Mihkel Kerem

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • Symphony No. 8 [Sümfoonia nr. 8]
    2022
    27'
    symphony orchestra: 2122, 4200, 1, strings
  • March Home, On the Double [Marss koju!]
    2021
    3'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, 1+3, strings
    Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee; October 1, 2021, Estonia Concert Hall
  • Symphony No. 7
    2021
    28'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 0330, 1, strings
  • Symphony No. 5 [Sümfoonia nr. 5]
    2020
    30'
    symphony orchestra: 3333, 3330, strings
  • Symphony No. 6 [Sümfoonia nr. 6]
    2020
    26'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 2221, 1, strings
    Fp: North Caucasus State Philhamonic Orchestra, conductor Nikolay Shugaev; April 10, 2021, Kislovodsk, Russia
  • Symphony No. 4 [Sümfoonia nr. 4]
    2019
    43'
    symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 2+1, strings
  • 2010
    2'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4230, 2, strings
    Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra; November 11, 2011, Estonia Concert Hall
    Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
  • Sinfonietta Portobellica
    2010
    16'
    symphony orchestra: 3222, 2210, 1, strings
    Fp: The Portobello Orchestra, conductor Anthony Weeden; July 2, 2011, St. Clement's Church, London
  • Divertisment
    2007
    13'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 2200, timpani, strings
    Fp: Joensuu City Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee; September 29, 2011, Joensuu, Finland
    FpEst: Pärnu City Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee; November 16, 2013, Pärnu Concert Hall
    Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
  • One Hundred and Fifty [Sada viiskümmend]
    2006
    3'
    symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+2, strings
    Fp: 2006, England
  • Play in 3 Acts [Mäng kolmes vaatuses]
    2005
    15'
    symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+5, harp, strings
    Fp: The Windsor and Meidenhead Symphony Orchestra; 2006, England
  • Overture [Avamäng]
    2003
    2'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4221, 1+2, harp, strings
    Fp: 2003, Royal College of Music in London
  • Symphony No. 3 [Sümfoonia nr. 3]
    1. Adagio
    2. Vivacissimo
    3. Grave

    2003
    28'
    symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+1, harp, strings
    Fp: Oulu Sinfonietta, conductor Mikk Murdvee; 2006, Oulu, Finland
    CD "Mihkel Kerem: Orchestral and Chamber Music", Toccata Classics (2013); Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee
    Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
  • Waltz [Valss]
    2001
    symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+5, harp, strings
  • Suite [Süit]
    1998
    43'
    symphony orchestra: 3222, 2221, 1+2, harp, strings
    Fp: Tallinn Music High School Symphony Orchestra, conductor Toomas Kapten
  • Symphony No. 1 [Sümfoonia nr. 1]
    1996
    38'
    symphony orchestra: 3223, 4231, 1+3, harp, strings
    Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
  • Thoughts Back [Mõtted tagasi]
    1996
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+2, harp, strings
  • Impression [Impressioon]
    1995
    8'
    symphony orchestra: 1111, 2210, 1+1, harp, strings
    Fp: Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Toomas Kapten
  • Symphony No. 2 [Sümfoonia nr. 2]
    unfinished
    symphony orchestra: 4444, 8441, 2+4, 2 harps, strings

Works for chamber orchestra

  • Sinfonietta
    1. Allegro ma non troppo
    2. Lento
    3. Tempo di Menuetto
    4. Allegro furioso

    2000
    13'
    chamber orchestra: 1111, 1100, timpani, strings
    Fp: Estonian Academy of Music Symphoniet Orchestra, conductor Toomas Kapten; October 20, 2000, Autumn Festival of Estonian Academy of Music

