Lepo Sumera
- Works for the stage
- Works for orchestra
- Works for solo instrument(s) and orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Electronic, electro-acoustic and multimedia works
- Music for children
- Incidental music
WORKS FOR THE STAGE
Operas
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one-act multimedia chamber opera
1997
47'
soprano, 2 male actors, flute, clarinet, horn, trumpet, synthesizer, percussion, violin, cello, videotape
Libretto: Peeter Jalakas after a novel of the same title by Ervin Õunapuu
Fp: Pirjo Levandi (soprano), Jüri Peetson, Guido Kangur, NYYD Ensemble, conducted by Olari Elts, directed by Peeter Jalakas; November 24, 25, 26, 1997, Tallinn, Von Krahl Theatre
Commissioned by: NYYD Festival
Publisher: Edition 49
Musical and/or drama and/or dance works for stage
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Kaleva [Kaleva]musica in three parts for a multimedia dance drama by Bonnie Sue Stein and Marika Blossfeldt
1. Island Maiden
2. Linda Buries Kalev
3. Linda Becomes A Stone
1988
45'
mezzo-soprano, mixed choir, speech choir, percussion, electronics
Text: Estonian national epic "Kalevipoeg"
Libretto: Marika Blossfeldt after Estonian national epic "Kalevipoeg"
Fp: December 2, 1988, New Haven Artists’ Theatre, New Haven (music from tape)
Ballets
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Confined Spaces [Piiratud ruumiga]music for one-act ballet by choreographer Mai Murdmaa
1999
30'
mezzo-soprano, cello, tape
Fp: June 9, 2001; Tallinn, Estonian National Opera
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The Lizard (Yashcheritsa)ballet in two acts
1987/1993
90'
symphony orchestra
Libretto: Andrei Petrov after Alexander Volodin’s play of the same title
Commissioned by: Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
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Journey [Teekond]music for one-act ballet by Bonnie Sue Stein
1989
Fp: New Haven Artists’ Theatre, New Haven, November 16, 1989, as Part One of Walking to America
FpEst: September 24, 1991, Tallinn
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Anselm’s Story [Anselmi lugu]ballet in three acts
1977/1978
85'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+4, celesta, piano, harp, strings
Libretto: Mai Murdmaa after E.T.A. Hoffmann’s fairy-tale The Golden Pot
Fp: choreography by Mai Murdmaa, conducted by Vallo Järvi; March 2, 1978, Tallinn, Estonian National Opera
Manuscript
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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1. Andante furioso
2. Andante
2000
24'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, 4, celesta, harp, strings
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer; May 5, 2000, Tartu, May 6, 2000, Tallinn
CD „Concerto for cello and orchestra; Musica profan ; Symphony No. 6 / Lepo Sumera“, (2003). Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Edition 49
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Symphony No. 5 [Sümfoonia nr. 5]1995
34'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, 4, celesta, harp, strings
Fp: Malmö Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi, October 26 and 27, 1995, Malmö, Sweden
FpEst: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer; February 13, 1997, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Malmö Symphony Orchestra
CD „Symphony no. 5; Music for chamber orchestra; In memoriam / Lepo Sumera“, BIS (1996). Malmö Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Edition 49
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Nostalgic Textures [Nostalgilised faktuurid]1994
6'
symphony orchestra: 2000, 4331, piano, strings
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Musica tenera1992
10'
symphony orchestra: 2022, 4220, 1+3, strings
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje; October 1, 1992, Tallinn
CD „Musica tenera; Piano concerto; Symphony no. 4, 'Serena borealis' / Lepo Sumera“, BIS (1994). Malmö Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Edition 49
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Symphony No. 4 (Serena Borealis) [Sümfoonia nr. 4 (Serena borealis)]1. Allegro ma non affetuoso
2. Lontano e sonore
3. Lontano e sonore
4. Feroce
5. Dolce e pianissimo
1992
25'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, 4, electric guitar, strings
Fp: Badische Staatskapelle, conductor Eri Klas; April 11, 1992, Karlsruhe
FpEst: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer; April 7, 1994, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Land Baden Württemberg, Germany
CD „Musica tenera; Piano concerto; Symphony no. 4, 'Serena borealis' / Lepo Sumera“, BIS (1994). Malmö Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Edition 49
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Open(r)ingto Finnish National Opera
- Theme
- Variation I
- Variation II
- Variation III
- Variation IV
- Variation V
- Variation VI
1989
15'
