Villem Kapp
- Works for the stage
- Works for orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Music for children
- Incidental music
- Folksy music
- Orchestrations and arrangements
WORKS FOR THE STAGE
Operas
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Lembitu [Lembitu]opera
1961
112'
soloists, mixed choir, male choir, girls' choir, symphony orchestra
Libretto: Astrid Pirn after Juhan Sütiste
Fp: August 23, 1961, State Academic Theatre Estonia, directed by Udo Väljaots, conductor Kirill Raudsepp. In roles: Tiit Kuusik and Mihkel Sildos (Lembitu), Georg Ots (Meelis), Ott Raukas and Teo Maiste (Kaupo), Aino Külvand, Ester Lepa (Mare)
CD „Urve Tauts“, Urve Tauts (2014); Urve Tauts. Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje (only Mare's aria)
CD "Lembitu", ERP / Estonian National Opera (2011); Tiit Kuusik, Aino Külvand, Georg Ots, Teo Maiste, Estonian National Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Kirill Raudsepp
CD „Opera arias & duets; Operetta & musical“, Eesti Raadio (2001). Duet of Mare and Meelis „So many stars as clear as eyes“: Georg Ots (baritone), Aino Külvand (soprano), Estonian National Opera Orchestra, conductor Kirill Raudsepp; Meelis’s air and scene „The wind from sacred groves blows here“: Georg Ots (baritone), Estonian National Opera Orchestra, conductor Kirill Raudsepp; Finale „Chief Lembitu from Sakala has fallen“: Georg Ots (baritone), Tiit Kuusik (baritone), Estonian National Opera Orchestra, conductor Kirill Raudsepp
Distributor: Arias from the opera "Lembitu" (published in 1963) is available in EMIC Music Shop
Manuscript
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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Symphony No. 2 in C minor [Sümfoonia nr. 2 c-moll]1. Grave. Allegro risoluto
2. Adagio espressivo
3. Allegro
4. Allegro
1954
34'
symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+2, harp, strings
CD "Vanemuise Sümfooniaorkester", Teater Vanemuine (2013); Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paul Mägi
CD „Kapp family orchestral works“, Chandos (2007). BBC Philharmonic, conductor Neeme Järvi
Publisher: Eres edition
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For the Peace [Rahu eest]
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Symphony No. 1 in A minor [Sümfoonia nr. 1 a-moll]1. Introduction. Lento sostenuto. Allegro
2. Lento. Allegretto
3. Andante espressivo
4. Allegro
1945-1946
19'
symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+1, strings
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Suite [Süit]
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Dance of the Farmer [Talupoja tants]symphony orchestra: 3322, 4231, 1+0, harp, strings
Manuscript
Works for string orchestra
Works for wind orchestra
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Festive Prologue [Pidulik proloog]setting by Arvi Miido
1958
wind orchestra
CD „Piirimeeste aastaring“, Estonian Border Guard Orchestra (2008). Estonian Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Arvi Miido
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Dance Piece (Folk Dance) [Tantsupala (Rahvatants)]1953
wind orchestra
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Greeting [Tervitus]1953
wind orchestra
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Intermezzosetting by Arvi Miido
wind orchestra
CD „Piirimeeste aastaring“, Estonian Border Guard Orchestra (2008). Estonian Border Guard Orchestra, conductor Arvi Miido
Works for other orchestras
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Folk Tune and Dance Piece (Folk Dance) [Rahvaviis ja tantsulugu (Rahvatants)]1952
2'
folk music orchestra: flute, oboe, clarinet in B, bassoon, 1st and 2nd violin, viola, harp, soprano Estonian zither, accord Estonian zither, bass Estonian zither
Manuscript
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
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Piano Pieces for Four Hands [Klaveripalad neljale käele]1. Homely Tune
2. Morning in the Pioneer Camp
3. In March Rhythm
1962
piano
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Song Without Words [Sõnadeta laul]1960
3'
violin, piano
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Etude [Etüüd]1959
clarinet, piano
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Largo1957
3'
oboe, piano
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October [Oktoober]1957
oboe, piano
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Two Pieces for Two Pianos [Kaks pala kahele klaverile]
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Nocturne [Noktürn]
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Canzonetta1940
3'
violin, piano
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Dance from the opera „Lembitu“ [Tants ooperist „Lembitu“]setting for piano by Karl Sillakivi
piano in four hands
Trios
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Piece for Trio [Pala triole]1954
violin, cello, piano
Fp: Paula Šūmane (violin), Aare Tammesalu (cello), Irina Zahharenkova (piano); June 17, 2023, Kondas House, Suure-Jaani Music Festival
