Evelin Kõrvits

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for string orchestra

  • Pentecost [Nelipüha]
    2023
    3'
    string orchestra
    Fp: Project orchestra, conductor Eivin Toodo: May 28, 2023, Tallinn Methodist Church

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for saxophone and orchestra

  • Sunset [Loojang]
    1994/2014
    2'
    alto saxophone, chamber orchestra: 1100, 2000, strings
    Fp: Project orchestra, conductor Eivin Toodo; May 25, 2014, Tallinn Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Ivo Lille (saxophone), Collegium Consonante, conductor Eivin Toodo

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • Christmas Blessing [Jõuluõnnistus]
    Arrangement of the song written in 2007
    2023
    mixed choir, chamber orchestra: 1000, 1000, piano, strings
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Choir of Tallinn Methodist Church, project orchestra, conductor Eivin Toodo; December 24, 2023, Tallinn Methodist Church
  • Land of Memories [Mälestus]
    2009/2015
    3'
    2 soloists, mixed choir, kannel, chamber orchestra
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Collegium Consonante, Elo Toodo and Tiina Seppel (soloists), Triin Preisfreund (kannel), conductor Eivin Toodo
  • Prayer of Hope [Lootuse palve]
    2015
    5'
    mixed choir, chamber orchestra
    Text: After Psalms and Books of the Prophets Evelin Kõrvits
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Collegium Consonante, conductor Eivin Toodo
  • Rainbow [Vikerkaar]
    2003/2015
    4'
    solist, mixed choir, chamber choir
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Collegium Consonante, conductor Eivin Toodo
  • As the Sand Beside the Sea... [Nagu liiva mere ääres...]
    2013/2014
    5'
    mixed choir, chamber orchestra: 1100, 2100, strings
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits on the basis of Psalm 139
    Fp: Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, project orchestra, conductor Eivin Toodo; May 25, 2014, Tallinn Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Collegium Consonante, conductor Eivin Toodo
  • Christmas Child, Where Are Your Bed? [Jõululaps, kus on su ase?]
    2001/2014
    4'
    alto, tenor, mixed choir, symphony orchestra, band
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Soloists Hanna-Liina Võsa and Mikk Dede, EELC Missionary Choir, Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Chamber Choir Lambertus, Collegium Consonante Orchestra, Mihkel Metsala band, conductor Lehari Kautel; December 13, 2014, Tartu St. Paul's Church
  • Nothing Can Ever Separate Us [Ei miski lahutada suuda]
    2007/2014
    2'
    mixed choir, chamber orchestra: 1100, alto saxophone, 2000, strings
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits after Romans chapter 8
    Fp: Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, project orchestra, conductor Eivin Toodo; May 25, 2014, Tallinn Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Collegium Consonante, conductor Eivin Toodo
  • Passion [Passioon]
    1. The King's Arrival (2012/2014)
    2. Lament for Jerusalem (2014)
    3. Gethsemane (2007/2014)
    4. Crucifixion (1996/2014)
    5. Chorale (2014)
    6. The Morning of Resurrection (2001/2014)

    2014
    16'
    tenor, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: 1100, alto saxophone, 2100, strings
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits on the basis of the Bible
    Fp: Joosep Serva (tenor), Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, project orchestra, conductor Eivin Toodo; May 25, 2014, Tallinn Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Collegium Consonante, conductor Eivin Toodo
  • What Is Man? [Ütle, mis on inimene?]
    2002/2006/2014
    4'
    soprano, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: 1100, 2000, strings
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits on the basis of Psalm 8 and 139
    Fp: Evelyn Kanepi (soprano), Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, project orchestra, conductor Eivin Toodo; May 25, 2014, Tallinn Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
    CD „Carry to heights“, VHK Gümnaasiumi kammerkoor (2016); Old Town Educational College Chamber Choir, conductor Pille Raitmaa
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Tiina Seppel (soloist), Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Collegium Consonante, conductor Eivin Toodo
    CD „Süda usub valgust“, Allika Kammerkoor (2006); Dagmar Mäe (soloist), Tallinn Allika Baptist Congregation Chamber Choir, Estonian Methodist Church Tallinn Congregation Chamber Choir Credo, Collegium Consonante Orchestra, conductor Eivin Toodo
  • God Has Set in Our Heart Eternity [Iga inimese sees on igavik]
    2012
    4'
    alto, mixed choir, symphony orchestra
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Jana Absalom (alto), All-Estonian choir, Kiev Symphony Orchestra, conductor Merle Lend; July 28, 2012, Lilleküla Stadium
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Collegium Consonante, conductor Eivin Toodo
  • Dona nobis pacem
    2002/2006
    3'
    soprano, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: 1100, 0000, strings
    Fp: Evelyn Kanepi (soprano), Credo-Allika Chamber Orchestra, project orchestra, conductor Eivin Toodo; May 25, 2014, Tallinn Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Mirjam Mesak (soloist), Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Collegium Consonante, conductor Eivin Toodo