symphony orchestra: 2221, 4200, 1+2, celesta, harp, strings
Fp: SO of the Finnish National Opera, conductor Eri Klas; October 27, 1989, Helsinki
FpEst: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje; November 12, 1989, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn Estonian New Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Finnish National Opera
CD "Precious moments in the concert hall", Estonian Radio 2007; Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje
Publisher: Edition 49
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Symphony No. 31. Allegro ma non affettuoso
2. Calmo
3. Adagio – Animato
4. Larghetto, quasi senza metrum
1988
24'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4330, 1+2, harp, piano, strings
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paul Mägi; October 9, 1988, Tallinn, Estonian Music Festival
CD „Lepo Sumera: Symphonies Nos. 1–3“, BIS (1994). Malmö Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
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Ballet Suite [Balletisüit]five fragments from ballet "The Lizard"
1987
55'
symphony orchestra
Fp: movements 1–3: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paul Mägi; November 22, 1987, Tallinn; movements 4–5: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje, April 16, 1988, Tallinn
Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
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1. Moderato tranquillo
2. Interludium
3. Spirituoso
1984
20'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, 1+2, 2 harps, strings
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje; April 2, 1984, Tallinn, Estonian Music Festival
CD „Shifting Landscapes Adams/Sumera“, CCn’C Records (2001). Symphony Orchestra of Norrlands Opera, conductor Kristjan Järvi
CD „Dirigeerib Peeter Lilje“, Eesti Raadio (1996). Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje
CD „Lepo Sumera: Symphonies Nos. 1–3“, BIS (1994). Malmö Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
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1981
28'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, 1+3, celesta, harp, strings
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Vitaly Katayev; October 10, 1981, Tallinn, Tallinn Music Days Festival
CD „Lepo Sumera: Symphonies Nos. 1–3“, BIS (1994). Malmö Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
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Olympic Music I [Olümpimuusika I]Olympic Poem I
music for opening ceremony of the Yachting Regatta of the 22nd Olympic Games Moscow (1980)
1980
5'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4330, 1+4, amplified harp, strings
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje (tape); July 20, 1980, Tallinn; concert performance: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, conductor Eri Klas; February 1, 1996, Atlanta
CD „Estonian Premieres“, Alpha Classics (2022); Estonian Festival Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Edition 49
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Olympic Music II [Olümpiamuusika II]Olympic Poem II
final ceremony of the Yachting Regatta of the 22nd Olympic Games Moscow 1980
1980
4'30''
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4320, 1+4, harp, harpsichord, strings
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje (tape); July 30, 1980, Tallinn
Publisher: Edition 49
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In memoriamIn memory of Heino Eller
1972
10'
symphony orchestra: 3222, 4230, 1+2, piano, harp, strings
Fp: Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Järvi; November 25, 1974, Tallinn
CD „In memoriam / Lepo Sumera“, Eesti Raadio (1998). Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Eri Klas
CD „Symphony no. 5; Music for chamber orchestra; In memoriam / Lepo Sumera“, BIS (1996). Malmö Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Edition 49
Distributor: Publication from 1978 is available in EMIC Music Shop
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Prelude [Prelüüd]
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Celebration Piece [Peolugu]symphony orchestra: 2022, 4331, 1+2, harp, strings
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Opening Music for Estonian Dance Festival [Tantsupeo avamuusika]
Works for chamber orchestra
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1998
9'
chamber orchestra: strings, percussion
Fp: The Academic Orchestra of Hortus Musicus, conductor Andres Mustonen; April 15, 1998, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
CD „...Like searching...“, Finlandia Records (2001). Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, conductor Juha Kangas
CD „10 years after: compilation 1991-2001 / Estonian Authors Society“, Estonian Authors Society (2003). Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, conductor Juha Kangas
CD „Lighthouse“, Finlandia Records (2000). Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, conductor Juha Kangas
