Gennadi Taniel

WORKS FOR THE STAGE

Operas

  • Stony Tear [Kivine pisar]
    youth opra
    1961
    90'
    Libretto: A. Kabral
    Fp: Boarding-School Opera Studio; 1961

Musical and/or drama and/or dance works for stage

  • Legend of Haapsalu [Haapsalu Legend]
    musical drama
    1979
    Libretto: Paul Kilgas
    Fp: directed by Ilmar Tammur, designer Voldemar Peil, White Dame: Anne-Mari Vaas; 1979, The Haapsalu Bishop’s Castle
  • Holiday Travel of The Old man of Ülemiste [Ülemiste vanakese puhkusreis]
    production for variety theatre
    1974
    60'
    Text: Juhan Viiding
    Fp: Viru Variety Thearte
  • If You Happen to Come to Tallinn [Kui satud kord sa Tallinna]
    production for variety theatre
    1972
    60'
    Text: Enn Vetemaa
    Fp: Viru Variety Thearte

Rock operas

  • Painful Light [Valus valgus]
    rock opera
    1977
    90'
    Libretto: Priit Aimla and Ago-Endrik Kerge after Juhan Smuul’s poem „Järvsuu Boys’ Brigade“
    Fp: M. Väljataga, V. Laas, A. Ots, R. Kuusk, T. Valgre, from tape: Estonian Radio Light Music Orchestra, conductor Peeter Saul; 1978, Russian Theatre

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • Ohio Symphony
    1994
    40'
    symphony orchestra
    Fp: Symphony Orchestra of Ohio University Music Department, conductor Gennadi Taniel; 1994, Ohio University
    Commissioned by: Ohio University

Works for wind orchestra

  • Orchestral Suite [Orkestrisüit]
    2000
    wind orchestra
  • Mixtures [Mikstuurid]
    overture
    1985
    wind orchestra
  • Up We Go, Dear Brothers [Üles, üles, hellad vennad]
    overture
    1985
    wind orchestra
  • Classical Suite [Klassikaline süit]
    1976
    wind orchestra
    Fp: Wind Orchestra Helikon, conductor Toomas Välja; February 10, 1979, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Music Festival of Soviet Estonia
  • The Moon [Kuu]
    wind orchestra

Works for other orchestras

  • The Most Popular Waltz of the Parish [Ülevalla valts]
    3'
    folk music instruments orchestra
    Fp: 1973, Estonian Dance Festival
    Commissioned by: House of Folk Creativity

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for violin and orchestra

  • Violin Concerto [Viiulikontsert]
    dedicated to Lemmo Erendi
    1. Recitando
    2. Allegro con moto
    3. Sostenuto
    4. Allegro
    5. Con anima
    6. Allegro

    1987
    28'
    violin, symphony orchestra: 2020, 2000, 1+0, piano (harpsichord), strings
    Fp: Lemmo Erendi (violin), Pärnu City Orchestra, conductor Ilmar Tõnisson; 1987, Pärnu Town Hall
    Manuscript

Works for piano and orchestra

  • Mobile Game for Piano and Chamber Orchestra [Mobiilimäng klaverile ja kammerorkestrile]
    concertino
    2005
    7'
    piano, chamber orchestra
    Fp: students of Viimsi Music School; 2005, Viimsi Music School
    Commissioned by: Viimsi Music School
  • Rapsody in C
    1991
    piano, chamber orchestra
    Fp: Valdur Roots (piano), Pärnu Chamber Orchestra, conductor Ilmar Tõnisson; 1991, Pärnu
    Commissioned by: Cultural Department of Pärnu City Government
  • Piano Concerto [Klaverikontsert]
    1. Moderato
    2. Sostenuto
    3. Vivo

    1985
    26'
    piano, chamber orchestra
    Fp: Valdur Roots (piano), Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer; 1985, Estonian Radio
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • April [Aprill]
    piano, chamber orchestra: 1110, 1100, strings
    Manuscript
  • Dialogue [Dialoog]
    piano, chamber orchestra: 1110, 1100, strings
    Manuscript