Works for string orchestra

  • A Farewell to Yodit
    2015
    6'
    string orchestra
    CD "Music for My Love. Volume One", Toccata Classics (2016); Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Paul Mann
  • Laudatio
    2011
    11'
    string sextet (string orchestra)
    Fp: Not public premiere: Mihkel Kerem (violin), Daniel Bard (violin), Mikk Murdvee (viola), Pal Solbakk (viola), Per Nystrom (cello), Daniol Keane (cello), Anthony Williams (double bass), conductor Anthony Weeden; October 22, 2011, UK. Public premiere: Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta, conductor Mikk Murdvee; July 11, 2014, Tartu St. John's Church, Glasperlenspiel Festival
    Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
  • Beefsmusic
    2009
    16'
    string orchestra
  • Little Concerto for Little Strings [Väike kontsert väikestele keelpillidele]
    2008
    12'
    string orchestra
    Fp: The orchestra of international summer courses for string players in Haapsalu, conductor Mikk Murdvee; July 27, 2008, Haapsalu
    Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
    Manuscript
  • Restless Night [Rahutu öö]
    2007
    30'
    string orchestra
    Fp: Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee; January 24, 2008, Estonian Christian Pentecostal Church Toompea 3 Centre
    Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
  • Adagio
    2001
    15'
    string orchestra
    Fp: England
  • Prelude [Prelüüd]
    1994
    string orchestra
  • Shadows of the Past [Mineviku varjud]
    1993
    string orchestra
    Fp: Tallinn Music High School String Orchestra, conductor Toivo Peäske

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for French horn and orchestra

  • Ullas Horn [Ulla sarv]
    2014
    8'
    French horn, string orchestra

Works for violin and orchestra

  • Lamento [Lament]
    2009/2020
    9'
    violin, string orchestra
    Fp: Harry Ward (violin), Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) Orchestra; April 27, 2021, Melbourne Recital Centre, Australia
  • Violin Concerto
    I Andante
    II Vivo
    III Lento

    2018
    25'
    solo violin, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2020, strings
    Fp: Triin Ruubel (violin), Pärnu City Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee; February 28, 2019, Pärnu Concert Hall
  • Ronahi
    2016
    4'
    violin, string orchestra
    Fp: Mihkel Kerem (violin), Wirral Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jonathan Small; March 7, 2020, Hoylake, UK
  • Concerto for Violin and Orchestra [Kontsert viiulile ja orkestrile]
    1994
    violin, symphony orchestra

Works for viola and orchestra

  • Lamento
    version of the work for cello and string orchestra
    2009
    9'
    viola, string orchestra
    Fp: Mikk Murdvee (viola, conductor), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, January 14, 2010, House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads
    CD "Mihkel Kerem: Orchestral and Chamber Music", Toccata Classics (2013);Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Mikk Murdvee (viola, conductor)
  • Concerto for Viola and Orchestra [Kontsert vioolale ja orkestrile]
    1994
    18'
    viola, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2200, timpani, strings

Works for cello and orchestra

  • Cello Concerto [Tšellokontsert]
    2020
    24'
    solo cello, string orchestra
    Fp: Willem Stam (cello), Pärnu City Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee; January 28, 2023, Pärnu Concert Hall
    Commissioned by: Willem Stam
  • 1984
    2017
    90'
    cello, actor, chamber orchestra: 1111, 1110, 1, 11111
    Fp: Premiere of the Dutch language film: March 21, 2021 on Netherlands NPO 2. Premiere of the English language version of the film: April 23, 2021 on OnJam.tv. Directed by Gijs Besseling. Concert performance: Extra Willem Stam (cello), Boris van der Ham (actor), Edward Snowden (video lecture), New European Ensemble, conductor Mihkel Kerem; October 27, 2021, Muziekgebouw, Amsterdam, Holland
  • Lamento
    2008
    9'
    cello, string orchestra
    Fp: Per Nyström (cello), chamber orchestra Camerata Nordica, conductor Terje Tønnesen; August 9, 2009, Öland Island, Sweden
    Publisher: Fennica Gehrman

Works for piano and orchestra

  • Piano Concerto [Klaverikontsert]
    2023
    24'
    solo piano, trumpet, tom-toms, string orchestra
    Commissioned by: Luunja parish

Works for two or more soloists and orchestra

  • Concerto for 2 Cellos [Kontsert 2 tšellole]
    2000
    2 cellos, chamber orchestra: 1111, 1100, timpani, strings
    Fp: Silver Ainomäe, Marius Järvi, Tallinn Youth Orchestra, conductor Toivo Peäske

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

  • Ludere
    2000
    7'
    vibraphone, bowed piano ensemble
    Fp: Vambola Krigul (vibraphone); April 28, 2000, Estonian Cademy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival