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Piano Trio in A minor [Klaveritrio a-moll]1941/1949
11'
violin, cello, piano
String quartets
Wind quintets
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Suite for Wind Quintet [Süit puhkpillikvintetile]1. Lyrical Moment
2. Allegretto scherzando
3. Canzona
4. Alla marcia
1957
9'
wind quintet
Manuscript
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for piano
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Autumn Wind [Sügistuul]etude, finished by Eugen Kapp in 1978
1936/1978
3'
piano
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Three Fragments on a September Morning [Kolm kildu septembrihommikul]
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Autumn [Sügis]
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Scherzo [Skertso]
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Waltz-scherzando [Valss-scherzando]
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Two Pieces for Piano [Kaks pala klaverile]
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Autumn Tale [Sügisejutt]1943
piano
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Three Pieces for Piano [Kolm pala klaverile]
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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To Spring [Kevadele]cantata
1963
15'
soprano, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+3, harp, strings
Text: Jaan Kross
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Greeting [Tervitus]cantata, dedicated to the 70th birth anniversary of Joseph Stalin
1. Grave
2. Moderato
1949
baritone, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 3322, 4331, 1+2, strings
Text: Ralf Parve
Manuscript
Works for male choir and orchestra
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Northern Coast [Põhjarannik]symphonic poem
1958
6'
male choir, symphony orchestra: 3223, 4231, 1+2, harp, strings
Text: Kersti Merilaas
CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcasting (2011). Mati Palm (bass), Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
CD „Idavalvur“, Vana-Narva Selts (2003). Aleksander Sarapuu (baritone), Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Anatoli Shchura
CD „Review of the Estonian choral music“, Eesti Laulu-ja Tantsupeo Sihtasutus (2002). Mati Palm (bass), Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
CD „Cum laude“, Tehnikaülikooli Akadeemiline Meeskoor (1995). Mati Palm (bass), Tallinn Technical University Academic Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
Publisher: Eres
Manuscript
Works for children's choir and orchestra
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Our Home [Meie kodu]cantata
1956
mezzo-soprano, children's choir, symphony orchestra: 4432, 4300, 1+3, harp, strings
Text: Muia Veetamm
Manuscript
Works for female choir and instrument(s)
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Winter Evening [Talvine õhtu]1948
2'
female choir, piano
Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
CD "Near and Far", MTÜ Naiskoor Carmina (2011); Female Choir Carmina, conductor Margit Võsa
CD „Tõsi ta on“, Lasteekraani Muusikastuudio (2001). Music Studio of Estonian Television Children’s Programs
Manuscript
Works for male choir and instrument(s)
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Northern Coast [Põhjarannik]poem
1958
6'
baritone or bass, male choir, organ
Text: Kersti Merilaas
CD „Üle koduse kadakase raa“, Saaremaa Meeskoor (2023); Saaremaa Male Choir SÜM, conductors Ester Soe and Mari Ausmees, soloist Tõnis Sarap, concertmaster Katre Roolaht
CD „Northern Coast“, J. Pärg (2008). Jüri Pärg (baritone), Tartu Male Choir Gaudeamus, conductor Sven Aller
CD „Songs through the years“, J. Pärg (2003). Jüri Pärg (baritone), Tartu Male Choir Gaudeamus, conductor Sven Aller
CD „Küll ma laulaks“, Eesti Raadio (1997). Aleksander Sarapuu (baritone), Andres Paas (organ), Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots
Manuscript
Works for voice(s) and piano
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Today's Smiths' Song [Tänaste seppade laul]
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Flax Puller [Linakatkuja]
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Up, Up, Tender Brothers [Üles, üles, hellad vennad]based on Estonian folk tune
1953
1'
voice, piano
Text: folklore
CD „Ei saa mitte vaiki olla: Eesti rahvalaul eesti heliloojate seades“ [Estonian folk song arrangements], J. Pärg (2006). Jüri Pärg (baritone)
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Where Is the Home of the Sad One [Kus on kurva kodu]
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Let's Go Towards Abundance [Lähme küllusele vastu]
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To the Hiking Path [Matkateedele]
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Prisoner [Vang]1949
4'
baritone, piano
Text: Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, translation into Estonian by Betti Alver
CD „Northern Coast“, J. Pärg (2008). Jüri Pärg (baritone), Valdur Roots (piano)
