Jüri-Ruut Kangur
- Works for the stage
- Works for orchestra
- Works for solo instrument(s) and orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Vocal and choral music
- Incidental music
- Orchestrations and arrangements
WORKS FOR THE STAGE
Operas
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Something Is Wrong [Miski on mäda]Short opera in 3 short acts. Co-author Jaanus Torrim
1993
45'
solists, mixed choir, chamber ensemble (violins, piano, trumpet)
Libretto: Jüri-Ruut Kangur, Jaanus Torrim, Tõnno Piigli
Fp: Soloists: Aile Asszonyi, Jaanus Torrim, Kelli Uustani, Tõnno Piigli, Tarmo Sillaots and others, mixed choir and chamber ensemble of Georg Ots Tallinn Music School, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur, stage director Jaanus Torrim; March 30, 1994, Hall of Georg Ots Tallinn Music School
Distributor: Manuscript in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association
Musicals
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Sending of Jonah [Joona saatmine]musical in 3 acts
1995
70'
soloists (10), symphony orchestra: 1010, tenor saxophone, 0110, 0+1, piano, strings
Libretto: Ove Elts, Jüri-Ruut Kangur
Fp: Haapsalu Music School Music Theatre, soloists and orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur, stage director Lea Purga; April 25, 1996, Haapsalu Culture Centre
Distributor: Manuscript in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association
Musical and/or drama and/or dance works for stage
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Humoratorio "Immortal Celebrity Salomon Vesipruul" [Humoratoorium "Suremata kuulsus Salomon Vesipruul"]Video: ÜENSO orchestra, EBS Chamber Choir, soloists, cond. J.-R. Kangur
2005
72'
2 female soloists, tenor, baritone, bass, male soloist, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 1111, 2210, 1+1, harpsichord, Estonian folk intruments (pingipill, jauram, saag), bongos, strings
Libretto: Jüri-Ruut Kangur and Tõnno Piigli after Eduard Bornhöhe's tale "Fools of Fame" and Ago-Endrik Kerge's TV-play with the same name
Fp: Silver Lumi (Salomon Vesipruul, baritone), Martin Lume (Jaan Tatikas, tenor), Priit Volmer (Evangelist, bass), Tõnno Piigli (Baroque-parrot Schiller), Kelli Uustani (Flaming Love 1), Evelin Samuel (Flaming Love 2), Estonian Business School Chamber Choir, All-Estonian Youth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; April 30, 2005, Tallinn House of Blackheads
Distributor: Manuscript in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association
Rock operas
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Clowns at Class Trip [Klounid klassiekskursioonil]rock opera in two acts
1996
60'
soloists (8), symphony orchestra: 2010, alto and tenor saxophone, 0110, 0+1, piano, electric guitar, bass guitar, strings
Libretto: Jüri-Ruut Kangur after Ken Campbell's play
Fp: Haapsalu Music School Music Theatre, soloists, dancers and orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur, stage director Lea Purga; March 20, 1997, Haapsalu Culture Centre
Distributor: Manuscrpit in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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Magic Beauty of Seas and Oceans2017
8'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+3, strings
Fp: Festival Orchestra of Eurochestries Charente-Maritime Festival, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; August 10, 2017, Jonzac Church, France
FpEst: Tallinn University Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; April 30, 2018, Estonia Concert Hall
Commissioned by: International Federation of the Eurochestries
Distributor: Score and parts in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Quadratum ESOFesta2017
3'
symphony orchestra: 3232, 4331, 1+3, strings
Fp: Tallinn University Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; April 3, 2017, Tallinn University Assembly Hall, April 6, 2017, University of Leuven Assembly Hall, Belgium, European Student Orchestra Festival
Distributor: Score and parts in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
The Tale of One Nation [Ühe rahva lugu]2016
7'
symphony orchestra: 3121, 2 alto saxophones, 1 tenor saxophone, 1 baritone saxophone, 2221, 1+4, strings