Works for guitar and orchestra

  • Concerto for Guitar [Kitarrikontsert]
    2003
    18'
    guitar, chamber orchestra: percussiona, strings
    Fp: Kirill Ogorodnikov (guitar), Pärnu City Orchestra, conductor Henri Christofer Aavik; August 28, 2020 Vändra Church, August 29, 2020 Pärnu-Jaagupi Church, August 30.08.2020 Pärnu Town Hall
    Commissioned by: Boris Björn Bagger
    Publisher: Edition 49

Works for two or more soloists and orchestra

  • Double Concerto „Tandem“ [Topeltkontsert „Tandem“]
    1990
    flute, violin, symphony orchestra
    Commissioned by: Jaan Õun

Works for other instrument and orchestra

  • Concerto for Kannel „Collage“ [Kandlekontsert „Collage“]
    1. Animato
    2. Animato
    3. Moderato

    1999
    20'
    kannel, symphony orchestra
    Fp: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Nõmme City Orchestra, conductor Hendrik Vestmann; March 28, 1999, The Tallinn Brotherhood of the Black Heads , Estonian Music Days Festival
  • Meditation [Mõtisklus]
    symphonic ballade
    1982
    kannel, symphony orchestra
    Fp: Soome

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

  • Three Characters [Kolm karakterit]
    suite for accordion ensemble, children's music
    accordion ensemble
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers’ Union

Duos

  • Incantation [Loits]
    I prize at the 8th Children's Music Concert-competition
    1987
    viiul, klaver
    Fp: Terje Raidmets (violin), Kelli Pärnaste (piano); May 16, 1987; Estonian Television, 8th Children's Music  Concert-competition
  • Butterfly Game [Liblikamäng]
    cello, piano
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers’ Union
    Manuscript
  • To Krõõt [Krõõdale]
    violin, piano
    Manuscript

Trios

  • Concerto „Sounds“ for Estonian zither, keyboards and percussion [Kontsert „Sounds“ kandlele, klahvpillidele ja löökpillidele]
    Concerto for Estonian zither
    2000
    26'
    Estonian zither, keyboards, percussion
    Fp: Kristi Mühling (kannel), Urmas Lattikas (keyboards), Anneli Kadakas (percussion); Estonian National Opera Winter Garden
    Manuscript
  • Dances of Incas [Inkade tantsud]
    trio
    1989
    20'
    violin, piano, percussion
    Fp: Lemmo Erendi (violin), Peep Lassmann (piano), Gennadi Taniel (bongos); Estonian Radio
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • Quasi serenata
    trio. Dedicated to Lemmo Erendi
    1989
    8'
    violin, 2 pianos
    Fp: Karolina Erendi (piano), Kristina Erendi (piano), Lemmo Erendi (violin); Lemmo Erendi jubilee concert

String quartets

  • String Quartet No. 3 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 3]
    2003
    20'
    string quartet
    Fp: Classic-Quartet; November 23, 2003, Estonian National Opera Winter Garden, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • String Quartet No. 2 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 2]
    1966
    21'
    string quartet
    Fp: Leningrad string quartet
  • String Quartet No. 1 [Keelpillikvartett nr. 1]
    1965
    22'
    string quartet
    Fp: Joseph Shagal (violin), Ants Toomingas (viola), Toomas Tummeleht (cello); Estonian Radio
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers’ Union

Quintets

  • Concerto for Kannel No. 3 [Kandlekontsert nr. 3]
    2003
    28'
    kannel, string quartet
    Fp: Ella Maidre (kannel), Opera-Quartet; April 24, 2003, Estonian National Opera Winter Garden, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • Arabesques [Arabeskid]
    suite, in 4 movements
    30'
    flute, 2 violins, viola, cello
    Fp: Estonian National Opera Winter Garden, 2004
  • Suite [Süit]
    20'
    flööt, keelpillikvartett
    Fp: Maia Maidre (flute), Opera-Quartet; October 12, 2003, Tallinn Methodist Church
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture

Wind quintets

  • Wind Quintet No. 4 [Puhkpillikvintett nr. 4]
    1. Animato
    2. Calmly Imporvising
    3. Allegro
    2004
    21'
    wind quintet
    Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers’ Union
  • Wind Quintet No. 3 [Puhkpillikvintett nr. 3]
    2000
    wind quintet
    Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers’ Union
  • Wind Quintet No. 2 [Puhkpillikvintett nr. 2]
    1999
    12'
    wind quintet
    Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers’ Union
  • Wind Quintet No. 1 [Puhkpillikvintett nr. 1]
    1965
    20'
    wind quintet
    Fp: Samuel Saulus (flute), Roland Kriit (clarinet), Heldur Värv (oboe), Eugen Saanpere (bassoon), Uve Uustalu (horn); Estonian Radio
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for piano