Duos

  • A Minute on the Lips
    2023
    4'
    trumpet, viola
    Commissioned by: Ryan Linham
  • Neatsisveikines (Without Saying Goodbye)
    On sketches of the Sonata for violin and piano by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis
    2021
    13'
    violin, piano
    Fp: Mihkel Kerem (violin), Rokas Zubovas (piano); December 8, 2021, Vilnius, Lithuania
  • Carmina Contrita
    2020
    6'
    viola, cello
  • Mutations [Mutatsioonid]
    2019
    17'
    violin, cello
  • 4 Kurdish Songs [4 kurdi laulu]
    2017
    9'
    key fiddle, guitar
    Fp: Torbjorn Westman (key fiddle), Eric Lammers (guitar); 2017, Sweden
  • Mesopotamia
    suite
    2017
    17'
    violin, piano
    Fp: Mihkel Kerem (violin), Robin Green (piano); December 13, 2017, Leggate Theatre, Victoria Gallery & Museum, Liverpool, UK
  • Asleep
    2016
    violin, piano
    Fp: Mihkel Kerem (violin), Robin Green (piano); February 22, 2016, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room, UK
  • Danny and Simona's Fantasy
    2015
    6'
    2 violins
  • Dersim
    2014
    18'
    violin, piano
    Fp: Brusk Zanganeh (violin); April 22, 2016, Diyarbakır, Turkey
  • Pinginaabrid [Pinginaabrid]
    2014
    2 violins
  • Moto Perpetuo
    2013
    2'
    violin, piano
    Fp: Mikk Murdvee (violin), Sten Lassmann (piano); July 31, 2013, Tartu City Museum
  • Retrospect
    2013
    violin, piano
    Fp: Isabelle Faust (violin), Alexander Melnikov (piano); October 28, 2018, Duisburg, Germany
    Commissioned by: Isabelle Faust and Alexander Melnikov
  • 5 movements
    2013
    7'
    2 cellos
    Fp: Aleksander Traksmann (cello), Aleksander Sebastian Lattikas (cello), Mart Laas (cello); January 19, 2014, Estonia Concert Hall
  • Ballade
    2012
    8'
    cello, piano
    Fp: Samuli Peltonen (cello); 11.11.2012, Soome
    Commissioned by: Samuli Peltonen
  • Aria for Mikk [Aaria Mikule]
    2009
    4'
    violin, piano
    Fp: Mikk Murdvee (violin), Reet Ruubel (piano); 2009
  • Sonata for Cello and Piano [Sonaat tšellole ja klaverile]
    2008
    16'
    cello, piano
    Fp: Per Nystöm (cello); 2009, Aurora Chamber Music Festival, Sweden
  • Sonata for Viola and Piano [Sonaat vioolale ja klaverile]
    2007
    25'
    viola, piano
    Fp: Yuval Gotlibovich (viola); 2009, Aurora Chamber Music Festival, Sweden
  • Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 [Sonaat viiulile ja klaverile nr. 3]
    1. Scherzo
    2. Sonata
    3. Polyphony

    2006
    21'
    violin, piano
    Fp: Mikk Murdvee (violin), Sten Lassmann (piano); December 16, 2006; Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn
    CD "Mihkel Kerem. Violin Sonatas", Toccata Classics (2012). Mikk Murdvee (violin), Sten Lassmann (piano)
    Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
  • Five Days from December [Viis päeva detsembrist]
    1st Day
    2nd Day
    3rd Day
    4th Day
    5th Day

    2004
    12'
    alto saxophone, piano
    Fp: Ivo Lille (saxophone), Jorma Toots (piano); April 11, 2005, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers’ Union
  • Nocturne [Nokturn]
    2004
    violin, piano
    Fp: Mari Kerem (violin); 2005
  • The Morning of…
    2004
    flute, piano
  • 3 Stories for Violin and Organ [3 lugu viiulile ja orelile]
    2002
    violin, organ
  • Variations on Theme of Paganini [Variatsioonid Paganini teemale]
    2002
    violin, bassoon
    Fp: Mirjam Kerem (violin), Andris Arnicans (bassoon)
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    obligatory piece at international competition Young Musician for young pianists, cellists and violinists
    2001
    violin, piano
  • March [Marss]
    obligatory piece at international competition Young Musician for young pianists, cellists and violinists
    2001
    violin, piano
  • 4 Moods [4 meeleolu]
    1999
    tenore/soprano saxophone, harp
  • Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 [Sonaat viiulile ja klaverile nr. 2]
    1. Comodo
    2. Presto
    3. Grave