Publisher: Edition 49
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Music for Chamber Orchestra [Muusika kammerorkestrile]1. Energico
2. Cantabile
1977
15'
chamber orchestra: 1000, 1000, 1+0, strings
Fp: Chamber Orchestra of the Estonia theatre, conductor Eri Klas; June 30, 1977, Tallinn
CD „Symphony no. 5; Music for chamber orchestra; In memoriam / Lepo Sumera, BIS (1996). Malmö Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
Manuscript
Works for string orchestra
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1997
11'
string orchestra
Fp: Tallinn Baroque Orchestra, conductor Aivo Välja; April 12, 1997, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Composers' Union
CD „Concerto for cello and orchestra; Musica profan ; Symphony No. 6 / Lepo Sumera“, (2003). Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Edition 49
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Come cercando1995
19'
string orchestra
Fp: Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, conductor Juha Kangas; November 11, 1995, Kokkola (Finland)
FpEst: Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, conductor Juha Kangas; January 18, 1997, Tartu
Commissioned by: Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra
CD„The Heino Eller school“, Finlandia Records (1998). Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, conductor Juha Kangas
CD „...Like searching...“, Finlandia Records (2001), Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, conductor Juha Kangas
Publisher: Edition 49
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA
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Concerto grosso1. Allegro
2. Andante. Allegro
2000
17'
solo soprano saxophone, solo piano, solo percussion, symphony orchestra: 0000, 2200, strings
Fp: Anders Paulsson (saxophone), Mark Pekarski (percussion), Rein Rannap (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andres Mustonen; April 29, 2000, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Composers' Union
Publisher: Edition 49
Manuscript
Works for flute and orchestra
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To the Harmonyfor flute and string orchestra (or for 3 or more string quartets)
1983
10'
solo flute, string orchestra
Fp: Gunilla von Bahr (flute), Tallinn String Quartet, Stockholm Quartet, Lysellkvartett, Avanti! Quartet, conductor Arvo Volmer; July 6, 1993, Norrtälje
FpEst: Jonathan Henderson (flute), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; May 3, 2015, Tallinn House of Blackheads
Commissioned by: Norrtälje Festival (Sweden)
Publisher: Edition 49
Works for cello and orchestra
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1. Allegro
2. Larghetto
3. Poco a poco accelerando
1998/1999
30'
cello, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4230, 1+3, strings
Fp: David Geringas (cello), Het Residentie Orkest, conductor Paavo Järvi; May 14, 1999, The Hague (Netherlands)
FpEst: David Geringas (cello), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer; May 5, 2000, Vanemuine Concert Hall, Tartu
Commissioned by: Het Residentie Orkest (Netherlands)
CD „Concerto for cello and orchestra; Musica profan ; Symphony No. 6 / Lepo Sumera“, (2003). Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Edition 49
Manuscript
Works for harp and orchestra
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Musik für Karlsruhe im Barockstilinitially music for a film about Karlsruhe
1989
28'
solo harp, string orchestra
Fp: Pärnu Chamber Orchestra, conductor Ilmar Tõnisson; May 30, 1990, Toronto
Works for piano and orchestra
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Three Wonders of the World [Kolm maailmaimet]piano concerto for young musicians
1998
4'
piano, string orchestra
Fp: March 19, 1998, Tallinn (The required new work at the Competition for young Pianists)
Publisher: Edition 49
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1. Come cercando un tempo
2. Incantando. Feroce
1989
18'
solo piano, symphony orchestra: 2200, 1000, 1, strings
Fp: Kalle Randalu (piano), Joensuu City Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje; October 11, 1989, Joensuu (Finland)
FpEst: Toomas Vana (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje; November 12, 1989, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, Estonian New Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Joensuu Symphony Orchestra
CD “Lepo Sumera – Piano Music”, Kadri-Ann Sumera (2015); Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
CD „...Like searching...“, Finlandia Records (2001). Lauri Väinmaa (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
CD „Estonian piano concertos“, Finlandia Records (1997). Lauri Väinmaa (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer
CD „Lepo Sumera: Musica tenera / Piano Concerto / Symphony No. 4“, BIS-CD 690 (1994). Kalle Randalu (piano), Malmö Symphony Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Fennica Gehrman