  • Sonata for Piano No. 5 [Klaverisonaat nr. 5]
    1995
    14'
    piano
    Fp: Peep Lassmann
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • Sonata for Piano No. 4 [Klaverisonaat nr. 4]
    1991
    13'
    piano
    Fp: Valdur Roots
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • Sonata for Piano No. 3 [Klaverisonaat nr. 3]
    1985
    14'
    piano
    Fp: Valdur Roots
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • Piano Sonata No. 2 [Klaverisonaat nr. 2]
    1. Larghetto
    2. Agitato
    3. Con gracia

    1984
    15'
    piano
    Fp: Matti Reimann
    Manuscript
  • Piano Sonata No. 1 [Klaverisonaat nr. 1]
    1963
    16'
    piano
    Fp: Arbo Valdma
  • Brother, Dear Brother [Veli, hella vellekene]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Only for Tin Soldiers [Ainult tinasõdureile]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Six Fragments Mosaic [Mosaiik kuuest killust]
    8'
    piano
  • Sound [Helin]
    piano
    Manuscript

Works for other instrument

  • Six Etudes [Kuus etüüdi]
    18'
    zither
    Fp: Ella Maidre
    Commissioned by: Tallinn Music School

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • Holy Land [Püha maa]
    cantata
    1988
    11'
    mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2231, 4331, 1+2, strings
    Text: Juhan Saar
    Fp: mixed choir, Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
    Manuscript
  • Recommendation [Soovitus]
    1985
    20'
    mixed choir, symphony orchestra
    Text: S. Lund
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • Ode to Joy [Ood rõõmule]
    cantata
    1984
    20'
    mixed choir, symphony orchestra
    Text: Gennadi Taniel
    Fp: conductor Olev Oja, seminar of the Estonian Choral Association, Vana-Vigala
    Commissioned by: Estonian Choral Association
  • Iron Song [Raudne laul]
    cantata
    1983
    22'
    mixed choir, symphony orchestra
    Text: Jaan Kärner
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture

Works for male choir and orchestra

  • Stone of the Wises [Tarkade kivi]
    cantata
    1984
    male choir, symphony orchestra
    Text: Lehti Metsaalt, Arvi Siig, Gennadi Taniel, folklore
    Commissioned by: Estonian Choral Association

Works for boys' choir and orchestra

  • Our Summer [Meie suvi]
    cantata
    1974
    32'
    boys’ choir, symphony orchestra
    Text: Eno Raud
    Fp: Tartu Boys’ Choir, State Academic Theatre Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture

Works for joint choir or multiple choirs and orchestra

  • A Human [Inimene]
    oratorio
    1984
    40'
    mixed choir, boys’ choir, symphony orchestra
    Text: Juhan Saar
    Fp: conductor Olev Oja; 1986, seminar of the Estonian Choral Association, Vana-Vigala (short version)
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • Ode to Life [Ood elule]
    cantata
    1979
    35'
    mixed choir, trumpet, trombone, horn, percussion
    Text: Anna Haava, Lehti Metsaalt, folklore
    Fp: mixed choir Koit, ensemble; 1980, Viljandi
    Commissioned by: mixed choir Koit

Works for male choir and instrument(s)

  • Harvest Song [Lõikuse laul]
    male choir, timpan in D
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and orchestra

