Evald Aav
- 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
Operas
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The Vikings [Vikerlased]opera in three acts
1928
2 h 15 min
soloists, male choir, female choir, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, percussion, harp, strings
Libretto: Voldemar Loo
Fp: September 8, 1928, Theatre Estonia, director Hanno Kompus, conductor Raimund Kull, soloists Ida Loo-Talvari, Karl Ots, Aleksander Arder, Marta Rungi
CD „Nagu vahuse jõe... Juhatab Jüri Rent“, Eesti Kooriühing (2022); Academic Male Choir od Tallinn Polytechnical Institute, conductor Jüri Rent (only „Warriors' Chorus“)
CD „Urve Tauts“, Urve Tauts (2014); Urve Tauts, Hendrik Krumm (only duet of Juta and Ülo)
CD “Review of the Estonian choral music”, Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcasting (2011); Tartu Academic Male Choir, Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mihkel Kütson (only "Warriors' Chorus")
CD "Estonian National Opera 100. 1", Estonian Record Productions (2006); Ida Loo-Talvari (soprano), Eedo Karrisoo (tenor) (only Duet of Juta and Ülo)
CD "Estonian National Opera 100. 1", Estonian Record Productions (2006); Urve Tauts (soprano), Hendrik Krumm (tenor) (only Duet of Juta and Ülo)
CD “Opera arias & duets” CD 1, CD 3, Eesti Raadio (2006); Mare Jõgeva (soprano), Ivo Kuusk (tenor) (only Duet of Juta and Ülo)
CD “Aariaid ja duette ooperitest ja kammerlaule” (Arias and duets from operas and chamber songs), Eesti Raadio (2004); Maarja Haamer (soprano) (only Vaike's aria)
CD “Opera arias, duets & songs. Hendrik Krumm”, Eesti Raadio (2004); Henrik Krumm (tenor) (only Duet of Juta and Ülo and Ülo's aria)
CD “Review of the Estonian choral music”, Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation (2002); Tartu Academic Male Choir, Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mihkel Kütson (only "Warriors' Chorus")
CD “Opera arias & duets. Operetta and musical. Georg Ots”, Eesti Raadio (2001); Georg Ots (baritone), Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Sergei Prohhorov (only Olav's aria)
CD “Mis kaunim veel maailmas…”, Tartu Akadeemiline Meeskoor (2000); Tartu Academic Male Choir, Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mihkel Kütson (only "Warriors' Chorus")
CD “Vikerlased”, SE&JS (1997); Evald Tordik (Vaho, bass), Lehte Mark (Juta, soprano), Endel Ani (Ülo, tenor), Valentina Hein (Vaike, soprano), Viktor Taimre (Olav, baritone), Enn Raa (Hiietark, bass), Ernst Kruuda, Arli Jõgi, Ants Känd, Johannes Kade, Theatre Vanemuine chorus and orchestra, conductor Jaan Hargel, choir master Valdeko Viru
CD “Opera arias & duets. Tiit Kuusik”, Forte (1994); Tiit Kuusik (baritone), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Sergei Prohhorov (only Olav's aria)
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WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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Symphony in D minor [Sümfoonia d-moll]1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Scherzo. Flat-footed Waltz
4. Finale. Allegro
1937
33'
symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+0, celesta, 2 harps, strings
Fp: March 17, 1939
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Concert Waltz [Kontsertvalss]
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Life [Elu]symphonic poem
1933
35'
symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, percussion, strings
Fp: February 25, 1934
CD “Dirigeerib Vallo Järvi” [Conducts Vallo Järvi], Estonian Radio (1997); Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Vallo Järvi
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Musical pictures from the opera ''The Vikings'' [Muusikalised pildid ooperist ''Vikerlased'']suite
1. Folk Party and the Village Attack of the Swedes
2. Scene in the Grove
3. Juta's Grief
4. The Battle of Sigtuna
1933
16'
symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+0, celesta, harp, strings
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Untitled 12/8 in D flat Major [Pealkirjata 12/8 Des-duur]symphony orchestra: 2332, 4221, 1, harp, strings
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War Song [Sõjalaul]
Works for chamber orchestra
Works for wind orchestra
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1st Musical Picture "Folk Fest and the Attack of the Swedes" from the opera ''The Vikings'' [1. muusikaline pilt "Rahvapidu ja rootslaste pealetung külale" ooperist ''Vikerlased'']wind orchestra
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2nd Musical Picture from the Opera ''The Vikings'' [2. muusikaline pilt ooperist ''Vikerlased'']wind orchestra
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Ancient Estonians' March (Estonian March) [Vanade eestlaste marss (Eesti marss)]wind orchestra
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Festive March in A Flat Major [Pidulik marss As-duur]wind orchestra
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Festive March in D flat Major [Pidulik marss Des-duur]wind orchestra
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Festive Military March in B flat Major (Festive Police March) [Sõjaväe pidulik marss B-duur (Politsei pidulik marss)]wind orchestra
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Juta's Lament [Juta kaebelaul]from opera "The Vikings"
wind orchestra
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
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Melody (Idyll) [Meloodia (Idüll)]
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Dance (Burlesque) [Tants (burlesk)]violin, piano