Fp: Joint orchestra (symphony orchestras of Tallinn University and Talinn Music School, Harjumaa String Orchestra); February 13, 2016, Estonia Concert Hall. Joint orchestra of the XII Youth Song Celebration, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; July 2, 2017, Tallinn Song Festival Grouds
Commissioned by: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation
Publisher: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation
Distributor: Score is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Suite from the rock opera "Clowns at Class Trip" [Süit rokkooperist "Klounid klassikekskursioonil"]Video: Suite from the rock opera Clowns at Class Trip: All-Estonian Youth Symphony Orchestra, cond. J.-R. Kangur
2001/2010
I versioon 12', II versioon 7'
symphony orchestra: 1111, 2210, 1+1, harp, strings
Fp: 1st version: Haapsalu City Orchestra; March 11, 2001, Haapsalu Wiedemann Gymnasium Hall. 2nd version: All-Estonian Youth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; May 17, 2010, Tallinn House of Blackheads
Distributor: Manuscript in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Sounds of Heaven or SHVideo: Nõmme Music School Symphony Orchestra, cond. -R. Kangur
2009
9'
symphony orchestra: 3220, 1410, 1+2, piano, strings
Fp: Nõmme Music School Symphony orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; July 22, 2009, Nõmme Music School, July 25, 2009, Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany
Distributor: Manuscript in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Curriculum vitae IIIVideo: Nõmme Music School Symphony Orchestra, Rijnstreek Youth Symphony Orchestra, cond. J.-R. Kangur
Sünd (Birth)
Hällilaul (Lullaby)
Õnnelik lapsepõlv (Happy Childhood)
Tormiline murdeiga (Stormy Puberty)
Armastus (Love)
Täiskasvanu elu (Adulthood)
Vanaduspäevad (Old-age Days)
Lõpp (The End)
2006
8'
symphony orchestra: 3331, 3330, 1+4, piano, strings
Fp: Joint orchestra of Nõmme Music School Symphony Orchestra and Rijnstreek Youth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; July 12, 2006 Põltsamaa, July 13, 2006 Haapsalu Kuursaal, July 14m 2006 Tallinn House of Blackheads
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Curriculum vitae IVideo: All-Estonian Youth Symphony Orchestra, cond. J.-R. Kangur
1999
6'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 2220, 1+1, strings
Fp: All-Estonian Youth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; August 1, 1999, Haapsalu Kuursaal, String Festival "Viiulimängud"
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Curriculum vitae II1999
7'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 2210, 1+1, strings
Fp: Haapsalu City Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; December 25, 1999, Haapsalu Dome Church
Distributor: Manuscrpit in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Christmas [Jõulud]1996
8'
2 orchestras:
symphony orchestra: 1101, 0110, 0+1, piano, strings
chamber orchestra: flute, alto saxophone, percussion (1), piano, strings
Fp: Haapsalu City Orchestra and Haapsalu Music School Sinfonietta, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; December 21, 1996, Haapsalu Dome Church
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Three Miniatures [Kolm miniatuuri]1. Absurd
2. Nali (Joke)
3. Kild (Shard)
1996-1997
4'
symphony orchestra: 2211, 2210, 1+2, strings
Fp: „Nali“: Haapsalu City Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; April 26, 1996, Haapsalu Wiedemann Gymnasium. „Kild“: All-Estonian Youth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; July 28, 1996, Haapsalu Castle. „Absurd“: Haapsalu City Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; May 16, 1997, Uuemõisa manor
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Dance and Dreams [Tants ja unistused]Arrangement of the violin and piano piece from 1993
1995
4'
symphony orchestra: 1101, 2100, strings
Fp: All-Estonian Youth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; July 30, 1995, Haapsalu Castle, String Festival „Viiulimängud“
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association
Works for string orchestra
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Estonian Folk Dance Melody2010
3'
string orchestra
Fp: Joint orchestra of the seminar for string orchestras of Nordic music schools, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; June 19, 2010, Tallinn House of Blackheads
