Kristjan Randalu
- Works for orchestra
- Works for solo instrument(s) and orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Orchestrations and arrangements
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for string orchestra
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Rignana2021
6'
string orchestra
Fp: Chamber Orchestra ME104, conductor Valle-Rasmus Roots; January 28, 2022, Estonian Traditional Music Centre, Viljandi
Commissioned by: Uus Kontsert
Distributor: EMIC KR 020
Works for big band
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Pippi Longstocking [Pipi Pikksukk]Arrangement of the song by Ülo Vinter with the same title
2020/2022
9'
big band
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra; July 31, 2020, Triigi Philharmonic, Saaremaa, Estonia
CD/LP "Sisu", Whirlwind Recordings (2022); Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Wolf Kerschek
Distributor: EMIC KR 007
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Sisu2021
8'
big band
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Wolf Kerschek; August 29, 2021, Vaba Lava, Tallinn, Estonia, Jazzkaar Festival
CD/LP “Sisu", Whirlwind Recordings (2022); Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Wolf Kerschek
Distributor: EMIC KR 021
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Spielchen und Rechenschaft2021
big band
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Wolf Kerschek; August 29, 2021, Vaba Lava, Tallinn, Estonia, Jazzkaar Festival
CD/LP "Sisu", Whirlwind Recordings (2022); Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Wolf Kerschek
Distributor: EMIC KR 022
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Absence2020
7'
big band
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra; July 31, 2020, Triigi Philharmonic, Saaremaa, Estonia
Distributor: EMIC KR 005
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Lünk2020
10'
big band
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra; July 31, 2020, Triigi Philharmonic, Saaremaa, Estonia
CD/LP "Sisu", Whirlwind Recordings (2022); Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Wolf Kerschek
Distributor: EMIC KR 003
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Mouse-Hunt [Hiirejaht]Arrangement of the song by Uno Naissoo with the same title
2020
6'
big band
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra; July 31, 2020, Triigi Philharmonic, Saaremaa, Estonia
CD/LP "Sisu", Whirlwind Recordings (2022); Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Wolf Kerschek
Distributor: EMIC KR 006
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Partly Clouded2020
7'
big band
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra; July 31, 2020, Triigi Philharmonic, Saaremaa, Estonia
CD/LP “Sisu", Whirlwind Recordings (2022); Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Wolf Kerschek
Distributor: EMIC KR 001
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Sheep Song [Lambalaul]Arrangement of the song by Olav Ehala with the same title
2020
9'
big band
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra; July 31, 2020, Triigi Philharmonic, Saaremaa, Estonia
CD/LP "Sisu", Whirlwind Recordings (2022); Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Wolf Kerschek
Distributor: EMIC KR 008
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Song of Freedom [Laul vabadusest]2020
6'
big band
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra; July 31, 2020, Triigi Philharmonic, Saaremaa, Estonia
CD/LP "Sisu", Whirlwind Recordings (2022); Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Wolf Kerschek
Distributor: EMIC KR 002
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Valse hésitante2020
8'
big band
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra; July 31, 2020, Triigi Philharmonic, Saaremaa, Estonia
CD/LP “Sisu", Whirlwind Recordings (2022); Kristjan Randalu (piano), New Wind Jazz Orchestra, conductor Wolf Kerschek
Distributor: EMIC KR 004
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA
Works for violin and orchestra
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O wie will ich triumphieren [O wie will ich triumphieren]Arrangement of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's aria from the opera "Die Entführung aus dem Serail"
2024
6'
violin, string orchestra
Fp: Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra; April 18, 2024, Tallinn House of Blackheads
Commissioned by: Tallinn Philharmonic Society
Distributor: EMIC KR 031
Works for piano and orchestra
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Partly Clouded2019
7'
piano, string orchestra
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Kristjan Järvi; August 9, 2019, Pirita Monastery Ruins, Birgitta Festival, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Tallinn Philharmonic Society
Distributor: EMIC KR 010
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Adaption2018