Manuscript
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
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The Land Where Trees Don't Grow [Maa, kus ei kasva puid]1998
5'
vibraphone, piano
Fp: Villu Veski (saxophone), Tiit Kalluste (accordion), Eduard Akulin (synthesizer), Madis Metsamart (vibraphone); April 22, 1999, Tallinn
Publisher: Edition49
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The Land Where Trees Don’t Grow [Maa, kus ei kasva puid]1998
5'
soprano saxophone, accordion
Fp: Villu Veski (saxophone), Tiit Kalluste (accordion), Eduard Akulin (synthesizer), Madis Metsamart (vibraphone); April 22, 1999, Tallinn
CD „Sounds of the Nordic Islands“, Orbital Vox Studios (1998). Villu Veski (saxophone), Tiit Kalluste (accordion) / arranged by Villu Veski
Publisher: Edition49
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One Without Two [Üks ilma teiseta]1993
6'
2 pianos
Fp: Nata-Ly Sakkos (piano), Toivo Peäske (piano); June 21, 1993, Jyväskylä (Finland)
FpEst: Nata-Ly Sakkos, Toivo Peäske; January 24, 1995, Tallinn Blackheads' Brotherhood House
CD “Lepo Sumera – Piano Music”, Kadri-Ann Sumera (2015); Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano), Hanna Heinmaa (piano)
Publisher: Edition49
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To Reach Yesterday1993
12'
cello, piano
Fp: Georg Pedersen (cello), Tanel Joamets (piano); October 24, 1993, Sydney
FpEst: Georg Pedersen (cello), Tanel Joamets (piano); November 9, 1998, Tallinn Old Town Music House
CD “To Reach Yesterday”, Megadisc (2003). Reval Ensemble: Aare Tammesalu (cello), Lea Leiten (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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For BBB And His Friend [Boris Björn Baggerile ja tema sõbrale]version of the work of the same title (1988)
1991
10'
cello or bassoon or viola, guitar
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For Boris Björn Bagger And His Friend [Boris Björn Baggerile ja tema sõbrale]1988
10'
flute or recorder or saxophone or clarinet or mandolin, guitar or electric guitar
Fp: Jaan Õun (flute), Boris Björn Bagger (guitar); February 9, 1988, Tallinn
CD "Romantic Mandolin Moments", Hänssler Classic (2003). Detlef Tewes (mandoline), Boris Björn Bagger (guitar)
CD "Kammermusik = Chamber music / Lepo Sumera", Antes Edition (2002). Jaan Õun (flute), Boris Björn Bagger (guitar)
CD „Estonian Chamber Music“, Finlandia Records (2001). Jaan Õun (flute), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
CD „Masterpieces for Flute and Guitar“, Signum (1994). Jean Claude Gérard (flute), Boris Björn Bagger (guitar)
CD „…Like searching…“, Finlandia Records (1994). Jaan Õun (flute), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
Publisher: Edition 49
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Quasi improvisata (II)1988
10'
guitar (or electric guitar or 12-stringed guitar), piano (or harpsichord or organ or synthesizer)
Fp: Boris Björn Bagger (guitar), Kalle Randalu (piano); February 9, 1988, Tallinn
Publisher: Edition49
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Quasi improvisata (I)
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Variations for the jubilee of Nora and Raffi Duo [Variatsioonid Nora ja Raffi duo juubeli puhul]part of Vernissage, a work consisting of 20 variations by 20 composers, written on a themes of a Latvian folk tunes
1987
3'
2 pianos
Fp: Nora Novik and Raffi Kharajanyan; April 30, 1988 Riga (Latvia) (at the 20th anniversary of the piano duo)
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the required piece for clarinet players at the all-Estonian competition for young performers of wind and percussion instruments
1986
9'
clarinet, piano
Fp: November 24, 1986, Tallinn
CD "Kammermusik = Chamber music", Antes Edition (2002). Meelis Vind (clarinet), Peep Lassmann (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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Ten Canons [Kümme kaanonit]Dedicated to Nata-Ly Sakkos´s and Toivo Peäske´s piano duo 10th anniversary
1985
8'
2 pianos
Fp: Nata-Ly Sakkos and Toivo Peäske; May 19, 1985, Tallinn
CD “Lepo Sumera – Piano Music”, Kadri-Ann Sumera (2015); Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano), Hanna Heinmaa (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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Waltz [Valss]1984
3'
violin, piano
Fp: Niina Murdvee (violin), Nata-Ly Sakkos (piano); June 5, 1984, Estonian TV (broadcast); first concert performance: Niina Murdvee (violin), Kersti Sumera (piano); February 9, 1986, Tallinn
CD "Kammermusik = Chamber music", Antes Edition (2002). Niina Murdvee (violin), Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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Quasi improvisata (I)initial title: Improvisation. 1983/1993 – versions for other instruments with keyboard: flute, viola (or bassoon), cello, clarinet, et al.