  • Earthy Tenderness [Maine hellus]
    cantata
    1989
    20'
    voice, chamber orchestra
    Text: Paul Whitman
    Fp: vocal instrumental ensemble Kurekell
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • Classic [Klassik]
    musical scene
    1985
    10'
    bariotone, male ensemble, symphony orchestra
    Text: Gennadi Taniel
    Fp: Ervin Kärvet (bass), State Academic Theatre Estonia Symphony Orchestra, G. Ots song competition
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Oh, I Have Been Lucky [Oh oli mulle õnne antud]
    2000
    23'
    voice, piano
    Text: Ave Alavainu
    Fp: Gennadi Taniel (piano); Hall of the Estonian Writers’ Union
    Commissioned by: Estonian Writers’ Union
  • Entirely Human Pieces [Täiesti inimlikud lood]
    1986
    12'
    voice, piano
    Text: Gennadi Taniel
    Fp: Tõnu Bachmann (baritone), Valdur Roots (piano); Estonian Composers’ Union
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers’ Union
  • Sound [Helin]
    song cycle
    3 parts
    1984
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Fp: Vera Taleš, Els Roode (kannel); 1984
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • From Colour to Flower [Värvist lilleni]
    1983
    30'
    voice, piano
    Text: Ave Alavainu
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • The Four Seasons [Neli aastaaega]
    solo song cycle
    1. Spring
    2. Summer
    3. Autumn
    4. Winter

    1979
    12'
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Saar
    Fp: Ervin Kärvet (bass), Tarsina Alango (piano); 1979
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • From Flower to Colour [Lillest värvini]
    song cycle
    1974
    14'
    voice, piano
    Text: Ave Alavainu
    Fp: M. Johanson; 1975, Hall of the Estonian Writers’ Union
    Commissioned by: Estonian Writers’ Union
  • Toward to Sweet Home [Kodu poole, kulla poole]
    song cycle
    3 parts
    1963
    12'
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Mati Palm (bass), Tarsina Alango (piano)
    Commissioned by: Estonian Radio
  • Three Cradels [Kolm kätkit]
    song cycle
    voice, piano
  • White Night of the North [Põhjamaa valge öö]
    4'
    voice, piano
    Text: Gennadi Taniel
    Fp: Heli Lääts
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture

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

  • To the Songsters [Laulikutele]
    1982
    12'
    voice, string quartet
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Fp: Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), State Academic Theatre Estonia string quartet
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers’ Union
  • A Fallow Is Gleaming [Valendab üks söödike]
    song cycle
    1. Autumn
    2. Rye Sheaves in the Barn
    3. Self-interest
    4. What Is Burning in My Bosom
    5. Sound

    1978
    20'
    voice, zither
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Fp: Teo Maiste (bass), Kristi Mühling (zither); Hall of the Estonian Writers’ Union
    Commissioned by: Estonian Writers’ Union
    CD "Teo Maiste, bass", Teo Maiste (2017); Teo Maiste (bass), Kristi Mühling (kannel) (Only "What Is Burning in My Bosom")
  • In The Winter Evening [Talveõhtul]
    1970
    18'
    voice, zither ensemble
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Fp: Tallinn Children’s Music School zither ensemble Kukulind; 1970
    Commissioned by: Tallinn Children’s Music School
  • Introito ad altare
    26'
    soprano, vocal ensemble, organ
    Fp: ensemble of the Estonian Radio Mixed Choir, Kaie Konrad (soprano), Viive Mäemets (organ); Ocotber 5, 1991, Tallinn St. Nicholas’s Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Capriciousness Piece [Jorupillilugu]
    1978
    mixed choir
    Text: Gennadi Taniel after Estonian folklore
    Fp: Estonian Choral Association vocal ensemble
    Commissioned by: Estonian Radio
  • Beneath the Four Winds [Nelja tuule all]
    mixed choir or female choir
    Text: Manivald Kesamaa
    Fp: conductor Olev Oja, seminar of the Estonian Choral Association, Vana-Vigala
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
    Manuscript
  • Bronze Soldier [Pronkssõdur]
    mixed choir
    Fp: conductor Olev Oja, seminar of the Estonian Choral Association, Vana-Vigala
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
  • Harvest Song [Lõikuse laul]
    mixed choir
    Fp: conductor Olev Oja, seminar of the Estonian Choral Association, Vana-Vigala
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture

Works for female choir a cappella

  • Beneath the Four Winds [Nelja tuule all]
    mixed choir or female choir
    Text: Manivald Kesamaa
    Fp: conductor Olev Oja, seminar of the Estonian Choral Association, Vana-Vigala
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture
    Manuscript
  • Looking for You [Sind otsides]
    setting of the pop song of the same title by Aarne Männik
    female choir
    Text: O. Kruus
  • When I Start to Sing [Kui mina hakkan laulemaie]
    Arranged by Siim Aimla
    female choir
    Text: folklore