    1996
    17'
    violin, piano
    Fp: Mihkel Kerem (violin), Hanna Heinmaa (piano)
    CD "Mihkel Kerem. Violin Sonatas", Toccata Classics (2012). Mikk Murdvee (violin), Sten Lassmann (piano)
    Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
    Manuscript
  • Waltz [Valss]
    1996
    xylophone, piano
  • 4 Pieces for Violin and Cello [4 pala viiulile ja tšellole]
    1994
    violin, cello
    Fp: Mirjam Kerem (violin), Ivo Juul (cello)
  • Nocturne [Nokturn]
    1994
    violin, piano
  • Rhapsody on Estonian Folk Tune [Rapsoodia eesti teemadel]
    1994
    violin, piano
  • Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 [Sonaat viiulile ja klaverile nr. 1]
    1. Nocturne
    2. Scherzo
    3. Postlude

    1994
    25'
    violin, piano
    Fp: Mirjam Kerem (violin), Riina Joller (piano); 1994
    CD "Mihkel Kerem. Violin Sonatas", Toccata Classics (2012). Mikk Murdvee (violin), Sten Lassmann (piano)
    Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
  • 3 Pieces for 2 Violins [3 pala kahele viiulile]
    1993
    2 violins
    Fp: Mihkel Kerem, Mikk Murdvee; Finland
  • Memory [Mälestus]
    1993
    violin, piano
  • Suite [Süit]
    1992
    2 flutes
    Fp: Sigrid Orusaar, Maie Maidre; 1993
  • Variations for Violin and Piano [Variatsioonid viiulile ja klaverile]
    1992
    violin, piano

Trios

  • Newroz
    2016
    2'
    piano, violin, cello
  • Ronahi trio
    2016
    4'
    violin, cello, piano
    FpEst: Meelis Orgse (violin), Ardo Västrik (cello), Kaisa Laasik (piano); November 12, 2016, Tallinn Music High School
  • Blueprint [Plaan]
    2014
    10'
    saxophone, cello, accordion
    Fp: Virgo Veldi (saxophone), Marius Järvi (cello), Jaak Lutsoja (accordion); April 7, 2015 Paide Culture Centre, April 8, 2015 Pärnu Concert Hall, April 9, 2015 Jõhvi Concert Hall, April 10, 2015 Kostivere Manor, April 14, 2015 Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, April 15, 2015 Vanemuise Concert Hall, Tartu
    Commissioned by: Eesti Kontsert
  • Variation on Estonian Theme [Variatsioon eesti teemal]
    2009
    7'
    flute, cello, piano
    Fp: Reval Ensemble; June 20, 2009, Tallinn Town Hall
  • Nameless Pieces [Nimetud lood]
    2006
    clarinet, viola, piano
    Fp: 2007, Aylesbury, England
  • 4 Dances and Epilogue [4 tantsu ja epiloog]
    5 parts
    2005
    13'
    violin, cello, piano
    Fp: piano trio Fratres: Mikk Murdvee (violin), Kristjan Saar (cello), Sten Lassmann (piano); May 14, 2005, Tallinn Town Hall
  • Changing Moods [Muutuvad meeleolud]
    2004
    8'
    violin, viola, cello
    Fp: Kristina Kriit (violin) Toomas Nestor (viola), Aare Tammesalu (cello); April 16, 2007, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Manuscript
  • Trio for 2 Flutes and Bassoon [Trio 2 flöödile ja fagotile]
    2002
    2 flutes, bassoon
  • Trio for Flute, Oboe and Bass Clarinet [Trio flöödile, oboele ja bassklarnetile]
    2002
    flute, oboe, bass clarinet
    Fp: 2002, Royal College of Music in London
  • Perpetuum mobile
    1996
    flute, violin, piano
  • Trio for Bassoon, Violin and Piano [Trio fagotile, viiulile ja klaverile]
    1996
    bassoon, violin, piano
    Fp: Andris Arnicans (bassoon), Andra Arnicane (viola), Nora Luse (piano)

Quartets

  • Caligo
    2019
    8'
    cello quartet
    Fp: Nick Shugaev, Willem Stam, Sonja Krauss, Elis Regina Ramo; November 15, 2019, Sala Ignacio Cervantes, festival Habana Clásica, Havana, Cuba
  • The Society Trilogy
    2015
    30'
    violin, viola, cello, double bass
  • Mediatation [Meditatsioon]
    1997
    4 cellos
  • Quartet for 4 Trombones [Kvartett 4 tromboonile]
    1997
    4 trombones
  • Nocturne [Nokturn]
    1995
    flute, 2 violins, cello

