Konstantin Jakob Türnpu

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Hush Now (Guarding) [Tasa, tasa (Valvates)]
    1893
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    CD "Hingevalgus. Eesti kuldne klassika", Karmen Puis, Anna Humal (2021); Karmen Puis (soprano), Anna Humal (organ)
    CD „Urve Tauts“, Urve Tauts (2014); Urve Tauts (voice)
    CD „Las mööduvad aastad“, Helisalv (2002); Kaljo Johannson
    Manuscript
  • Just One Time [Üks ainus kord]
    1893
    3'
    voice, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    CD "Hingevalgus. Eesti kuldne klassika", Karmen Puis, Anna Humal (2021); Karmen Puis (soprano), Anna Humal (organ)
    CD "Igatsus", K. Urb, H. Mätlik (2012). Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    CD „Oot oot“, Ansambel Laine (2005); Ensemble Laine (Gennadi Podelski's arrangement)
    CD „Uus laine“ [New wave], Topten (2000); Ensemble Laine
    CD „Kaia Urb. Heiki Mätlik“, K. Urb, H. Mätklik (1998); Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    Manuscript
  • At the Bottom of the Grave [All hauas sinuga]
    190?
    4'
    mezzo-soprano, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    CD „Estonian Singer Jenny Siimon“, Eesti Raadio (2005); Jenny Siimon, Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Roman Matsov
  • Dear Mari [Kallis Mari]
    190?
    3'
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
  • Far [Kaugel]
    190?
    3'
    voice, piano
    Text: Jakob Tamm
    Manuscript
  • Ephemeral [Üürike]
    189?
    voice, piano
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    CD „Urve Tauts“, Urve Tauts (2014); Urve Tauts (voice), Ines Maidre (organ)
  • Yearning [Igatsus]
    189?
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    CD "Igatsus", K. Urb, H. Mätlik (2012). Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
    CD „Estonian Singer Jenny Siimon“, Eesti Raadio (2005); Jenny Siimon, Elsa Avesson (piano)
    Manuscript
  • Don't Ask [Ära küsi]
    voice, piano
    Text: Anna Haava

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Solace [Troost]
    1926
    mixed choir
    Text: from the epic "Kalevipoeg"
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Tallinn Chamber Choir, conductor Aivar Leštšinski
    Manuscript
  • How Shining the Stars [Küll hiilgavad tähed]
    1925
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Tallinn Chamber Choir, Tallinn Technical University Chamber Choir, conductor Peeter Perens
  • On the Morning of Freedom [Priiuse hommikul]
    1925
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Marie Heiberg
    CD „Eesti laulupidu 150“ [Estonian Song Celebration 150], Vaiguviiul (2019); Mixed choirs, conductor Juhan Aavik
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Tallinn Chamber Choir and Tallinn Technical University Chamber Choir, conductor Aivar Leštšinski
    Manuscript
  • A Brotherly Greeting ''Viva!'' [Lauluvennalik tervitus ''Ta elagu!'']
    1920-1922
    male choir, also for mixed choir
  • Greeting [Tervitus]
    1920-1922
    3'
    male choir, also arranged for mixed choir (by T. Vettik and K. Leinus) and children's choir
    Text: Elise Aun
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Peeter Perens
  • Guardian [Valvur]
    1920-1922
    mixed choir, also for male choir arranged by Gustav Ernesaks
    Text: based on the Bible
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Tallinn Chamber Choir, Tallinn Technical University Chamber Choir, conductor Aivar Leštšinski
    CD „Segakoor Noorus“, Arti Audio (1990); Mixed choir Noorus, conductor Ene Üleoja
  • I Have No Father's House [Ei mul ole isamaja]
    1920-1922
    male choir, also for mixed choir
    Text: Eduard Wöhrmann
  • Leaving [Lahkudes]
    1920-1922
    male choir, also for mixed choir (arranged by Tuudur Vettik)
    Text: Peeter Grünfeldt after Carl Johann Philipp Spitta
  • Heart Beats [Süda tuksub (Kalastus)]
    1919
    male choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Spring Feeling [Kevade tunne]
    1919
    3'
    male choir, also for mixed choir
    Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, Engineers' Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
    CD „60 aastat Tehnikaülikooli Akadeemilist Meeskoori“ [60 Years of Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University], Tehnikaülikooli Akadeemiline Meeskoor (2007); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Anne Dorbek