1983
6'
violin, piano
Fp: Mari Tampere (violin), Ivo Sillamaa (piano); November 9, 1983, Tallinn
CD "Kammermusik = Chamber music", Antes Edition (2002). Niina Murdvee (violin), Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano)
CD „Mari Tampere-Bezrodny, violin“, ERP (2012); Mari Tampere-Bezrodny (violin), Ivo Sillamaa (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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In Es1978
7'
2 pianos
Fp: Nata-Ly Sakkos and Toivo Peäske; April 25, 1978, Tallinn; Nora Novik and Raffi Kharajanyan; April 25, 1978, Baku (Aserbaidjan)
CD “Lepo Sumera – Piano Music”, Kadri-Ann Sumera (2015); Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano), Hanna Heinmaa (piano)
Manuscript
Trios
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Dancing Odalisque [Tantsiv odalisk]belongs to the cycle "Odalisques"
1999
4'
flute, guitar, cello
Fp: Janika Lentsius (flute), Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Henry-David Varema (cello); March 27, 1999, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
CD „Klassikaraadio Comes to Visit!“, ERR (2015); Pipilota Neostus (flute), Siim Kartau (guitar), Johanna Randvere (cello)
CD „Kammermusik = Chamber music“, Antes Edition (2002). Janika Lentsius (flute), Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
CD „Significatio“, Eesti Raadio (2000). Janika Lentsius (flute), Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
Publisher: Edition49
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Singing Odalisque [Laulev odalisk]belongs to the cycle "Odalisques"
1999
3'
flute, guitar, cello
Fp: Janika Lentsius (flute), Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Henry-David Varema (cello); March 27, 1999, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
CD „Kammermusik = Chamber music“, Antes Edition (2002). Janika Lentsius (flute), Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
CD „Estonian chamber music“, Estonian Radio (1999). Janika Lentsius (flute), Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
Publisher: Edition49
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Sorrowful Odalisque [Nukker odalisk]belongs to the cycle "Odalisques"
1999
3'
flute, guitar, cello
Fp: Janika Lentsius (flute), Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Henry-David Varema (cello); March 27, 1999, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
CD „Significatio“, Eesti Raadio (2000). Janika Lentsius (flute), Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
CD „Kammermusik = Chamber music“, Antes Edition (2002). Janika Lentsius (flute), Henry-David Varema (cello), Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
Publisher: Edition49
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Scenario1995
12'
flute, bass clarinet, piano
Fp: HET-Trio; November 26, 1995, Tallinn, NYYD Festival
CD “To Reach Yesterday”, Megadisc (2003). Reval Ensemble: Neeme Punder (flute), Meelis Vind (bass clarinet), Lea Leiten (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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For BBB And His Friend [Boris Björn Baggerile ja tema sõbrale]version of the work of the same title (1988)
1989
10'
flute, cello, piano
Fp: Dita Krenberga (flute), Inga Suta (cello), Ventis Zilberts (piano); May 24, 1989, Riga (Latvia)
Publisher: Edition 49
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MaLeRa KaSuKutrio in a collaborative composition by Mati Kuulberg, Lepo Sumera and Raimo Kangro
1. Allegro con gusto
2. Andante
3. Presto
1977
20'
violin, cello, piano
Fp: Jüri Gerretz (violin), Toomas Velmet (cello), Valdur Roots (piano); November 2, 1977, Tallinn
CD „Variatio Delectat“, Muusikasõprade Selts (2014); Olga Voronova (violin), Leho Karin (cello), Diana Liiv (piano)
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Little Trio [Minitrio]
Quartets
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We! [Meie!]2000