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WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for piano
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Ballad in A minor [Ballaad a-moll]
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Two Estonian Dances [Kaks eesti tantsu]
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Two Preludes (Two Plastic Dances) [Kaks prelüüdi (Kaks plastilist tantsu)]
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Prelude in B flat minor [Prelüüd b-moll]
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Sonata for Piano in C major [Klaverisonaat C-duur]Evald Aav´s final composition in Tallinn Conservatory
1. Maestoso
2. Adagio
3. Scherzo
4. Rondo
1926
piano
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To Fortepiano [Forte-pianole]
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Andante in G minor
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A Phantastic Dance [Fantastiline tants]piano
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Etude No. 2 [Etüüd nr. 2]piano
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Lento (Melody) [Lento (Meloodia)]piano
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Memory Sheet (Album Sheet) [Mälestusleht g-moll (Albumileht)]piano
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VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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Morning Song [Hommikulaul]
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Song of the Homeland [Laul kodumaast]
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Protect My Homeland, Dear Lord [Kaitse, Jumal, mu isamaad]
Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)
Works for voice(s) and piano
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Salute to Spring [Tervitus kevadele]
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I Don't Know [Ma ei tea]
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Death of a Nightingale [Ööbiku surm]
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Seabird [Merilind]
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Young Love [Noor armastus]
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On Mother's Grave [Ema haual]
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I Wait for You [Sind ootan]
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Looking Down [Mahavaade]
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Oh Dear Maiden, Hear Me [Oh armas neiu, kuule mind]
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Your Face [Su pale]
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Bees [Mesilased]voice, piano
Text: Marie Under
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I'd Come [Ma tuleks]
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Juta´s Lament [Juta kaebelaul]
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Looked Quietly and Softly [Pehmelt tasakesi vaatas]voice, piano
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My Summer [Mu sui]3'
voice, piano
Text: Mart Lekstein
CD “Estonian Songs. Naan Põld”, Forte (1996); Naan Põld (tenor)
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Rise, Dainty Plant [Tõuse, taime õrnake]voice, piano
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Stinging Words [Aga kihutas sõnul haavama]
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The Only Request [Ainus palve]4'
voice, piano
Text: Henrik Visnapuu
CD “Estonian singer Jenny Siimon”, Eesti Raadio (2005); Jenny Siimon (soprano), Elsa Avesson (piano)
CD “Estonian Songs. Naan Põld”, Forte (1996); Naan Põld (tenor)
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Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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To Mother [Emale]
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My Sacred Homeland's Soil [Sa minu püha kodumaa pind]
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Young Love [Noor armastus]
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(We Are) Children of the North [Põhjamaa lapsed (Me oleme põhjamaa lapsed)]1934
2'
mixed choir
Text: Anna Haava
CD „Ajaraamat. Juhatab Arvo Ratassepp“, Eesti Naislaulu Selts (2019); State Mixed Choir of Choir Conductors, conductor Arvo Ratassepp
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Victory Song [Võidulaul]1930ndad
mixed choir
Text: Eduard Kook
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Bagpipe Song [Torupillilugu]
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Disappeared into the Night [Öösse ära kadus]
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Eokene, eo-eo
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For Liberty Day [Vabaduspühaks]
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Hail [Rahe]
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Hop [Humal]
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I Don't Understand [Ei saa aru]
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It’s a Feeling that Connects Thousands [On tunne, mis tuhandeid ühendab]mixed choir
Text: R. Tiidosoo
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Land Will Flourish and Sea Will Roar [Õitse maa ja müha meri]
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Let's Grow [Las kasvame]
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Morning [Hommik]2'
male choir, arrangements also for mixed and female choir
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD “Juhatab Ants Üleoja” [Conducts Ants Üleoja], EMLS (2006); Estonian Radio Mixed Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
