотивы) [Kaks pala mansi motiividel (2 пьесы на вогульские мотивы)]
    1. Allegretto
    2. Allegro con spirito
    piano or organ
    Manuscript
  • Ukranian Tune [Ukraina viis]
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Visla [Visla]
    based on Polish folk tune
    organ
    Manuscript
  • When I Was Little [Kui ma olin väiksekene]
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Много, много у сыра дуба [Много, много у сыра дуба]
    organ
    Manuscript

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Evening in Hometown [Õhtu kodulinnas]
    voice, piano
    Text: Väino Ilus
    Manuscript
  • I'm Sleepless [Unetu on minu ase]
    voice, piano
    Text: Minni Nurme
    Manuscript
  • Pärnu
    voice, piano
    Text: Karl Ehrmann
    Manuscript
  • Spring Is Near [Kevade lähenemine]
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • The Fields Are Narrow [Põllud kannatlikult kitsad]
    voice, piano
    Text: Minni Nurme
    Manuscript
  • Three Vocalises [Kolm vokaliisi]
    1. Andantino
    2. Moderato
    3. Allegro
    voice, piano
    Manuscript
  • Time to Sing [Aeg nüüd laulda]
    voice, piano
    Manuscript
  • Upside Down [Upa tilli]
    dedicated to Hella Klanman-Nõmtak
    voice, piano
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Who Should I Trust [Kellele hubast usalda]
    dedicated to Hella Klanman-Nõmtak
    voice, piano
    Text: Gustav Suits
    Manuscript
  • Yesterday's Mood [Oleks see tuju tunane]
    dedicated to Hella Klanman-Nõmtak
    voice, piano
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) with chord symbols or unspecified accompaniment

  • March of Pioneers [Pioneeride marss]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Ralf Parve

Works for choir a cappella

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • I Can't Stay Silent [Ei saa mitte vaiki olla]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1944
    youth choir (soprano, alto, baritone)
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • In the Evening [Õhtul]
    192?
    mixed choir
  • Poem of Love Delusion [Armluul]
    mixed choir
    Text: Erni Hiir

Works for female choir a cappella

  • Our Flag [Meie lipp]
    female choir or male choir
    Text: Erni Hiir
    Manuscript

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Our Flag [Meie lipp]
    female choir or male choir
    Text: Erni Hiir
    Manuscript

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Songs for children

  • March [Marss]
    voice, accompaniment
    Manuscript
  • Spring is Near [Kevade lähenemine]
    2 voices
    Text: Juhan Liiv
  • Upside Down [Upa tilli]
    dedicated to Hella Klanman-Nõmtak
    voice, piano
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript

Instrumental works for children

  • Invention and a Song [Inventsioon ja lauluke]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Little Prelude and a Song in C major [Väike prelüüd ja lauluke C-duur]
    piano
    Manuscript

FOLKSY MUSIC

  • Three Songs for Two Voices [Kolm laulu kahele häälele]
    1. Upside Down (Karl Eduard Sööt)
    2. Spring is Near (Juhan Liiv)
    3. Yesterday's Mood
    2 voices
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt, Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • Scherzino (Peeter Süda)
    orchestrated by Peeter Laja after Peeter Süda
    1947
    symphony orchestra: 3322, 4231, 1+0, strings
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby (K. 350, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) [Uinu, mu lind (Hällilaul, K. 350, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)]
    arrangement after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    1945
    youth choir (soprano, alto, baritone)
    Manuscript
  • I Walked on the Field (Cyrillus Kreek) [Ma kõndisin vainul (Cyrillus Kreek)]
    based on folk tune from Karksi, arrangement after Cyrillus Kreek
    1944
    youth choir (soprano, alto, baritone)
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Lyrical Song (Issaak Dunayevsky) [Lüüriline laul (Issaak Dunajevski)]
    arrangement after Issaak Dunajevski
    1944
    youth choir (soprano, alto, baritone)
    Manuscript
  • Alla Ballata (Heino Eller) [Alla ballata (Heino Eller)]
    arrangement for organ after Heino Eller
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Anthem of ESSR (Gustav Ernesaks) [Eesti NSV hümn (Gustav Ernesaks)]
    arrangement for organ after Gustav Ernesaks
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Cantata (Eugen Kapp) [Kantaat (Eugen Kapp)]
    arrangement for organ after Eugen Kapp
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Choir from opera "Prince Igor" (Alexander Borodin) [Asunikkude koor ooperist "Vürst Igor" (Aleksandr Borodin)]
    arrangement for organ after Alexander Borodin
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Court (Суд) (Mily Balakirev) [Kohus (Суд) (Mili Balakirev)]
    arrangement for organ after Mily Balakirev
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Oh You Winter (Уж ты зимушка) (Mily Balakirev) [Oh, sa talv (Уж ты зимушка) (Mili Balakirev)]
    arrangement for organ after Mily Balakirev
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Organ Concerto, Op. 7, No. 1 (Georg Friedrich Händel) [Orelikontsert op. 7, nr. 1 (Georg Friedrich Händel)]
    1. Andante
    2. Largo, e piano
    3. Bourrée
    orchestration after Georg Friedrich Händel
    piano, symphony orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Swing Song (Mihkel Lüdig) [Kiigelaul (Mihkel Lüdig)]
    arrangement after Mihkel Lüdig
    youth choir (soprano, alto, baritone)
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Yagory Hraby (Егорий Храбый) (Mily Balakirev) [Jegori Hrabõi (Егорий Храбый) (Mili Balakirev)]
    arrangement for organ after Mily Balakirev
    organ
    Manuscript
  • Рассказали Федот от пива не пьёт (Mily Balakirev) [Рассказали Федот от пива не пьёт (Mili Balakirev)]
    arrangement for organ after Mily Balakirev
    organ
    Manuscript