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA
Works for two or more soloists and orchestra
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Trumpet Concertino [Trompetikontsertiino]Video: Mikk Uusmäe, Paul Jaakson, Nõmme Music School Symphony Orchestra, cond. J.-R. Kangur
2011
11'
2 trumpets, symphony orchestra: 2110, 1110, 1+1, piano, strings
Fp: Mikk Uusmäe (trumpet), Paul Jaakson (trumpet), Nõmme Music School Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; August 20, 2011, Riga Dome Square, August 21, 2011, Riga St. Peter's Church, Latvia
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Trio1997
8'
violin, piano, flute, symphony orchestra: 0201, 2110, 1+1, strings
Fp: Merje Hallik (Roomere) (violin), Katri Hallik (Rebane) (piano), Helen Hallik (flute), Haapsalu City Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; April 18, 1997, Uuemõisa manor
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Meditation [Meditatsioon]1995
7'
solo violin, flute/piccolo, string orchestra
Fp: Merje Hallik (Roomere) (violin), Helen Hallik (flute), Haapsalu City Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; April 26, 1996, Haapsalu Wiedemann Gymnasium
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
Quintets
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Estonian Folk Dance MelodyArrangement of the orchestral piece written in 2010
2019
3'
string quintet
Fp: May 24, 2019, Eurochestries International Festival of Youth Orchestras, Sobral, Brazil
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Sounds of Heaven ehk SHArrangement of the orchestral piece
2009
9'
2 clarinets, 2 trumpets, viola
Fp: Quintet The Mauno; June 25, 2009, Nõmme Music School, June 29, 2009, Pretoria Christ Church, Republic of South Africa
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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Tale of Estonian Songster [Eesti lauliku lugu]Video (Part II): Annika Lumi, Mati Turi, Priit Volmer, Heldur Harry Põlda, ÜENSO Orchestra and choir, cond. J.-R. Kangur
oratorio
10 movements
2002
67'
soprano, tenor, baritone, boy soprano, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2111, alto saxophone, 2210, 1+2, harp, strings
Text: Poem „Tuhat aastat“ by Friedebert Tuglas, poetry of Kalju Lepik and Henrik Visnapuu luule
Fp: Aile Asszonyi (soprano), Urmas Põldma (tenor), Priit Volmer (baritone), Kaupo Kask (boy soprano), Mixed Choir Endla, Haapsalu City Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; July 7, 2002, Pärnu Agape Centre, final concert of the Pärnu International Choir Festival
Commissioned by: Pärnu International Choir Festival
Distributor: Manuscript is in the libary of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
I Introitus
II Magnificat
III Et exultavit
IV Quia respexit
V Ecce enim
VI Et sanctam nomen eius
VII Fecit potentiam
VIII Esurientes
IX Sicut locutus est
X Gloria Patri
XI Sicut erat
1997
soprano, tenor, baritone, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 1211, 2210, 1+3, strings
Text: from the Bible
Fp: Aile Asszonyi (soprano), Mati Turi (tenor), Uku Joller (baritone), mixed choir of the Estonian Academy of Music, Haapsalu City Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; May 16, 1998, Haapsalu Dome Church, May 17, 1998, Tallinn Sakala Centre
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
O Fortuna1996
5'
soprano, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 1101, 2110, 0+1, piano, strings
Text: Medieval student poetry from the introduction of „Carmina Burana“
Fp: Aile Asszonyi (soprano), Chamber Choir Gaudeo Musicum, Haapsalu City Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; April 26, 1996, Haapsalu Wiedemann Gymnasium
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Wintry Night [Talvine õhtu]1996
7'
soprano/reciter, mixed choir, piano, solo violin, string orchestra
Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
Fp: Aile Asszonyi (soprano, text), Taimi Kopli (violin), vocal quartet, Haapsalu City Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur, December 21, 1996, Haapsalu Dome Church
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
RequiemTo the memory of the victims of the Estonia ferry disaster
I Introitus et Kyrie
II Dies irae
III Pie Jesu
IV Offertorium
V Sanctus