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On My Beloved Country Lane [Meil aiaäärne tänavas]
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Slave's Lament [Orja kaebelaul]
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Song of Sorrow [Murelaul]3'
mixed choir
Text: folklore
CD “Juhatab Ants Üleoja” [Conducts Ants Üleoja], EMLS (2006); Estonian Radio Mixed Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
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Song of Youth [Noorte laul]
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Spouse Far Away [Kaasa kaugel]
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The Singer [Laulik]4'
mixed choir
Text: folklore
CD „Maastikud“, Helü (2022); Chamber Choir Helü, conductor Küllike Joosing
CD “Best of Estonian song festivals”, Forte (2005); Estonian Radio Mixed Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
CD “125 years of Estonian song festivals”, Forte (1994); Estonian Radio Mixed Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
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Time for Youth [Nooruse aeg]
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Time Given To Live [Aeg antud elada]1'30''
mixed choir
Text: Gustav Suits
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What to Give [Mis peaksin]mixed choir
Works for female choir a cappella
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Mermaid Choir [Näkineidude koor]
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Morning [Hommik]2'
male choir, arrangements also for mixed and female choir
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD “Juhatab Ants Üleoja” [Conducts Ants Üleoja], EMLS (2006); Estonian Radio Mixed Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
Works for male choir a cappella
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Hail [Rahe]
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Time for Youth [Nooruse aeg]1933
1'
male choir
Text: Gustav Suits
CD "60 years of Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University", Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University (2007); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Ants Üleoja
CD “Juhatab Ants Üleoja” [Conducts Ants Üleoja], EMLS (2006); Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Ants Üleoja
Distributor: EMIC EA 001
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(We Are) Children of the North [Põhjamaa lapsed (Me oleme põhjamaa lapsed)]
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Disappeared into the Night [Öösse ära kadus]1'15''
male choir
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD “A moment”, Revalia Lauluselts (2005); Revalia Chamber Male Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva
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Estonian Singermen's Motto [Eesti laulumeeste moto]male choir
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Hop [Humal]1'
male choir
Text: folklore
CD "60 years of Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University", Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University (2007); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Madis Kareda
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Morning [Hommik]2'
male choir, arrangements also for mixed and female choir
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD “Juhatab Ants Üleoja” [Conducts Ants Üleoja], EMLS (2006); Estonian Radio Mixed Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
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One Song I'd Like To Sing [Ühte laulu tahaks laulda]
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One's Own Island [Oma saar]3'
male choir
Text: Gustav Suits
CD “An island of my own”, RAM (2011), Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
CD “Juhatab Ants Üleoja” [Conducts Ants Üleoja], EMLS (2006); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
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Potter and Clay [Pottsepp ja savi]
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The Power of Song [Laulu võim]4'
male choir
Text: Juhan Liiv
CD “An island of my own”, RAM (2011), Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
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To a Maiden [Neiule]male choir
Text: Juhan Liiv
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To Become Bright [Kirgastus]
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War Song [Sõjalaul]from opera "The Vikings"
male choir
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Word, Word [Sõna, sõna]male choir
Text: Endel Loo
ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
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A Wish for Maidens [Neidude nõu]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble
vocal sextet, instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass
Text: folklore, Karl August Hermann
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Around the Christmas Tree [Jõulupuu juures]arrangement for vocal and instrumental ensemble
1st violin, 2nd violin, vocal sextet: soprano, alto, 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone, bass
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Birds Already Singing [Juba linnukesed]
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Birds Already Singing [Juba linnukesed]
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Birds Already Singing [Juba linnukesed]
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Come Far [Jõua ju kaugelta]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble
vocal sextet, instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass
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Deck Brother, Learn Brother [Ehi veli, õpi veli]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble
vocal sextet: soprano, alto, 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone, bass; instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass
Text: folklore
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Don´t Tell Your Pain to the World [Ära ilmal valu kaeba]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble
vocal sextet, instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass
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Fast as a Bird [Nagu linnutiivul]
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From Heaven Above to Earth I Come [Ma tulen taevast ülevalt]arrangement for vocal ensemble
vocal sextet: soprano, alto, 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone, bass
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I Bow [Ma kummardan]arrangement for vocal ensemble
vocal sextet: soprano, alto, 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone, bass
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Lyric Pieces, Op. 54, No. 2 "Norwegian March" (Edvard Grieg) [Lüürilised palad op. 54 nr. 2 "Norra marss" (Edvard Grieg)]
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Lyrical Pieces, Op. 57, No. 1 "Vanished Days" (Edvard Grieg) [Lüürilised palad op. 57 nr. 1 "Kadunud päevad" (Edvard Grieg)]
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Military March (Franz Schubert) [Sõjaväe marss (Franz Schubert)]arrangement by Evald Aav after Franz Schubert
symphony orchestra: 33222, 4321, percussion, strings
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Mother´s Heart [Ema süda]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble
vocal sextet, instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass
Text: Lydia Koidula
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My Dear Fatherland [Mu isamaa armas]
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O Christmas Tree [Oh, kuusepuu]arrangement for vocal and instrumental ensemble
1st violin, 2nd violin, vocal sextet: soprano, alto, 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone, bass
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Once I Pastured the Pigs at the Countryside [Kord olin maal ma seakarjus]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble
vocal sextet, instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass
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Pastorale (Molnar Antal) [Pastoraal (Molnar Antal)]
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Piano Sonata "Pathetic", 2nd movement (Ludwig van Beethoven) [Klaverisonaat "Pateetiline", 2. osa (Ludwig van Beethoven)]
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Piano Sonata No. 12, 1st movement (Ludwig van Beethoven) [Klaverisonaat nr. 12, 1. osa (Ludwig van Beethoven)]
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Piano Sonata No. 12, 1st movement (Ludwig van Beethoven) [Klaverisonaat nr. 12, 1. osa (Ludwig van Beethoven)]
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Piano Sonata No. 4, 2nd movement (Ludwig van Beethoven) [Klaverisonaat nr. 4, 2. osa (Ludwig van Beethoven)]
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Prou-Prou Proudly [Uhti, uhti uhkesti]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble
vocal sextet, instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano
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Scherzo (Edvard Grieg) [Skertso (Edvard Grieg)]
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Shines on the Ground of Fatherland [Isamaa hiilgava pinnala paistab]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble
vocal sextet, instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass
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Silent Night [Püha öö]arrangement for vocal and instrumental ensemble
1st violin, 2nd violin, vocal sextet: soprano, alto, 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone, bass
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Silk Flag and Silver Sails [Siidilipp ja hõbepurjed]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble
vocal sextet, instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass
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Stomach Cure for Juku [Kõhu rohi Jukule]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble after Karl August Hermann
boy's voice, vocal sextet, instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano
Text: folklore
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The Wanderer (Franz Schubert) [Rändaja (Franz Schubert)]
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Waif´s Song [Hulguse laul]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble
vocal sextet, instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass
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Wake [Ärgake]arrangement for vocal ensemble
vocal sextet: soprano, alto, 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone, bass
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Went to Visit [Lätsi küllä]arrangement for vocal- and instrumental ensemble
vocal sextet, instrumental ensemble: flute, clarinet in B, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass
Text: folklore
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When Kungla´s People [Kui Kungla rahvas]arrangement after Karl August Hermann´s piece
soloist, male choir
Text: Friedrich Kuhlbars
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