7'
piano, string orchestra
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra; March 2, 2018, House of Blackheads, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Tallinn Philharmonic Society
Distributor: EMIC KR 011
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Version for piano and string orchestra
1. Chiusura
2. Crossing
3. Lünk
4. Valse hésitante
5. Aufbruch
2018
29'
piano, string orchestra
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra; March 2, 2018, House of Blackheads, Tallinn
Distributor: EMIC KR 013
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Inner AsylumVersion for piano and string orchestra, extended edition
1. Chiusura
2. Crossing
3. Lünk
4. Valse hésitante
5. Aufbruch
2018-2019
29'
piano, string orchestra
Distributor: EMIC KR 032
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Lumi III2017
6'
piano, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4330, 1+2, harp, strings
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kristjan Järvi; December 30, 2017, Pärnu Concert Hall, January 1, 2018 Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Eesti Kontsert
Distributor: EMIC KR 012
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1. Mouse-Hunt [Hiirejaht] (Uno Naissoo)
2. Teddy Bear's Lullaby [Karumõmmi unelaul] (Eino Tamberg)
3. Pippi Longstocking [Pipi Pikksukk] (Ülo Vinter)
4. Doll's Lullaby [Nuku hällilaul] (Pilvi Üllaste)
5. Dandelion [Võilill] (Kustas Kikerpuu)
2009
35'
piano, string orchestra
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra; July 18, 2009, Jõhvi Concert Hall
Commissioned by: Tallinn Philharmonic Society
CD & DVD "Enter Denter", ERP (2010); Kristjan Randalu (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Distributor: EMIC KR 015
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After the Beginning of the End [Nach dem Anfang vom Ende]1. Path of Departure [Der Weg weg]
2. A Notion in the Past [Eine Ahnung in der Vergangenheit]
3. Little Games and Accountability [Spielchen und Rechenschaft]
4. Rainbow [Regenbogen]
2003
22'
piano, string orchestra
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, conductor Dennis Russell Davies; October 31, 2003, Mercedes Forum Stuttgart
FpEst: Kristjan Randalu (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Johannes Goritzki; November 24, 2006, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
CD & DVD "Enter Denter", ERP (2010), Kristjan Randalu (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Distributor: EMIC KR 016
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Each One’s Own Piano and Orchestra [Igaühel oma klaver ja orkester]Arrangement of the Estonian traditional "Igaühel oma pill"
2001
8'
piano, string orchestra
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), string orchestra, conductor Amit Sen; February 12, 2002, Duke’s Hall, Royal Academy of Music, London
FpEst: Kristjan Randalu (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra; July 01, 2007 Muhu Katariina Church,"Juu jääb” Festival
CD & DVD “Enter Denter“, ERP (2010); Kristjan Randalu (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
Distributor: EMIC KR 024
Works for two or more soloists and orchestra
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Inner AsylumDedicated to Liisa and Kalle Randalu
1. Chiusura
2. Crossing
3. Lünk
4. Valse hésitante
5. Aufbruch
2016
27'
viola, piano, string orchestra
Fp: Liisa Randalu (viola), Kalle Randalu (piano), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra; December 4, 2016, House of Blackheads, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Tallinn Philharmonic Society
Distributor: EMIC KR 014
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
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CATCH 23I Spectrum
II Inertia
III Despite
IV Conciliation
2023
15'
violin, piano
Fp: Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Karolina Aavik (piano); November 1, 2023 Vanemuise Concert Hall, November 2, 2023 Estonia Concert Hall, November 4, 2023 Jõhvi Concert Hall
Commissioned by: Aavik Duo
Distributor: EMIC KR 029
Trios
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Noah’s Blade [Noa Tera]2022
7'
violin, cello, piano
Fp: Trio ’95: Robert Traksmann (violin), Marcel Johannes Kits (violoncello), Rasmus Andreas Raide (piano); July 11, 2022, St. John’s Church Tartu, Glasperlenspiel Music Festival
Commissioned by: Glasperlenspiel Music Festival
Distributor: EMIC KR 026
String quartets
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QR-tetI Freno a mano
II Stagna
III Come insolito
IV Gusci
IVS
V Velocità limitata
2022
20'
string quartet
Fp: String Quartet M4GNET: Robert Traksmann (violin), Katariina Maria Kits (violin), Mart Kuusma (viola), Siluan Hirvoja (cello); April 21, 2024, Tallinn House of Blackheads
Commissioned by: String Quartet M4GNET
Distributor: EMIC KR 030