5'
percussion (4 players)
Fp: Vambola Krigul, Anto Õnnis, Rein Roos, Kaspar Eisel; May 8, 2000, Tartu, Pauken Festival
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Opening Canon [Avakaanon]for 4 or more saxophones
1999
9'
saxophone quartet
Fp: Tallinn Saxophone Quartet, Riga Saxophone Quartet, Nic Gotham, Raivo Tafenau, Meelis Vind; April 21, 1999, Tallinn, Jazzkaar Festival
Commissioned by: Jazzkaar Festival
Publisher: Edition49
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Lupus in fabula1. Allegro animato
2. Allegro animato
3. Andante
4. Allegro
5. Allegro non troppo
6. Andante
7. Allegro animato
1998
16'
saxophone quartet
Fp: Tallinn Saxophone Quartet (Olavi Kasemaa, Villu Veski, Valdur Neumann, Hendrik Nagla); December 15, 1998, Tallinn
CD „Kammermusik = Chamber music“, Antes Edition (2002). Tallinn Saxophone Quartet
CD „Tallinn Saxophone Quartet plays Estonian contemporary music“, edition 49 (2003). Tallinn Saxophone Quartet
Publisher: Edition 49
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Con animain 2 movements
1997
10'
saxophone quartet
Fp: Tallinn Saxophone Quartet (Olavi Kasemaa, Villu Veski, Valdur Neumann, Hendrik Nagla); March 4, 1997, Tallinn
CD „Tallinn Saxophone Quartet plays Estonian contemporary music“, edition 49 (2003). Tallinn Saxophone Quartet
Publisher: Edition 49
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Encore [Lisapala]1993
4'
flute, clarinet, 2 pianos
Fp: Mihkel Peäske (flute), Toomas Vavilov (clarinet), Jana Peäske and Tanel Joamets (pianos); October 24, 1993, Sydney
String quartets
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String Quartet [Keelpillikvartett]1995
11'
string quartet
Fp: Tallinn String Quartet; March 24, 1995, Viljandi, Estonia, Estonian Music Days Festival
Publisher: Edition 49
Wind quintets
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A Play for Wind Instruments [Mäng puhkpillidele]1976
14'
wind quintet
Fp: Wind Quintet of Estonian National Symphony Orchestra; March 30, 1976, Tallinn
Publisher: Edition 49
Manuscript
Works for large ensemble (8+)
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Estonian Radio 70 [Eesti Raadio 70]1996
10'
flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, percussion, violin, viola, cello, double bass, 4 pianos
Fp: Nata-Ly Sakkos and Toivo Peäske (pianos) (with 2 pre-recorded piano parts), NYYD Ensemble, conductor Olari Elts; December 20, 1996, Tallinn
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Play for 10 (Canone terrible, alla diavola)1995
20'
flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass
Fp: Ensemble Villa Musica; May 21, 1995, Neuwies-Engers
Commissioned by: Ensemble Villa Musica
CD "Absolution", Enja Records (2000). Absolute Ensemble, conductor Kristjan Järvi
Publisher: Edition 49
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Pantomime [Pantomiim]staged as "The Ballad of the Wreath"
1981
19'
3 crumhorns, zinck, sacbut, shawm, gamba, viola, 4 recorders, ocarina (Mexican), percussion
Libretto: Kalle Kurg
Fp: The early music consort Hortus Musicus (music from tape); November 14, 1981, Tartu, Vanemuine Theatre
Publisher: Edition 49
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Pantomime [Pantomiim]1981
25'
3 crumhorns, zinck, sacbut, shawm, gamba, viola, 4 recorders, ocarina (Mexican), percussion
Fp: Early Music Consort Hortus Musicus, artistic director Andres Mustonen; November 11, 1993, Tallinn
CD „Estonian composers III“, Estonian Radio ERCD 045 (2003). Hortus Musicus, artistic director Andres Mustonen
Publisher: Edition 49
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
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1997
14'
bowed piano
Fp: The Bowed Piano Ensemble, artistic director Timo Steiner; November 24, 1997, Tartu, Estonia, NYYD Festival
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"I am pondering on life" or "I am already 51" ["Ma mõtlen elu üle järele" ehk "Olen juba 51a täis"]1965