    CD „Gustav Ernesaks ja tema aeg“ [Gustav Ernsesaks and his time], Fotre (1998); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Gustav Ernesaks
    CD „Bridge of Song“, TAN, TAM (1998); Male Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences, conductors Hirvo Surva, Andrus Siimon
    CD „Küll ma laulaks“ [I Would Sing], Eesti Raadio (1997); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots
  • At the Grave [Haual]
    1892-1901
    mixed choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
  • Autumn Thoughts [Sügise mõtted]
    1892-1901
    mixed choir
    Text: Lydia Koidula
  • Baby Jesus, Christmas Child [Sa Jõululaps, oh Jeesuke]
    1892-1901
    mixed choir
    Text: Jaan Bergmann
    Manuscript
  • Be Faithful Until Death [Ole ustav surmani]
    1892-1901
    mixed choir
    Text: sacred, Book of Revelation 2:10
  • Cheer, Skies [Hõisake, taevad]
    1892-1901
    mixed choir
    Text: sacred
  • Ephemeral [Üürike]
    1892–1901
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Lydia Koidula
  • Heath Flower [Nõmmelill]
    1892-1901
    mixed choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • Leaving Home Farm [Kodutalust lahkumine]
    1892-1901
    mixed choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
  • Weihnachts-Motette (Christmas Motets)
    1892-1901
    mixed choir
    Text: sacred
  • Will You Give Away? [Kas kingid sa?]
    1892-1901
    mixed choir
  • Homeless [Koduta]
    1888-1891
    mixed choir
    Text: Elise Aun
  • In a Foreign Land [Võõral maal]
    1888-1891
    mixed choir
    Text: Mihkel Veske
  • On Riverside [Jõe kaldal]
    1888-1891
    mixed choir
    Text: Ado Reinvald
    Manuscript
  • Petite Flower Song [Väike lillelaul]
    1888-1891
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
  • Christ Has Been in the Tomb [Kristus on hauas käin'd]
    mixed choir
    Text: Elise Aun
  • Crucified [Ristilöödud]
    mixed choir
    Text: sacred
  • Estonia, My Fatherland [Eestimaa, mu isamaa]
    mixed choir
    Text: Friedrich Kuhlbars
    Manuscript
  • Evening Star [Õhtu täht]
    mixed choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
    Manuscript
  • Grass Grows on the Soil [Muru kasvab mulla peale]
    mixed choir
    Text: from the epic "Kalevipoeg"
  • If still [Kui veel]
    mixed choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
    Manuscript
  • Kyrie
    mixed choir
    Text: from Catholic Mass
    Publisher: SP Muusika
  • Look, the Lamb of God [Vaata, see on Jumala Tall]
    mixed choir
    Text: John 1:29
  • My Estonia (Song of the Homeland) [Mu Eestimaa (Kodumaa laul)]
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Peeter Grünfeldt
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Engineers' Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
    Manuscript
  • Night [Öö]
    mixed choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
    Manuscript
  • Parting Song [Lahkumise laul (Ajaratas)]
    3'
    mixed choir, also for female choir
    Text: Tuudur Vettik
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Tallinn Chamber Choir, conductor Aivar Leštšinski
  • Rose on the Beach [Roos rannal]
    mixed choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
    Manuscript

Works for female choir a cappella

  • Kyrie
    1911
    3'
    female choir
    Text: from Catholic Mass
    Manuscript
  • Christmas Carol (Weihnachtslied)
    1908
    female choir
    Manuscript
  • Who knows? [Kes teab?]
    1888-1891
    female choir
    Text: Anna Haava
  • Parting Song [Lahkumise laul (Ajaratas)]
    3'
    mixed choir, also for female choir
    Text: Tuudur Vettik
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Tallinn Chamber Choir, conductor Aivar Leštšinski

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Fatherland [Isamaa]
    1924
    male choir
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    Manuscript
  • Old Tallinn (Alt Reval)
    1924
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Eberhard Krause (in German), translated into Estonian by Heldur Karmo
  • Singer's Childhood [Lauliku lapsepõli]
    1924-1926
    male choir
    Text: folklore
  • Since Childhood [Mis oli see, mis juba lapsepõlves]
    1921
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots
  • A Brotherly Greeting ''Viva!'' [Lauluvennalik tervitus ''Ta elagu!'']