Quintets
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Fell In2015
9'
electric guitar, string quartet
Fp: Ain Varts (guitar), Prezioso String Quartet; October 17, 2015, Traditional Music Centre, Viljandi, Viljandi Guitar Festival
Commissioned by: Viljandi Guitar Festival
CD "Kaheksa", Viljandi Kitarrifestival MTÜ (2017); Ain Varts (guitar), Prezioso String Quartet
Distributor: EMIC KR 025
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for piano
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DichterliebeArrangement of R. Schumann’s song cycle with the same title
2021
35'
piano
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano); February 12, 2021 Pärnu Concert Hall, February 13, 2021 Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
CD "Dichterliebe", Berlin Classics (2024); Kristjan Randalu (piano)
Distributor: EMIC KR 028
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In Anticipation of Spring [Kevadeootus]2021
piano
LP "Veljo Tormis. Seasons in Songs", Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (2021); Ülo Krigul, Sander Mölder (sound design and additional composition, production), Liisi Koikson (vocal), Kristjan Randalu (piano), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Kaspars Putniņš (conductor)
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Waiting for Winter [Talveootus]2021
piano
LP "Veljo Tormis. Seasons in Songs", Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (2021); Ülo Krigul, Sander Mölder (sound design and additional composition, production), Liisi Koikson (vocal), Kristjan Randalu (piano), Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Kaspars Putniņš (conductor)
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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The Moment of Thy Dawn1. Water
2. Who Robbed the Woods
3. In the Bowers
4. Nature
5. Aftermath
6. Birds Tell It
7. The Apology
2021
27'
mixed choir, string orchestra
Text: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emily Dickinson, Henry David Thoreau
Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Lodewijk van der Ree; January 21, 2022, Tartu University Hall; January 22, 2022, Tallinn House of Blackheads
Commissioned by: Tallinn Philharmonic Society
Distributor: EMIC KR 027
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Su armastust tahan armastadaCo-author Kadri Voorand
2018
8'
voice, piano, electric guitar, double bass, drums, mixed choir, wind orchestra, string orchestra
Text: Kadri Voorand
Fp: Kadri Voorand (vocals), Kristjan Randalu (piano), Police and Border Guard Orchestra, Orchestra Ventum, Collegium Musicale, conductor Siim Aimla; November 28, 2018, Alexela Concert Hall, Tallinn
Works for male choir and orchestra
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1. When You Sing [Kui sa laulad]
2. Draft Wind [Tõmbtuul]
3. Song of Freedom [Laul vabadusest]
4. Warm Evening Wind [Soe õhtutuul]
2018
21'
piano, double bass, drums, male choir, wind orchestra
Text: Indrek Hirv, Henrik Visnapuu
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano), Estonian National Male Choir, Police and Border Guard Orchestra,
conductor Hando Põldmäe; November 17, 2018, Estonian National Opera
Commissioned by: Police and Border Guard Board
Distributor: EMIC KR 017
Works for male choir a cappella
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Kolm ohvrikivi laulu1. Jõgi voolab [The River Flows]
2. Kunagi [Sometime]
3. See jõgi [This River]
2018
10'
male choir
Text: Indrek Hirv
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja; April 12, 2018, Niguliste Church, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Composers' Union
Distributor: EMIC KR 018
ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
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O wie will ich triumphieren [O wie will ich triumphieren]Arrangement of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's aria from the opera "Die Entführung aus dem Serail"
2024
6'
violin, string orchestra
Fp: Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra; April 18, 2024, Tallinn House of Blackheads
Commissioned by: Tallinn Philharmonic Society
Distributor: EMIC KR 031
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Auf dem Wasser zu singenArrangement of the song by Franz Schubert with the same title
2021
4'
mezzo-soprano, piano
Fp: Jacquelyn Matava (mezzo-soprano), Samuel Gaskin (piano); February 2, 2022, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
Distributor: EMIC KR 023
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DichterliebeArrangement of R. Schumann’s song cycle with the same title
2021
35'
piano
Fp: Kristjan Randalu (piano); February 12, 2021 Pärnu Concert Hall, February 13, 2021 Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
CD "Dichterliebe", Berlin Classics (2024); Kristjan Randalu (piano)
Distributor: EMIC KR 028