Manuscript
Works for flute
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Silent Odalisque [Vaikiv odalisk]belongs to the cycle "Odalisques"
1997
4'
flute
Fp: Janika Lentsius (flute); April 8, 1997, Saku (Estonia), April 9, 1997, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
CD “To Reach Yesterday”, Megadisc (2003). Neeme Punder (flute)
CD „Kammermusik = Chamber music“, Antes Edition (2002). Janika Lentsius (flute)
CD „Significatio“, Eesti Raadio (2000). Janika Lentsius (flute)
Publisher: Edition 49
Manuscript
Works for clarinet
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Two Capriccios [Kaks capricciot]1984
3'
clarinet
Fp: Vello Sakkos (clarinet); February 11, 1984, Tallinn
CD „Kammermusik = Chamber music / Lepo Sumera“, Antes Edition (2002). Toomas Vavilov (clarinet)
Publisher: Edition 49
Manuscript
Works for French horn
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A Horn Piece [Sarvelugu]The required new piece for horn players at the all-Estonian competition for young players of wind instruments
1977
horn
Fp: March 13, 1978, Tallinn
Publisher: Edition 49
Manuscript
Works for violin
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Two Pieces [Kaks pala]1. Andante (Rapsodico)
2. Energico
1977
5'
violin
Fp: ´Niina Murdvee (violin); September 27, 1977, Estonian TV (broadcast)
CD „Kammermusik = Chamber music / Lepo Sumera“, Antes Edition (2002). Niina Murdvee (violin)
CD „Mari Tampere-Bezrodny, violin“, ERP (2012); Mari Tampere-Bezrodny (violin)
Manuscript
Works for piano
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Autograph for Rein [Autogramm Reinule]1999
3'
piano
Fp: Rein Rannap (piano); March 26, 1999, Blackhead's Brotherhood House, Tallinn, Estonian Music Days Festival
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Two Pieces from the Year 1981 [Kaks pala aastast 1981]1. The Piece from the Year 1981
2. Pardon, Fryderyk!
1981
14' (7'+7')
piano
Fp: The Piece from the Year 1981 – Kersti Sumera; March 15, 1981, Tallinn; Pardon, Fryderyk! – Kersti Sumera; September, 1981, Tallinn
CD „Northern Lights. Treasury of Estonian piano music“, Estonian Association of Professional Musicians, Estonian Pianists’ Union (2019); Tanel Joamets ("Pardon, Fryderyk!"), Ralf Taal ("The Piece from the Year 1981")
CD "900", Deutsche Grammophon (2016); Gianluca Cascioli (piano) (The Piece from the Year 1981)
CD “Lepo Sumera – Piano Music”, Kadri-Ann Sumera (2015); Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano)
CD „Association of Estonian Professional Musicians (AEPM)“, AEPM (2008). Kadri-Ann Sumera (The Piece from the Year 1981)
CD „Valitud palad eesti klassikalisest muusikast“, Salva Kindlustus (2003). Kadri-Ann Sumera (The Piece from the Year 1981)
CD „To Reach Yesterday“, Megadisc (2003). Lea Leiten (piano), Alexander Ivashkevitch (tap dance) (Two pieces from the year 1981)
CD „...Like searching...“, Finlandia Records (2001). Lauri Väinmaa (The Piece from the Year 1981)
CD „Exil: „Home – Elsewhere“, Proprius Music (1995). Käbi Laretei (The Piece from the Year 1981)
CD „Estonian piano music“, Finlandia Records (1994). Lauri Väinmaa (The Piece from the Year 1981)
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Pianissimo [Pianissimo]1976/1977
7'
piano
Fp: Kersti Sumera (piano); February 28, 1976, Tallinn
CD “Lepo Sumera – Piano Music”, Kadri-Ann Sumera (2015); Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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Fughetta and Postlude [Fugett ja postlüüd]1. Fughetta. Animato
2. Postlude
1973
3'
piano
Fp: Kersti Sumera; May 25, 1973, Tallinn
CD “Lepo Sumera – Piano Music”, Kadri-Ann Sumera (2015); Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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Sonata [Sonaat]
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Sonatine [Sonatiin]
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Variations [Variatsioonid]
