Kristjan Kõrver
- Works for the stage
- Works for orchestra
- Works for solo instrument(s) and orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Music for children
- Incidental music
WORKS FOR THE STAGE
Operas
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The Iron-Ants [Raud-Ants]chamber opera
2013
voice, flute, kannel, cello
Text: on the basis of fairytale by Jacob ja Wilhelm Grimm
Fp: Ensemble Resonabilis, conductor Andrus Kallastu, director-consultant Ott Aardam; July 27, 2013, Cannon foxhole in Ninase peninsula, Saaremaa Island, Mustjala Festival/Saaremaa Opera Days
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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2022
5'
symphony orchestra
Fp: University of Tartu Symphony Orchestra, conductor Taavi Kull; April 16, 2022 Tartu St. John's Church, April 20, 2022 Tallinn Methodist Church, Estonian Music Days
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days
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2020
5'
symphony orchestra
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mihhail Gerts; April 30, 2021, online from Tallinn, Estonia Concert Hall, Estonian Music Days & Baltic Music Days
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Symphonism 122009
5'
symphony orchestra
Fp: Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; June 4, 2009, Tartu St. John's Church, VIII Estonian Young Composers' Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Young Composers' Festival
Works for string orchestra
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Schizzo concertato2016
6'
string orchestra
Fp: Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; January 26, 2017, Tallinn House of Blackheads
Works for wind orchestra
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
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Experimentum crucis2016
11'
violin, piano
Fp: Ensemble Fractales; October 25, 2016, Tallinn, Hopner House, International Contemporary Music Festival Afekt
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2015
9'
kannel, harpsichord
Fp: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Ene Nael (harpsichord); February 21, 2015, Kloostri Ait, Tallinn
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Psallite II2015
5'
harpsichord, kannel
Fp: Ene Nael (harpsichord), Kristi Mühling (kannel); November 20, 2015, Tallinn, Writers' House
Trios
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2015
5'
piccolo flute, cello, celesta or piano
Fp: Ensemble U:; April 16, 2015, Salme Culture Centre, Estonian Music Dayse Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Dayse Festival
Quartets
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Timor et tremor2008
10'
percussion (4 players)
Fp: PaukenfEst: Vambola Krigul, Anto Õnnis, Madis Metsamart, Lehari Kaustel; April 2, 2008, Narva Castle, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Manuscript -
Canorus2005
15'
4 flutes
Fp: Tarmo Johannes, Ann Õun, Linda Vood, Enely Hiiemaa; June 18, 2006, Tartu St John´s Church, V Estonian Young Composers´ Festival
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2003
6'
4 alto saxophones
Fp: Sax Quatuor; April 7, 2003, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Manuscript -
Expansio II2003
12'
saxophone quartet
Fp: Quartet SaxEst; February 12, 2005, Tallinn Town Hall
Distributor: EMIC KKR 001
String quartets
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2019
7'
string quartet
Fp: YXUS Ensemble: Olga Voronova (violin), Mari Targo (violin), Laur Eensalu (viola), Leho Karin (cello); May 8, 2019, Tallinn Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel), World Music Days 2019
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days/World Music Days
CD „New Estonian Chamber Music“, Estonian Music Information Centre (2021); YXUS Ensemble
Quintets
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2003
7'
jew´s harp and bagpipe (1 player), Hiiu zither and violin (1 player), chromatic zither, chrotta, flute
Fp: Cätlin Jaago (jew´s harp, bagpipe), Krista Sildoja (Hiiu zither, violin), Elo Kalda (chromatic zither), Kristjan Priks (chrotta), Tarmo Johannes (flute); April 6, 2003, Kloostri Ait, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Wind quintets
Sextets
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6 parts
2011
10'
flute, clarinet (also bass clarinet), violin, cello, piano, percussion
Fp: Ensemble U:; December 29, 2011, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Chamber Hall
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2007
10'
alto saxophone in Es, trombone, violin, cello, percussion, piano
Fp: Ensemble Bipolar, conductor Manuel Nawri; April 17, 2007, Tallinn Teachers’ House, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Manuscript -
2004
12'