    1920-1922
    male choir, also for mixed choir
  • Drouth [Põud]
    1920-1922
    4'
    male choir
    Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots
    Manuscript
  • Greeting [Tervitus]
    1920-1922
    3'
    male choir, also arranged for mixed choir (by T. Vettik and K. Leinus) and children's choir
    Text: Elise Aun
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Peeter Perens
  • Guardian [Valvur]
    1920-1922
    mixed choir, also for male choir arranged by Gustav Ernesaks
    Text: based on the Bible
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Tallinn Chamber Choir, Tallinn Technical University Chamber Choir, conductor Aivar Leštšinski
    CD „Segakoor Noorus“, Arti Audio (1990); Mixed choir Noorus, conductor Ene Üleoja
  • I Have No Father's House [Ei mul ole isamaja]
    1920-1922
    male choir, also for mixed choir
    Text: Eduard Wöhrmann
  • Leaving [Lahkudes]
    1920-1922
    male choir, also for mixed choir (arranged by Tuudur Vettik)
    Text: Peeter Grünfeldt after Carl Johann Philipp Spitta
  • Our Days Vanish Fast [Kiiresti kaovad meie päevad]
    1920-1922
    male choir
    Text: from epic "Kalevipoeg"
  • Swans [Luiged]
    1920-1922
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots
    CD „Juhatab Ants Üleoja“ [Conducts Ants Üleoja], EMLS (2006); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
  • Heart Beats [Süda tuksub (Kalastus)]
    1919
    male choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Spring Feeling [Kevade tunne]
    1919
    3'
    male choir, also for mixed choir
    Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, Engineers' Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
    CD „60 aastat Tehnikaülikooli Akadeemilist Meeskoori“ [60 Years of Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University], Tehnikaülikooli Akadeemiline Meeskoor (2007); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Anne Dorbek
    CD „Gustav Ernesaks ja tema aeg“ [Gustav Ernsesaks and his time], Fotre (1998); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Gustav Ernesaks
    CD „Bridge of Song“, TAN, TAM (1998); Male Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences, conductors Hirvo Surva, Andrus Siimon
    CD „Küll ma laulaks“ [I Would Sing], Eesti Raadio (1997); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots
  • Motto of the Tallinn Men's Choral Society Choir [Tallinna Meestelaulu Seltsi moto]
    1918
    male choir
  • Was Told As a Child [Mull' lapsepõlves rääkis]
    1918
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Carl Robert Jakobson
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots
    CD „60 aastat Tehnikaülikooli Akadeemilist Meeskoori“ [60 Years of Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University], Tehnikaülikooli Akadeemiline Meeskoor (2007); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Harald Uibo
    CD „Teaduste Akadeemia Meeskoor“ [Male Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences], Teaduste Akadeemia Meeskoor (2004); Male Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences, conductor Kuno Areng
    Manuscript
  • Our Childhood Village Lane [Meil aiaäärne tänavas]
    1917
    2'
    male choir
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    CD „Eesti laulupidu 150“ [Estonian Song Celebration 150], Vaiguviiul (2019); Boys' choirs and male choirs, conductor Kuno Areng
    CD „Review of the Estonian choral music “, Estonian Choral Association, Estonian National Broadcasting (2011); Male Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences, conductor Hirvo Surva
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, Engineers' Male Choir, conductor Peeter Perens
    CD „Take a Journey“, EKE Inseneride Meeskoor (2004); EKE Engineers' Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
    CD „Laulud hingest“ [Songs from Soul], Global Music (2003); Revalia Chamber Male Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva
    CD „Review of the Estonian choral music“, Eesti Laulu-ja Tantsupeo Sihtasutus (2002); Male Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences, conductor Hirvo Surva
    CD „Kui päikene värve...“, EKE Inseneride Meeskoor (2001); EKE Inseneride Meeskoor, dirigent Ants Üleoja
    CD „Bridge of Song“, TAM, TAN (1998); Male Choir of Estonian Academy of Sciences, conductors Hirvo Surva, Andrus Siimon