CD „Metsateel: eesti soololaule“ [Estonian solo songs], Forte (1998). Tiit Kuusik (baritone), Valdur Roots (piano)
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The Song Sounding at the Kolkhoz [Laul heliseb kolhoosis]
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You, Nice Oak-tree [Sina, kena tammekene]1949
2'
voice, piano
Text: folklore
CD „Estonian singer Jenny Siimon“, Eesti Raadio (2005). Jenny Siimon (soprano), Elsa Avesson (piano)
CD „Hans Miilberg presents“, Hans Miilberg (baritone), Viive Pajuri (piano)
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Happy Day [Õnnelik päev]solo song cycle
1. Spring Song (1947, Ilmar Sikemäe) (soprano or tenor)
2. Golden Morning (1951, Juhan Sütiste) (baritone)
3. On the Shore (1951, Juhan Smuul) (mezzo-soprano or baritone)
4. When the Summer Day's Last Shimmer Ends (1951, Juhan Sütiste)
5. New Day (1952, Juhan Smuul) (baritone)
1947–1952
soprano or tenor, mezzo-soprano or baritone, baritone, piano
Text: Ilmar Sikemäe, Juhan Sütiste, Juhan Smuul, translation into Russian by Paul Anton
When the Summer Day Ends: CD „Unuvad õhtud“, Eesti Raadio (2007). Vello Jürna (tenor), Piia Paemurru (piano)
When the Summer Day Ends: CD „Eesti ja itaalia laule esitab Mati Palm“, Kuldklassika (2002). Mati Palm (bass), Peep Lassmann (piano)
When the Summer Day Ends: CD „Lieder & songs; Popular songs“, Eesti Raadio (2001). Georg Ots (baritone), Eugen Kelder (piano)
When the Summer Day Ends: CD „Metsateel: eesti soololaule“, Forte (1998). Tiit Kuusik (baritone), Valdur Roots (piano)
Spring Song: CD „Laulupärg“, J. Pärg (1998). Jüri Pärg (baritone), Valdur Roots (piano)
When the Summer Day Ends: CD „Unustamatu Georg Ots“, SE & JS Meedia (1995). Georg Ots (baritone)
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Spring of Homeland [Kodumaa kevad]1945
3'
baritone, piano
Text: Debora Vaarandi
Distributor: Publication from 1948 is available in EMIC Music Store
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Beauty Maker [Ilutegija]1943
2'
soprano, piano
Text: folklore
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Traces in the Sand [Jäljed liivas]1936
3'
soprano, piano
Text: Johannes Semper
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The Evening Attracted [Õhtu köitis]
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The Songster´s Childhood [Lauliku lapsepõli]
Works for voice(s) with chord symbols or unspecified accompaniment
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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So the Song Became the Bridge of Friendship [Nii sai laulust sõprussilda]
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Let's Sing [Laulgem nüüd]
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Thoughts about Mahtra [Mõtteid Mahtrast]
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The Forest [Mets]
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Bog Pools Are Dissappearing [Soolaukad kaovad]
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Flowing Fields [Voogavad põllud]
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Seagull [Kajakas]
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Hello, Moscow [Tervist, Moskva]
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One Beautiful Memory Will Stay on My Mind [Üks kaunis mälestus jäänd meelde]1950
5'
mixed choir
Text: Alexander Pushkin
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Brotherhood [Vendlus]
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October [Oktoober]
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Evening Song [Õhtulaul]
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For Estonia [Eestimaale]1935
mixed choir
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Ring, the Forest [Helise, helise, metsa]
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You, Nice Oak-tree [Sina, kena tammekene]
Works for female choir a cappella
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Graduation Song [Kooli lõpetamise laul]1958
female choir
Text: Lea Rummo
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For Working Woman [Töötavale naisele]
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At the Free Sea [Vabal merel]
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Our Kolkhoz [Meie kolhoos]
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Song to the Homeland [Laul kodumaale]1948
2'
male choir or female choir
Text: Kulno Süvalepp
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Winter Evening [Talvine õhtu]1948
2'
female choir, piano
Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
CD "Near and Far", MTÜ Naiskoor Carmina (2011); Female Choir Carmina, conductor Margit Võsa
CD „Tõsi ta on“, Lasteekraani Muusikastuudio (2001). Music Studio of Estonian Television Children’s Programs
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The Wind Sang the Titmouse to Sleep [Tihase tukkuma laulis tuul]
Works for male choir a cappella
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Rowing Clouds [Pilved sõudvad]
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Fisherman's Story [Kalamehe jutt]