String quartets

  • String Quartet No. 10 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 10]
    2020
    17'
    string quartet
    Fp: Mihkel Kerem (violin), Emily Mowbray (violin), Rachel Jones (viola), Hilary Browning (cello); June 12, 2023, Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool, UK
  • Ronahi
    2019
    5'
    string quartet
    Fp: Mihkel Kerem, Concettina del Vecchio, Alex Mitchell, Jonathan Aasgaard; March 24, 2019, Liverpool
  • Nocturne in Memoriam
    2016
    3'
    string quartet
  • Expression Suite [Ekspressioonide süit]
    2011
    16'
    string quartet
    Fp: New European Ensemble (Mihkel Kerem, Rada Ovcharova, Emlyn Stam, Willem Stam); October 9, 2015, Hague, Arvo Pärt Festival
  • String Quartet No. 9 „Beefsquartet“ [Keelpillikvartett nr. 9 „Beefsquartet“]
    2009
    17'
    string quartet
  • String Quartet No. 8 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 8]
    2004
    15'
    string quartet
    Text: Kerem Quartet; 2005, Chichester, England
  • String Quartet No. 7 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 7]
    2002
    string quartet
    Fp: Kerem Quartet; July 7, 2002; Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn
  • String Quartet No. 6 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 6]
    2001
    string quartet
  • String Quartet No. 5 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 5]
    1. Largo
    2. Allegro quasi allegretto e scherzando
    3. Adagio molto quasi non movimento
    4. Allegro vivace

    1999
    32'
    string quartet
    Fp: EMD string quartet: Maano Männi (violin), Terje Raidmets (violin), Heili Eespere (viola), Tõnu Jõesaar (cello); April 9, 2001, Estonian Academy of Music, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
  • String Quartet No. 3 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 3]
    remembering Dmitri Shostakovich
    1995
    15'
    string quartet
    Manuscript
  • String Quartet No. 4 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 4]
    1. Prelude
    2. Dance of Death
    3. Nocturne
    4. Scherzo
    5. Epilogue
    6. Postlude

    1995
    28'
    string quartet
    Manuscript
  • String Quartet No. 2 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 2]
    1994
    string quartet
  • String Quartet No. 1 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 1]
    1993
    string quartet
    Fp: String Quartet of Vanemuine; Moscow

Quintets

  • Kurdish Suite [Kurdi süit]
    2016
    10'
    piano quintet
  • Piano Quintet [Klaverikvintett]
    1997
    2 violins, viola, cello, piano

Wind quintets

  • 5 Pieces for Wind Quintet [5 lugu puhkpillikvintetile]
    2002
    7'
    wind quintet
    Fp: 2003, Royal College of Music in London
  • Wind Quintet [Puhkpillikvintett]
    1.Allegro
    2.Moderato
    3.Minuet
    4.Largo
    5.Presto

    1997
    12'
    wind quintet
    Fp: Neeme Punder (flute), Aleksander Hännikäinen (oboe), Toomas Vavilov (clarinet), Tarmo Velmet (bassoon), Kalmer Kiik (horn); April 28, 2000, Estonian Academy of Music, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival

Sextets

  • Laudatio
    2011
    11'
    string sextet (string orchestra)
    Fp: Not public premiere: Mihkel Kerem (violin), Daniel Bard (violin), Mikk Murdvee (viola), Pal Solbakk (viola), Per Nystrom (cello), Daniol Keane (cello), Anthony Williams (double bass), conductor Anthony Weeden; October 22, 2011, UK. Public premiere: Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta, conductor Mikk Murdvee; July 11, 2014, Tartu St. John's Church, Glasperlenspiel Festival
    Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
  • String Sextet [Keelpillisekstett]
    2004
    30'
    2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos
    Fp: The Chilingirian String Quartet, Arun Menon (viola), Niamh Molloy (cello); 2005, Royal College of Music in London
    CD "Mihkel Kerem: Orchestral and Chamber Music", Toccata Classics (2013);Tallinn Ensemble