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Self-interest [Omakasu]
    The 1st prize at the competiton for choral compositions in the male choir cathegory organised by Estonian Male Choirs’ Association
    2000
    male choir
    Fp: Estonian National Male Choir; November 4, 2000, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Estonian Choral Association
  • Harvest [Lõikus]
    1983
    male choir
    Text: Gennadi Taniel
    Fp: State Academic male Choir; 1983
    Commissioned by: Estonian Ministry of Culture

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Songs for children

  • Break Dance of the Firetail [Tulesaba breik]
    children's song
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Gennadi Taniel
    Fp: Tallinn Boys’ Choir

Instrumental works for children

  • Butterfly Game [Liblikamäng]
    cello, piano
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers’ Union
    Manuscript
  • Joy Trio [Trilli-tralli trio]
    children's piece
    3 violins, cello
    Commissioned by: Estonian Composers’ Union

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Film music

  • Music for the film „Christmas Cantata“ [„Jõulukantaat“]
    1993
  • Music for the documentary „This Beautiful Word – Liberty“ [„See ilus sõna – vabadus“]
    Eesti Telefilm, dirceted by Vello Kallaste
    1989
  • Music for the documentary „Estonian Oil Shale“ [„Eesti põlevkivi“]
    1979
  • Music for the film „Wolf's Bride“ [„Hundimõrsja“]
    1974

POPULAR MUSIC

Works for light music orchestra

  • Unisons
    1976
    trumpet, trombone, light music orchestra
  • Collage I-II
    light music orchestra
    Fp: Estonian Radio Light Music Orchestra
  • Little Overture [Väike avamäng]
    light music orchestra
    Fp: Estonian Radio Light Music Orchestra
  • Slavic Dance [Slaavi tants]
    light music orchestra
    Fp: Estonian Radio Light Music Orchestra