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My Sweet, Little Home [Mu armas kodu, väikene]
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The Song Rises to Greet [Laul tõuseb tervituseks]
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Victory of Kalevipog [Kalevipoja võit]1954
male choir
Text: Estonian national epic "Kalevipoeg"
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Lend Me the Zither, Vanemuine! [Laena mulle kannelt, Vanemuine!]written for the 150th anniversary of the birth of Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald
1953
3'
male choir
Text: from the Estonian epic "Kalevipoeg"
CD „Küll ma laulaks“, Eesti Raadio (1997). Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots
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Lullaby [Hällilaul]
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When the Summer Day Ends [Kui lõpeb suvepäeva viimne vine]1951
3'
male choir
Text: Juhan Sütiste
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On the Hiking Path [Matkateedel]1950
male choir
Text: Manivald Kesamaa
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Seagull [Kajakas]1950
male choir
Text: Debora Vaarandi
CD „Harri Vasar“, Kati Murutar, Lauri Vasar (2006). Estonian National Male Choir first quartet: Harri Vasar, Georg Veting, Evald Jaansoo, Verner Gerretz
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Song to the Homeland [Laul kodumaale]1948
2'
male choir or female choir
Text: Kulno Süvalepp
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On the October Path [Oktoobriteel]
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Evening Song [Õhtulaul]
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Fisherman’s Song [Kaluri laul]
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Estonian Soil and Estonian Heart [Eesti muld ja eesti süda]1943
3'
male choir
Text: Lydia Koidula
CD „A moment“, Revalia Lauluselts (2005). Revalia Chamber Male Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva
CD „Vivat Academia!: AD 1632“ Tartu Ülikool (1997). Tartu Academic Male Choir, conductor Alo Ritsing
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Our Song [Meie laul]1937
male choir
Text: Julius Parts
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Hammer [Vasar]
Works for children’s choir a cappella
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Two Kittens [Tukk ja trull]1958
children's choir
Text: Astrid Pirn
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Revel [Pillerpall]1957
children's choir
Text: Heljo Mänd
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It's May Now [Nüüd on mai]
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Children on the Forest Path [Lapsed metsateel]
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In Pioneer Camp [Pioneeride laagris]
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To the Way to School [Kooliteele]
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Christmas Song [Näärilaul]1948
children's choir
Text: Ralf Parve
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In the Pioneer Camp [Pioneeride laagris]
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Songs for children
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Go, Go, Snow [Mine, mine, lumekene]1958
Text: Juhan Liiv
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Child's Slumber Song [Lapse uinutuse laul]1957
Text: rahvaluule
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Flowers Blooming on the Lea [Aasal õitseb mahlakann]1957
1'
voice, accompaniment
Text: Ernst Enno
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In the New Year [Uuel aastal (Tulid näärid tuisand teega)]1957
1'
voice, accompaniment
Text: Vladimir Beekman
CD „Eesti vanad lastelaulud. 3, Talvelaulud“, T. Kadajas (2008). Children from Ülenurme Music School, Tajo Kadajas, Vladimir Petuhhov
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Our House By the Sea [Meie maja mere ääres]1957
Text: Muia Veetamm
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Plant, Son, on Belhalf of Father [Istuta, poeg, isa iluks]1957
Text: from the epic "Kalevipoeg"
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Spring Has Arrived [Kevade on sala tulnud]1957
Text: Lydia Koidula
INCIDENTAL MUSIC
Music to plays
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Music for August Jakobson's play "Two Groups" [Muusika August Jakobsoni näidendile "Kaks leeri"]1949
Manuscript
FOLKSY MUSIC
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Music for Ott Valgemäe's folk dance "Day on the Beach" [Muusika Ott Valgemäe rahvatantsule "Päev rannal"]1955
folk orchestra
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Folk Tune and Dance Piece (Folk Dance) [Rahvaviis ja tantsulugu (Rahvatants)]1952
2'
folk music orchestra: flute, oboe, clarinet in B, bassoon, 1st and 2nd violin, viola, harp, soprano Estonian zither, accord Estonian zither, bass Estonian zither
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Four Pieces for Folk Orchestra [Neli pala rahvapilliorkestrile]1952
folk orchestra