Septets

  • 1984 Suite [1984 Süit]
    2019
    10'
    piccolo, bass clarinet, trumpet, violin, viola, cello, double bass
    Fp: New European Ensemble; December 3, 2019, Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Works for large ensemble (8+)

  • NEuE Fanfare
    For the 10th birthday of New European Ensemble
    2018
    16''
    instrumental ensemble: 1021, 0110, 1, 11111
  • NEuE Signature
    For the 10th birthday of New European Ensemble
    2018
    6''
    instrumental ensemble: 1021, 0100, 1, guitar, 11111
  • Sinfonietta
    2010/2015
    12'
    large ensemble: 1111, 1100, timpani, 11111
    Fp: Ensemble 10/10 of the Royal Liverool Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Clark Rundell; November 3, 2015, Buxton Opera House, UK
  • Small Concerto for Brass [Väike kontsert vaskpillidele]
    2000
    10'
    horn, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, tuba
    Fp: Brass Academy, conductor Aavo Ots; October 19, 2000, Autumn Festival of Estonian Academy of Music
  • String Octet [Keelpillioktett]
    1. Allegro vivace
    2. Presto con fuoco
    3. Adagio molto sostenuto
    4. Molto apassionato

    1997
    4 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for clarinet

  • Fantasy [Fantaasia]
    1995
    clarinet
    Fp: Toomas Vavilov

Works for violin

  • Sonata for the Beast
    2020
    17'
    5-string violin or viola
  • A Minute for Isabelle
    2015
    1'
    violin
  • Eli’s Street Hop
    2015
    2'
    violin
  • Etude in Style of Sophie [Etüüd Sophie stiilis]
    2014
    violin
  • Surge of Sergej
    2014
    4'
    violin
  • Marching Stephen
    2013
    2'
    violin
  • Meditation for Pål
    2013
    5'
    violin
  • Terje's Fury
    2013
    2'
    violin
  • Sonata for Violin [Sonaat viiulile]
    1. Introduction and March
    2. Fantasy
    3. Siciliana
    4. Finale

    2002
    12'
    violin
    Fp: Mikk Murdvee (violin)
    CD "Mihkel Kerem. Violin Sonatas", Toccata Classics (2012). Mikk Murdvee (violin)
    CD „Association of Estonian Professional Musicians“, AEPM (2008). Mikk Murdvee
  • Sonatina for Violin No. 6 [Sonatiin viiulile nr. 6]
    1994
    violin
  • Sonatina for Violin No. 1 [Sonatiin viiulile nr. 1]
    1993
    violin
  • Sonatina for Violin No. 2 [Sonatiin viiulile nr. 2]
    1993
    violin
  • Sonatina for Violin No. 3 [Sonatiin viiulile nr. 3]
    1993
    violin
  • Sonatina for Violin No. 4 [Sonatiin viiulile nr. 4]
    1993
    violin
  • Sonatina for Violin No. 5 [Sonatiin viiulile nr. 5]
    1993
    violin

Works for viola

  • Sonata for the Beast
    2020
    17'
    5-string violin or viola
  • Max’s Spider
    2015
    2'
    viola
  • Bullocks to That
    2014
    4'
    viola

Works for cello

  • Two Aspects on Loneliness
    2020
    5'
    cello
    Fp: Nick Shugaev (cello); November 30, 2020, Como, Italy
  • Vashtis Quiet [Vashti vaikus]
    2014
    5'
    cello
  • Sonata for Solo Cello [Sonaat soolotšellole]
    2013
    13'
    cello
  • Variations for Cello [Variatsioonid tšellole]
    1997
    cello

Works for double bass

  • Anthony’s Wondering Bass
    2015
    2'
    double bass
  • Barbros Gallop
    2014
    3'
    double bass