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

  • Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit [Jüngritele Jeesus tõotas]
    2023
    One-part chorale with piano (or organ) accompaniment
    Text: Marek Roots, John 14:15-21
  • Wake up, Who You Are Sleeping
    2023
    One-part chorale with piano (or organ) accompaniment
    Text: Arved Paul
    Fp: Dagmar Mäe (voice), Evelin Kõrvits (piano); June 16, 2023, Tallinna Methodist Church
  • Why Do People Have Many [Miks on inimestel palju]
    2023
    One-part chorale with piano (or organ) accompaniment
    Text: Rudolf Reinaru

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • Awake, My Heart [Mu süda, ärka üles]
    Estonian sacred folksong from Pühalepa
    2020
    3'
    mixed choir, violin, piano
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Chamber choir Credo, Eivin Toodo (violin), Evelin Kõrvits (piano), conductor Anna Mazurtšak; February 23, 2020, Tallinn Methodist Church
  • To Estonia [Eestimaale]
    Arrangement of the song written in 2018
    2020
    4'
    mixed choir, violin or flute, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Chamber Choir Credo, Eivin Toodo (violin), Evelin Kõrvits (piano), conductor Anna Mazurtšak; February 23, 2020, Tallinn Methodist Church
  • The Song of Barabbas [Barabase laul]
    2019
    3'
    soloist, mixed choir, violin, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Ensemble Sela, soloist Arved Mägila, Eva-Maarja Mägila (violin), Evelin Kõrvits (piano); April 28, 2019, Tallinn, Methodist Church
  • Angel's Visit [Ingli külaskäik]
    Dedicated to Urve Pärnamets
    2017
    2'
    soloist, mixed choir, flute, violin, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Soloist Dagmar Mäe, Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Lisanna Lilleoja (flute), Eivin Toodo (violin), Mait Meibaum (piano); November 4, 2017, Tallinn Bethel Lutheran Church
  • Like the Wing of an Angel [Nagu ingli tiib]
    2017
    4'
    solist, mixed choir, flute, violin, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Soloist Dagmar Mäe, Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Lisanna Lilleoja (flute), Eivin Toodo (violin), Mait Meibaum (piano); November 4, 2017, Tallinn Bethel Lutheran Church
  • Every End Is a New Beginning [Iga lõpp on uue algus]
    2007/2015
    3'
    soloist, mixed choir, saxophone, violin, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Elo Toodo (soloist), Ivo Lille (saxophone), Eivin Toodo (violin), Rain Rämmal (piano), conductor Riina Tikenberg
  • Holy Ghost Is Like a Wind [Püha Vaim on nagu tuul]
    2015
    5'
    mixed choir, early music ensemble
    Text: After Bible Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, ensemble Tuli Taevast, conductor Margo Kõlar; June 29, 2015, Tartu Salem Baptist Church
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, ensemble Tuli Taevast, conductor Margo Kõlar
  • Autumn Song of a Grateful Harvester [Tänuliku korilase sügislaul]
    2013
    4'
    mixed choir, French horn, organ
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Tallinn Methodist Church Mixed Choir, Veljo Toodo (French horn), Virve Soode (organ), conductor Eivin Toodo; October 6, 2013, Tallinn Methodist Church
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Collegium Consonante, conductor Eivin Toodo
  • Land of Memories [Mälestus]
    2009
    4'
    soprano, alto, mixed choir, clarinet, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Soloists Lea Kangur and Evelin Kõrvits, ensemble Sela, Jaan Kont (clarinet), Ülle Ritsbek (piano); January 2009, Tartu St. Paul's Church
  • Christmas Blessing [Jõuluõnnistus]
    2007
    mixed choir, piano, alto saxophone
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits

Works for female choir and instrument(s)

  • Every Man Is but a Breath [Otsekui õhk on inimlaps]
    2015
    3'
    soloist, female choir, flute, kannel
    Text: Psalm 39, after the Book of Ecclesiastes (chapter 1 and 12) Evelin Kõrvits
    CD „As the sand beside the sea“, Credo-Allika kammerkoor (2015); Female group of Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Elo Toodo (soloist), Eneli Hiiemaa (flute), Triin Preisfreund (kannel), condcutor Riina Tikenberg

Works for children’s choir and instrument(s)