2 violins, viola, double bass, harpsichord, percussion
Fp: Ensemble Voces Musicales, conductor Risto Joost; April 19, 2004, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Works for large ensemble (8+)
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2002
10'
flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, trumpet, percussion, piano, 2 violins, viola, cello
Fp: Voces Musicales Ensemble, conductor Risto Joost; April 4, 2002, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
CD „Estonian Music Days 2002. Estonian Composers IV”, Estonian Radio (2003); Voces Musicales Ensemble, conductor Risto Joost
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for French horn
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Quasi una litania2009
17'
horn
Fp: Olivier Darbellay; April 16, 2009; Estonian National Opera Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days 2009 Festival
Works for piano
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2018
11'
piano
Fp: Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano); April 14, 2018, Tallinn House of Blackheads, Estonian Music Days Festival. Premiere of complete version: Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano); October 30, 2019, 1st Studio of the Estonian Public Broadcasting, International Contemporary Music Festival Afekt
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2001
4'
piano
Fp: Kai Ratassepp (piano); April 9, 2001, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
CD „New Estonian Chamber Music“, Estonian Music Information Centre (2017); Irina Zahharenkova (piano)
Works for other instrument
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2006
12'
harpsichord
Fp: Imbi Tarum (harpsichord), April 4, 2006, Viljandi Culture centre, April 8, 2006, KUMU Art Museum, Tallinn, 5th International Harpsichord Days
Commissioned by: 5th International Harpsichord Days
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Piece No 4 from the cycle “...notae...” [Pala nr. 4 tsüklist “...notae...”]2004
5'
kannel
Fp: Kristi Mühling (kannel); October 8, 2004, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Autumn Festival of the Estonian Academy of Music
CD "Contemporary chamber and solo music for kannel", Kristi Mühling (2009). Ensemble Resonabilis: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Iris Oja (voice), Tarmo Johannes (flute), Aare Tammesalu (cello)
Manuscript -
Piece No 9 from the cycle “...notae...” [Pala nr. 9 tsüklist “...notae...”]2004
5'
kannel
Fp: Kristi Mühling (kannel); June 20, 2004, Festival Suure-Jaani Music Days
Commissioned by: State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert
CD "Contemporary chamber and solo music for kanel", Kristi Mühling (2009). Ensemble Resonabilis: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Iris Oja (voice), Tarmo Johannes (flute), Aare Tammesalu (cello)
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
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Katharine collaudemus2015
soprano, viola
Text: from Carmina Burana (in Latin)
Fp: Kai Kallastu (soprano), Talvi Nurgamaa (viola); November 6, 2015, Pärnu St. Elizabeth's Church
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Signum magnum II2009
6'
voice, flute, Estonian kannel, cello
Text: the Revelation of John (in Latin)
Fp: Ensemble Resonabilis; November 24, 2009, Tartu Cultural Factory
CD "North Wind, South Wind", ERP (2012); Ensemble Resonabilis
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Signum magnum2003
8'
mezzo-soprano, alto flute, bassoon, cello
Text: from The Apocalypse (in Latin)
Fp: Iris Oja (mezzo-soprano), Tarmo Johannes (flute), Peeter Sarapuu (bassoon), Leho Karin (cello); August 7, 2003, Tallinn Swedish St. Michael´s Church
Commissioned by: Tallinn Cultural Heritage Department
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Florete flores2002
5'
mezzo-soprano, flute, Estonian zither kannel, cello
Text: from The Wisdom of Jesus The Son of Sirach (in Latin)
Fp: Iris Oja (mezzo-soprano), Tarmo Johannes (flute), Kristi Mühling (kannel), Aare Tammesalu (cello); October 13, 2002, Estonian Academy of Music opera studio, Autumn Festival of the Estonian Academy of Music
Commissioned by: Estonian Kannel Society
Manuscript
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Instrumental works for children
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Little Gavotte [Väike gavott]2017
harpsichord
Fp: Rasmus Kõrver (harpsichord); April 22, 2018, Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn Harpsichord Festival
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Sonatina [Sonatiin]2003
7'
piano in four hands
Fp: Kai Ratassepp, Mati Mikalai; October 25, 2003, Nõmme Music School, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Estonian Piano Teachers’ Association
Distributor: EMIC KKR 002