    Manuscript
  • My Fatherland They Buried [Mu isamaa, nad olid matnud]
    1916
    male choir
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    Manuscript
  • Alone [Üksi]
    1892-1901
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
    CD "Nõo lipp", Nõo kiriku meesansambel (2010); Nõo Church Male Ensemble
  • Coat [Kuub]
    1892-1901
    male choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
  • Ditty [Lauluke]
    1892-1901
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • Fatherland Song [Isamaa laul]
    Liberty Song
    1892-1901
    male choir
    Text: M. Lillenupp (Martin Lipp)
    CD „Nõo lipp“, Nõo kiriku meesansambel (2010); Male ensemble of Nõo Church
    Manuscript
  • For Easter Day [Ülestõusmise pühaks]
    1892-1901
    male choir
    Text: Elise Aun
  • Homesickness [Kojuigatsus]
    1892-1901
    male choir
    Text: Jaan Bergman after Karl Gerok
  • In the Evening [Õhtul]
    1892-1901
    male choir
    Text: Anna Haava
  • The Gentle Maiden [Õrn hella neiu]
    1892-1901
    male choir
    Text: Jaan Tõnisson after Hans Müller
  • There at the Grave [Seal haual]
    1892-1901
    male choir
    Text: Anna Haava
  • Three Cherished Places [Kolm kallist kohta]
    1892-1901
    male choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
  • Weeping Chamber [Kaebekoda]
    1892-1901
    male choir
    Text: Elise Aun
  • Golden [Kuldne]
    1888-1891
    male choir
    Text: Matthias Johann Eisen
  • Golden Beach [Kuldrannake]
    1888-1891
    male choir
    Text: Ado Reinvald
  • In Autumn [Sügisel]
    1888-1891
    male choir
    Text: Jaak Järv
  • Slumber [Uinu]
    1888-1891
    2'
    male choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • At Father´s House [Isamajas]
    male choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
    Manuscript
  • Evening Star [Õhtu täht]
    male choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
    Manuscript
  • Hope [Lootus]
    male choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots
  • Kyrie
    3'
    male choir
    Text: from Catholic Mass
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Peeter Perens
    CD „Vivat Academia!“, Tartu Ülikool (1997); Tartu Academic Male Choir, conductor Alo Ritsing
    CD „Singing revolution Estonia. 125 years struggling for freedom“, Erdenklang Musikverlag (1994); Recording of Estonian Song Celebration in 1994, conductor Alo Ritsing
  • Leaving Home Farm [Kodutalust lahkumine]
    male choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
    Manuscript
  • Night [Öö]
    male choir
    Text: Jakob Tamm
    Manuscript
  • On the Beautiful Field of Fatherland [Isamaa ilusal väljal]
    male choir
    Text: Martin Lipp
    Manuscript
  • On the Morning of Freedom [Priiuse hommikul]
    2'
    male choir
    Text: Marie Heiberg
  • Sanctus
    Arranged by August Topman
    3'
    male choir
    Text: in Latin
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Engineers' Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
    CD „Jõuluootus“ (Waiting for Christmas], Tallinna Ülikooli Meeskoor (2010); Tallinn University Male Choir, Orchestra of Estonian Border Guard, conductor Jüri Rent (arranged by Arvi Miido)
    Manuscript
  • Song of the Homeland [Kodumaa laul]
    male choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • Song of the Homeland [Kodumaa laul]
    male choir
    Text: Peeter Grünfeldt, Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • Winter Night [Talvine õhtu]
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots
    CD „Eesti laul“, Tartu Akadeemiline Meeskoor (2008); Tartu Academic Male Choir, conductor Alo Ritsing
    CD „Songs through the years“, Tartu meeskoor Gaudeamus (2001); Tartu Male Choir Gaudeamus, conductor Roland Laasmäe
    Manuscript
  • Yearning [Igatsus]
    male choir
    Text: Johann Matthias Eisen
    Manuscript

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • Greeting [Tervitus]
    1920-1922
    3'
    male choir, also arranged for mixed choir (by T. Vettik and K. Leinus) and children's choir
    Text: Elise Aun
    CD „Morning of Freedom. Songs for mixed and male choir by Konstantin Türnpu“, Eesti Kooriühing (2010); Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Peeter Perens
  • My Beautiful Fatherland
    children's choir
    Text: Martin Lipp