  • Waiting for Christmas [Jõuluootus]
    2019
    2'
    children's choir, violin, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Children's choir Juhhei, Eivin Toodo (violin), Evelin Kõrvits (piano), conductor Varje Soon; December 1, 2019, Tallinn, Methodist Church
  • To Estonia [Eestimaale]
    2018
    3'
    children's choir, violin or flute, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Children's choir Juhhei, Hendrik Soon (violin), Evelin Kõrvits (piano), conductor Varje Soon; May 27, 2018, Tallinn Methodist Church

Works for voice(s) and instrument(s)

  • Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit [Jüngritele Jeesus tõotas]
    2023
    One-part chorale with piano (or organ) accompaniment
    Text: Marek Roots, John 14:15-21
  • Wake up, Who You Are Sleeping
    2023
    One-part chorale with piano (or organ) accompaniment
    Text: Arved Paul
    Fp: Dagmar Mäe (voice), Evelin Kõrvits (piano); June 16, 2023, Tallinna Methodist Church
  • Why Do People Have Many [Miks on inimestel palju]
    2023
    One-part chorale with piano (or organ) accompaniment
    Text: Rudolf Reinaru

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Like a Root out of Dry Ground [Otsekui juur põudsest maast]
    2021
    4'
    voice, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits after Isaiah 53
    Fp: Dagmar Mäe (soprano), Evelin Kõrvits (piano); April 18, 2021, Tallinn Methodist Church
  • Hope Gives the Wings [Lootus annab tiivad]
    2020
    2'
    soprano, tenor, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Dagmar Mäe and Joosep Serva, Evelin Kõrvits (Piano); January 26, 2020, Tallinn Methodist Church
  • Little Gifts
    2020
    2'
    soprano, tenor, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits (in English)
    Fp: Dagmar Mäe and Joosep Serva, Evelin Kõrvits (piano); January 26, 2020, Tallinn Methodist Church

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

  • Prayer of the Penitent [Patukahetseja palve]
    2023
    3'
    vocal soloist, vocal ensemble, violin, piano
    Text: Psalm 51:12–14
    Fp: Dagmar Mäe (soloist), Joosep Serva (vocal and guitar), Evelin Toodo, Evelin Kõrvits (vocal and piano), Eivin Toodo (violin), Peeter Rahuvarm (bass guitar); November 19, 2023, Tallinn Methodist Church
  • When I Sit in the Dark [Kui ma istun pimeduses]
    2023
    3'
    soprano, violin, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Dagmar Mäe (soprano), Eivin Toodo (violin), Veljo Toodo (bass guitar), Evelin Kõrvits (piano); March 19, 2023, Tallinn Methodist Church
  • My Mother [Minu ema]
    2021
    1'
    voice, violin, piano
    Text: Ira Lember/Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Emma Kõrvits (soloist), Eivin Toodo (violin), Evelin Kõrvits (piano); May 9, 2021, Tallinn Methodist Church
  • Going [Minek]
    In memory of dear Viida
    2020
    3'
    soprano, violin, piano
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
  • There Was a King Who Had No Land [Üks kuningas oli kord maata]
    2019
    5'
    voice, violin, piano
    Text: Jaan Kaplinski
    Fp: Dagmar Mäe (voice), Kristjan Nõlvak (violin), Evelin Kõrvits (piano); October 20, 2019, Tallinn, Methodist Church

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Chorale for the Lent [Koraal kannatusajaks]
    2021
    mixed choir
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Publisher: EELK Kirikumuusika Liit
  • Hope Gives the Wings (II) [Lootus annab tiivad (II)]
    2021
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: EELC Hageri congregation's chamber choir Lambertus, conductor Merle Liblik; October 30, 2021, Keila Mihkli Church
    Publisher: EELK Kirikumuusika Liit
  • Flower of Life [Eluõis]
    choral for Easter Day
    2018
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, conductor Anna Mazurtšak; April 1, 2018, Tallinn Methodist Chruch
  • Christmas Star [Jõulutäht]
    2012
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Evelin Kõrvits
    Fp: Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, conductor Eivin Toodo; December 25, 2012, Tallinn Methodist Church

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • You Need Only a Spark [On sädet vaja vaid]
    Arrangement of Kurt Kaiser's song
    2020
    2'
    soprano, tenor, piano
    Text: Kurt Kaiser
    Fp: Dagmar Mäe and Joosep serva, Evelin kõrvits (piano); January 25, 2020, Tallinn Methodist Church
  • Angels Watching Over Me
    Arrangment of spiritual
    2017
    3'
    solist, mixed choir, violin, piano
    Fp: Soloist Ida Elina, Credo-Allika Chamber Choir, Eivin Toodo (violin), Lauri Lehtsaal (piano), Aleksandra Anstal (percussion); January 4, 2018, Tallinn Methodist Church