Works for piano

  • 2016
    5'
    piano
    Fp: Nicolas Horvath (piano); October 9, 2016, Ebersberg, Altes Kino, Germany
    FpEst: Nicolas Horvath (piano); April 9, 2017, Radio Studio One (Estonian National Broadcasting), Estonian Music Days
  • Broken Glass (In memoriam Philip Glass)
    2014
    piano
    Fp: Nicolas Horvath (piano); July 2014, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Nicolas Horvath
  • Piano Sonata [Klaverisonaat]
    2011
    22'
    piano
  • Fugue [Fuuga]
    2008
    10'
    piano
    Fp: Sten Lassmann; October 25, 2008, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
  • Prelude No. 12 [Prelüüd nr. 12]
    1996
    piano
  • Prelude No. 13 [Prelüüd nr. 13]
    1996
    piano
  • Prelude No. 14 [Prelüüd nr. 14]
    1996
    piano
    Fp: Arta Arnicane
  • Prelude No. 15 [Prelüüd nr. 15]
    1996
    piano
    Fp: Arta Arnicane
  • Prelude No. 16 [Prelüüd nr. 16]
    1996
    piano
    Fp: Arta Arnicane
  • Prelude No. 10 [Prelüüd nr. 10]
    1995
    piano
    Fp: Hanna Heinmaa
  • Prelude No. 11 [Prelüüd nr. 11]
    1995
    piano
    Fp: Hanna Heinmaa
  • Prelude No. 9 [Prelüüd nr. 9]
    1995
    piano
    Fp: Hanna Heinmaa
  • Nocturne No. 2 [Nokturn nr. 2]
    1994
    piano
  • Prelude No. 7 [Prelüüd nr. 7]
    1994
    piano
  • Prelude No. 8 [Prelüüd nr. 8]
    1994
    piano
  • 5 Scherzos [5 skertsot]
    1993
  • Nocturne [Nokturn]
    1993
    piano
  • Prelude No. 2 [Prelüüd nr. 2]
    1993
    piano
  • Prelude No. 3 [Prelüüd nr. 3]
    1993
    piano
  • Prelude No. 4 [Prelüüd nr. 4]
    1993
    piano
  • Prelude No. 5 [Prelüüd nr. 5]
    1993
    piano
  • Prelude No. 6 [Prelüüd nr. 6]
    1993
    piano
  • Sonatina [Sonatiin]
    1992
    piano
    Fp: Helin Kapten; 1992
  • Bear [Karu]
    1991
    piano
  • Bells [Kellad]
    1991
    piano
  • Evening [Õhtu]
    1991
    piano
  • Field [Põld]
    1991
    piano
  • Fly [Kärbes]
    1991
    piano
  • Goliath [Koljat]
    1991
    piano
  • In National Idiom [Rahva toonis]
    1991
    piano
  • Mosquito [Sääsk]
    1991
    piano
  • Prelude No. 1 [Prelüüd nr. 1]
    1991
    piano
  • Sparrow [Varblane]
    1991
    piano
  • The Horrible Mountain [Õudne mägi]
    1987
    piano

Works for other instrument

  • Two Perverse Dances [Kaks perversset tantsu]
    2014
    8'
    key fiddle
    Fp: Torbjörn Westman (key fiddle); April 26, 2014, Oskarshamn International String Festival, Sweden

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

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

  • The Book of Longing
    2011
    30'
    actor, cello
    Text: on poems by Leonard Cohen (in English)
    Fp: Emlyn Stam (actor), Willem Stam (cello); April 21, 2020, Hague, The Netherlands (live stream concert)
    Commissioned by: Aura Chamber Music Festival

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • The Seasons [Aastaajad]
    Spring
    Summer
    Autumn
    Winter

    2012
    6'30
    chamber choir
    Text: Mihkel Kerem
    Fp: Cantores Calmariensis, conductor Torbjörn Westman; March 15, 2015, Kalmar Castle Church, Sweden
    Commissioned by: Torbjorn Westman and Cantores Calmarines
  • My Redeemer
    2011
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Leonard Cohen (in English)
  • Winter [Talv]
    A movement from "The Seasons" for chamber choir (2012)
    2010
    2'
    mixed choir
    Fp: Mixed Choir Cantores Calmarienses, conductor Torbjörn Westman; February 2011, Kalmar

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Music to plays

  • Journey of the Soul
    Music from concert-mystery „Peras Giuntas susitinka Čiurlionį“
    2023
    Fp: Ensemble Nepaklusnieji; July 1, 2023, Kuliai Culture Centre, July 2, 2023, Vilnius Town Hall
    Commissioned by: Čiurlionis House

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • "Tango" from Rein Raamat's animated film "The Hell" ["Tango" muusikast Rein Raamatu joonisfilmile "Põrgu"]
    Arrangement of Lepo Sumera's music
    2021
    3'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, strings
    Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee; October 1, 2021, Estonia Concert Hall