Popular songs

  • Ode to Pablo Neruda [Ood Pablo Nerudale]
    1975
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Heldur Karmo
    Fp: Tõnis Mägi
  • Song about a Good Person [Laul heast inimesest]
    Dedicated to Memory of Arne Oit
    1975
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Gennadi Taniel
  • Song about Blood Flowers [Laul verelilledest]
    1973
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: H. Karjahärm
    Fp: Jaak Joala
    CD „Tõnis Mägi“, Hitivabrik (2000). Tõnis Mägi (vocal), EREO, conductor Paul Mägi
  • Wagtail’s Song [Linavästriku laul]
    1973
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: H. Suislepp
    Fp: Jaak Joala
    CD „Estraadiklassika“, Eesti Raadio (200?), Jaak Joala (vocal), Estonian Radio Light Music Orchestra, conductor Peeter Saul
  • No or Yes [Ei või jaa]
    1971
    2 voices, accompaniment
    Text: Olev Sadu
    CD "Ma joobun õnnest", JJ Music (2019); Jaak Joala, Heidy Tamme, Estonian Radio Variety Orchestra, conductor Peeter Saul
  • Home Village, Homeland [Koduküla, kodumaa]
    198?
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Hando Runnel
    Fp: Tõnis Mägi
  • A Boy Played the Guitar [Poiss mängis kitarri]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Vladimir Beekman
    Fp: Heli Lääts
  • Along the Road [Mööda teed]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: J. Saar
    Fp: M. Tõnso
  • Antique Shop of Paris [Pariisi vanakraamipood]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: U. Laht
    Fp: A. Ots
  • Boy and Girl [Poiss ja tüdruk]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: H. Luik
    Fp: Uno Loop
  • Bride’s Dowry [Neiukaup]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: folklore
    Fp: ensemble Anne
  • Carnival [Karneval]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: T. Kallas
    Fp: Jaak Joala
    CD "Naerata", JJ Music (2020); Jaak Joala
  • Come [Tule]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: A. Saadik
    CD „Mängime kannelt=Wir spielen kannel“, Forte (2000). Veera Talesh
  • Coming of the Night [Öö tulemine]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: T. Kallas
    Fp: A. Ots
  • Dance Song [Tantsulaul]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Olev Sadu
    Fp: Jaak Joala
    CD "Sulle laulan", Tallinna Politseiorkester (2023);  Kalle Sepp, Kaire Vilgats, Tallinn Police Orchestra and Big Band, conductor Siim Aimla (arranged by Ülo Mälgand)
  • Drawing the Joy and Sorrow [Joonistan kurbust ja rõõmu]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Juhan Smuul
    Fp: Jaak Joala
    CD "Naerata", JJ Music (2020); Jaak Joala
  • Each to Their Own [Kuidas keegi]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Udo Otsus
    Fp: Heli Lääts
  • Election Piece [Valimise lugu]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: A. Roomere, Korsten
    CD „Raffa ääl“, Pets Music (2003). Pets and Korsten
  • Emptying the Golden Mug [Kummutame kuldset kruusi]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: H. Luik
    Fp: A. Ots
  • Eyes of the Forest [Metsa silmad]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: T. Lehtmets
    Fp: Anne Velli
    CD "Naerata", JJ Music (2020); Jaak Joala
  • Fairy Tale Bird (White Crow) [Muinasjutulind (Valge vares)]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Juhan Viiding
    Fp: Small choir of the Estonian Choral Association
  • February Samba [Küünlakuu samba]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: E. Pesla
    Fp: O. Melnik
  • Garcia Lorca
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Arvi Siig
    Fp: M. Tõnso
  • Girls of Our School Parties [Minu koolipidude tüdrukud]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Vladimir Beekman
    Fp: M. Tõnso
  • Gratitude for Mother [Millal maksan eide vaeva]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Voldemar Kuslap
    CD „Koduigatsus“, V. Kuslap (2007). Voldemar Kuslap (vocal)<BR>CD „Koduigatsus“, Kruus (2000). Voldemar Kuslap (vocal)
  • Harlequin [Arlekiin]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: T. Kallas
    Fp: Anne Velli
  • Heart Pain [Südamevalu]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Hando Runnel
    CD „Horoskoop“, Hitivabrik (2008). Ensemble Horoskoop, Anne Velli CD „Horoskoop. 1“, ETV (1999). Ensemble Horoskoop, Anne Velli
  • Home [Kodu]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Gennadi Taniel
    Fp: Vello Orumets, A. Kärvet
  • Homeland [Kodumaa]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Arvi Siig
  • I Remained the Same [Selleks ma jäin]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: A. Kaasik
    CD „Tsirkus maksimus: kogutud teosed. I osa“, HyperElwood (1999). Ensemble Fix
  • Idyl [Idüll]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: N. Baturin
    Fp: Vello Orumets
  • In Front of You With My Song [Teie ette oma lauluga]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: T. Kallas
    Fp: M. Tõnso
  • In the Ranch [Karjafarmis]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Arvi Siig
  • In Tropicana
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: A. Säärits
    Fp: O. Melnik
  • It Doesn’t Happen Often [Tihti küll seda ei juhtu]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: U. Laht
    Fp: Jaak Joala
    CD „Horoskoop“, Hitivabrik (2008). Ansambel Horoskoop, TV ensemble, conductor Kustas Kikerpuu CD „Horoskoop. 1“, ETV (1999). Ansambel Horoskoop, TV ensemble, conductor Kustas Kikerpuu CD „Meeletu rüütel“, Aidem Pot (1997). Voldemar Kuslap (vocal)
