Jüri-Ruut Kangur

WORKS FOR THE STAGE

Operas

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Magic Beauty of Seas and Oceans
    2017
    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 ESOFesta
    2017
    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 SH
    Video: 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 III
    Video: 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 I
    Video: 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 II
    1999
    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

  • Estonian Folk Dance Melody
    2010
    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

  • 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
  • Trio
    1997
    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

  • Dance and Dreams [Tants ja unistused]
    1993
    violin, piano

Quintets

  • Estonian Folk Dance Melody
    Arrangement of the orchestral piece written in 2010
    2019
    3'
    string quintet
    Fp: May 24, 2019, Eurochestries International Festival of Youth Orchestras, Sobral, Brazil
  • Sounds of Heaven ehk SH
    Arrangement 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

  • 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
  • Magnificat
    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 Fortuna
    1996
    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
  • Requiem
    To 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)

  • 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)

  • Sure On This Shining Night
    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

  • 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

  • I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
    2007
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: from the Bible
  • 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
  • Psalm 23 „The Lord Is My Shepherd“
    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)
  • Agnus Dei
    Arrangement 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • In Paradisum
    Winning 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
  • 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
  • With and Without You [Sinuga ja Sinuta]
    1993
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv

Works for male choir a cappella

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
    2007
    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

  • On the Paths of the Lord of the Rings [Sõrmuste Isanda radadel]
    2007
    4'
    mixed boys' choir
    Text: after J. R. R. Tolkien
    Commissioned by: Estonian Male Song Society's All-Estonian Boys' Choir Kalev

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Film music

  • Music for short film "Säid-Sobe"
    Directed by Urmas E. Liiv
    1995

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Gustav Ernesaks „Train Trip“ [Gustav Ernesaks „Rongisõit“]
    Arrangement for symphony orchestra and children's choir
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Commissioned by: Estonian National Opera
  • Gustav Ernesaks „Train Trip“ [Gustav Ernesaks „Rongisõit“]
    Arrangement for male choir
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Commissioned by: Male Choir of Tallinn University