VI Hosanna in excelsis
VII Agnus Dei
VIII Lux aeterna
IX Libera me
X In paradisum
1995
58'
soprano, baritone, 2 mixed choirs, symphony orchestra: 1121, 2220, 1+2, harp, celesta ad lib, strings
Text: Traditional requim text (in Latin)
Fp: Aile Asszonyi (soprano), Uku Joller (baritone), project choir, Revalia Boys' Choir, All-Estonian Youth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; September 28, 1995, Tallinn Kaarli Church
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association
Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)
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Themes from oratorio „Tale of Estonian Songster“ [Teemad oratooriumist „Eesti lauliku lugu“]2005
6'
soprano, boy soloist, mixed choir, glockenspiel, piano
Text: Friedebert Tuglas
Fp: Keegan Moore (boy soloist) and others, Gerard'd du Toit (piano), joint choir of McLachlan Workshop; September 25, 2005, Michaelhouse, Republic of South Africa
Commissioned by: McLachlan Workshop
Works for female choir and instrument(s)
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2015
3'
soprano, female choir, piano
Text: James Agee
Fp: Durban Girls High School Choir, conductor Judith Hawthorn; June 2016, Durban, Republic of South Africa
Works for voice(s) and orchestra
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Käib aimamatut rada armastus (Love Has Unpredictable Paths)1996
5'
soprano, symphony orchestra: 1101, 2120, piano, strings
Text: Doris Kareva
Fp: Aile Asszonyi (soprano), Haapsalu City Orchestra, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; April 26, 1996, Haapsalu Wiedemann Gymnasium
Distributor: Manuscript is in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes2007
4'
mixed choir
Text: from the Bible
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Christmas Thought [Jõulumõte]2006
3'
mixed choir
Text: Tõnno Piigli
Fp: Estonian Business School Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnno Piigli; 2006, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church
Commissioned by: Estonian Business School Chamber Choir
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2006
5'
mixed choir
Text: from the Bible
Fp: Kearsney College Boys' Choir; 2006
FpEst: Kärt Katrin Kull, Merili Hein, Ott Vilson, Tartu Youth Choir; May 17, 2010, House of Blackheads, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Kearsney College Boys' Choir (Republic of South Africa)
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Agnus DeiArrangement is based on "Agnus Dei" from "Requiem"
1995/2004
3'
mixed choir
Text: from the Bible
Fp: Kearsney College Boys' Choit; 2006, Republic of South Africa
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Call to the Midsummer Bonfire [Kutse jaanitulele]2004
4'
2 mixed choirs (arrangement also for one mixed choir)
Text: folklore
Fp: KwaZulu-Natal Youth Choir, conductor Gerard'd du Toit; Johannes Brahms Choir Festival, Wernigerode, Germany
FpEst: Tartu Youth Choir; May 17, 2010, House of Blackheads, Tallinn
Commissioned by: KwaZulu-Natal Youth Choir
CD "Celebration", KZN Youth Choir (2005); KwaZulu-Natal Youth Choir, conductor Gérard'd du Toit
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Decayed Teeth [Hambad katki]Video: EBS Chamber Choir, cond J.-R. Kangur
2000
3'
mixed choir
Text: Hando Runnel
Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonian Academy of Music, conductor Tõnno Piigli; May 17, 2000, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall
Commissioned by: Tõnno Piigli, Mixed Choir of Estonian Academy of Music
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Gallows Song [Võllalaul]2000
3'
mixed choir
Text: Hando Runnel
Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonian Academy of Music, conductor Tõnno Piigli; May 17, 2000, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall
Commissioned by: Tõnno Piigli, Mixed Choir of Estonian Academy of Music
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In ParadisumWinning song of the Estonian Male Song Society's competition 2000 in the category of songs for mixed boys' choir
2000
4'
mixed choir
Text: from the Bible
Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonia Society
CD „Here I live my life“, EKNS (2008); Estonian Students' Mixed Choir, conductor Taavi Esko