  • Lighting the Fire [Süütan tule]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Dragojev
  • Listening Legrand [Kuulates Legrand’i]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: A. Alavainu
    Fp: Marju Kuut
    CD „Kuulates Legrand'i=En écoutant Legrand“, H.-M. Arder (2006). Helin-Mari Arder (vocal), ensemble
  • Looking for You [Sind otsides]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: O. Kruus
    CD „Horoskoop“, Hitivabrik (2008). Ensemble Horoskoop, female trio, EREO, conductor Rostisalv Merkurov CD „Eesti 70ndad“, Hitivabrik (2005). Tõnis Mägi (vocal), EREO, conductor Rostisalv MerkulovCD „Tõnis Mägi“, Hitivabrik (2000). Tõnis Mägi (vokaal), EREO, dirigent H. Vahar CD „Horoskoop. 1“, ETV (1999). Tõnis Mägi (vokaal), EREO, dirigent Rostisalv Merkulov CD „Las jääda kõik, mis hea. 1“, Eesti Raadio (1995). Tõnis Mägi (vocal)
  • Love, Bread and Flowers [Armastus, leib ja lilled]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Gennadi Taniel
    Fp: Anne Velli
  • Maria
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Gennadi Taniel
  • Memory [Mälu]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Arvi Siig
    Fp: Ervin Kärvet (bass), Tarsina Alango (piano)
  • Midnight Samba [Kesköö samba]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: E. Pesla
    CD "Groove of ESSR. Funk, disco, jazz from Soviet Estonia 1974-1988", Funk Embassy Records, ERR (2019); Estonian TV & Radio Variety Orchestra (insrtumental version)
  • Miss Variety Theatre [Miss Varietee]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Einar Pesla
    Fp: Jaak Joala
    CD "Sulle laulan", Tallinna Politseiorkester (2023);  Kalle Sepp, Tallinn Police Orchestra and Big Band, conductor Siim Aimla (arranged by Siim Aimla)
    CD „Back in the ESSR: from the archives of Eesti Raadio 1966-1982“, Umblu Records (2002). Jaak Joala (vokaal)
  • Paper Soldier [Pabersõdur]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: T. Kallas
  • Princess [Printsess]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: M. Seping
    Fp: Heli Lääts
  • Sailor’s Tale [Meremehe jutt]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Ü. Halling
    Fp: A. Ots
  • Sing, Gipsy Boy [Laula, mustlaspoiss]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: A. Alavainu
    Fp: Heli Lääts
  • Song from My Heart [Laul mu südamest]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: A. Thenor
    Fp: Heli Lääts
  • Song to the Liberty [Laul vabadusse]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Arvi Siig
    Fp: A. Ots
  • Stay Yourself [Jää iseendaks]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: H. Luik
    Fp: O. Melnik
  • Sunrise [Päikesetõus]
    voice, accompaniment
  • Take Up This Song [Võta üles see laul]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: A. Kaasik
  • Tears of the Sun [Päikesepisarad]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: A. Laitsam
    Fp: Marju Kuut
    CD „Raagus sõnad“, Bigtree (2005). Marju Kuut (vocal), T. Kikken (guitar)
  • The Land of Metsajärve [Metsajärve maa]
    voice, accompaniment
  • The Last Barricade [Viimne barrikaad]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Arvi Siig
  • The Sea [Meri]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: M. Kallas
    Fp: Heli Lääts
  • The Story from Hell [Põrgulugu]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: O. Sadu
    Fp: A. Ots
  • This Joy Belongs to Us [See rõõm jääb meile]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: T. Lehtmets
  • Together [Kahekesi]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: E. Pesla
  • We Are on a Flying Island [Me oleme lendaval saarel]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Jaan Kross
    CD „Eesti 70ndad“, Hitivabrik (2005). Lagle Alpius, Reet Linna, Ivo Linna, EREO, conductor Rostisalv Merkulov
  • When I Start to Sing [Kui mina hakkan laulemaie]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: rahvaluule
    Fp: ensemble Kurekell
  • Where Is Sweet Home? [Kus on kulla kodu?]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: P. Aimla
    Fp: A. Ots
  • White Dame [Valge daam]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: E. Pesla
  • With You [Sinuga koos]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: O. Sadu
    CD „Jaak Joala laulude galakontsert: live kontsert Tallinna lauluväljakul 6.07.2008“, Meediaekspress (2008). Jaak Joala (vocal)
  • Work Song [Töölaul]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Gennadi Taniel
    Fp: A. Ots
  • Ärjemiine [Ärjemiine]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: T. Kallas
    Fp: A. Ots
  • You Forgot! [Unustasid!]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: O. Sadu
    Fp: Anne Velli

JAZZ MUSIC

Works for big band

  • Globe [Gloobus]
    dance music
    instrumental ensemble
    Fp: ensemble Vana Toomas
  • Night of The North [Põhjamaa öö]
    dance music
    instrumental ensemble
  • Phoenix [Fööniks]
    dance music
    instrumental ensemble
  • Rocking-horse [Kiikhobu]
    dance music
    instrumental ensemble
  • Sketch [Eskiis]
    dance music
    instrumental ensemble

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • The Lady of the Camellias [Kameeliadaam]
    ballet, arrangements for symphony orchestra of music by Franz Liszt
    2005
    symphony orchestra
    Libretto: Eldor Renter, Tiit Härm
    Choreography: Tiit Härm
    Fp: 2005, Estonian National opera