CD „Concert of the 35. anniversary in Tallinn Methodist Church“, Rahvusooper Estonia (2007); Estonian National Opera Boy's Choir, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur
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In the Night [Öösel]1993
1'
mixed choir
Text: Jüri-Ruut Kangur
Fp: Mixed choir of Georg Ots Tallinn Music School, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur; 1993
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With and Without You [Sinuga ja Sinuta]1993
3'
mixed choir
Text: Juhan Liiv
Works for male choir a cappella
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All Becomes a Song [Kõik muutub lauluks]2005
5'
male choir
Text: Henrik Visnapuu
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mihhail Gerts; February 18, 2005, Tallinn House of Blackheads
Commissioned by: Estonian National Male Choir
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As Usual [Nagu ikka]1999
3'
male choir
Text: Hando Runnel
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots; April 30, 1999, Estonia Concert Hall
Commissioned by: Estonian National Male Choir
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Rough Woodlouse [Keldrikakand]1999
3'
male choir
Text: Hando Runnel
Fp: Estonian National male Choir, conductor Ants Soots; April 30, 1999, Estonia Concert Hall
Commissioned by: Estonian National Male Choir
Works for children’s choir a cappella
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I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes2007
4'
children's choir (3-voice)
Text: from the Bible
Commissioned by: Highveldi Youth Choir (Republic of South Africa)
Works for mixed boys' choir a cappella
ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
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Suite of music from films directed by Kaljo Kiisk [Süit Kaljo Kiisa filmide muusikast]Film music by Lembit Veevo, Raimo Kangro, Uno Naissoo and others
2015
8'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 2220, 1+2, harp, strings
Fp: Estonian National Opera Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kaspar Mänd; October 9, 2015, Jõhvi Concert Hall
Distributor: Score and parts are in the library of Estonian Symphony Orchestras Association -
Alo Mattiisen „No one Can Shut My Mouth“ [Alo Mattiisen „Mu suul ei ole sulgejat“]Arrangement of Alo Mattiisen's song for toddlers' choir and symphony orchestra
2010
4'
Text: Jüri Leesment
Fp: Toddlers' choirs of XI Youth Song Celebration, All-Estonian Youth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Aarne Saluveer; July 3, 2011, Tallinn Song festival Grounds
Commissioned by: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation
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Henn Rebane „Miller“ [Henn Rebane „Veskimees“]Arrangement of Henn Rebane's song for girls' choir and symphony orchestra
2007
3'
Text: Hando Runnel
Fp: Girls' choirs of the X Youth Song Celebration, All-Estonian Youth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Raul Talmar; July 1, 2007, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
Commissioned by: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation
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Arrangements of Rein Rannap's children's songs in the music performance „Pictures from Childhood“ [Rein Rannap lastelaulude seaded muusikalavastuses „Pildikesi lapsepõlvest“]1998
45'
voices, orchestra
Fp: Haapsalu Music School Music Theatre, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur, stage director Lea Purga
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Marian Koval's children's opera „The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats“ [Marian Kovali lasteooper „Hunt ja seitse kitsetalle“]arrangement, orchestration and co-authorship
1998
60'
Fp: Haapsalu Music School Music Theatre, conductor Jüri-Ruut Kangur, stage director Lea Purga; 1999
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Gustav Ernesaks „Train Trip“ [Gustav Ernesaks „Rongisõit“]Arrangement for symphony orchestra and children's choir
Text: Ellen Niit
Commissioned by: Estonian National Opera
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Gustav Ernesaks „Train Trip“ [Gustav Ernesaks „Rongisõit“]Arrangement for male choir
Text: Ellen Niit
Commissioned by: Male Choir of Tallinn University