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Ostinato-Variations [Ostinato-variatsioonid]- Theme. Allegro
- Variations:
I Vivace, leggiero
II Andante
III Moderato, rubato
IV Presto
1967
5'
piano
Fp: Lepo Sumera (piano); June 29, 1968, Tallinn
CD „Northern Lights. Treasury of Estonian piano music“, Estonian Association of Professional Musicians, Estonian Pianists’ Union (2019); Ralf Taal (piano)
CD “Lepo Sumera – Piano Music”, Kadri-Ann Sumera (2015); Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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Prelude and Fugue I [Prelüüd ja fuuga I]
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Prelude and Fugue II [Prelüüd ja fuuga II]
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Suite for Piano [Klaverisüit]
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Legend
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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Amore et igne (With Love and Fire)historio (oratorio)
1. Prologue
2. Falling Action. Year 1185
3. Bishop Meinard
4. Bishop Bertold
5. Journey to Estonia
6. Epilogue
1997
32'
reciter, mixed choir, symphony orchestra
Text: Linnar Priimägi and Lepo Sumera after The Chronicle of Livonia by Henricus de Lettis (13th century) (in Estonian, in Latin)
Fp: Ain Lutsepp (reciter), Choir of the Estonian National Opera, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Arvo Volmer; February 24, 1998, Tallinn
Publisher: Edition 49
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Concerto per voci e strumenti1997
14'
mixed choir, string orchestra
Text: Doris Kareva
Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; September 20, 1997, Tallinn
CD “Lepo Sumera Mushroom Cantata & other works”, BIS (2005); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
Publisher: Edition 49
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About Life and Death [Elust ja surmast]cantata
1975
15'
mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 3223, 4321, 1+1, harp, strings
Text: Ly Seppel
Fp: Choir and orchestra of the Estonian TV and Radio, conductor Neeme Järvi; November 30, 1975, Tallinn
Manuscript
Works for boys' choir and orchestra
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1. To me, my friend (No. 104)
2. Then hate me when thou wilt (No. 90)
3. Why lov’st thou that which thou receiv’st not gladly? (No. 8)
1996
24'
soprano, reciter, boys' choir, symphony orchestra: 2122, 4200, 1, harp, strings
Text: William Shakespeare (in English / in Estonian)
Fp: Pirjo Levandi (soprano), Mikk Mikiver (reciter), Estonian Boys’ Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra; I, II conducted by Paul Mägi, October 13, 1996, Tallinn; III conducted by Ravil Martynov, December 12, 1996, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Estonian Cancer Society
Publisher: Edition 49
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)
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Linda Buries Kalev [Linda matab Kalevit]revised version of Part Two of Kaleva
1988/1996
16'
mezzo-soprano (or alto), vocal quintet (or chamber choir), early music ensemble
Text: Estonian national epic "Kalevipoeg"
Fp: Kadri Hunt (mezzo-soprano), ensemble Linnamuusikud, conductor Taivo Niitvägi; April 12, 1996, Tallinn
Publisher: Edition 49
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The Song Festival Flame [Laulupeo tuli]cantata
1985
5'
boys´choir, male choir, percussion, brass (arranged for mixed choir, 1985)
Text: Mario Kivistik
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, Boys’ Choir of the Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Olev Oja; July 20, 1985, Tallinn
Manuscript
Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)
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Island Maiden's Song from the Sea [Saare piiga laul merest]cantata (fragments of the cantata were used in Part One of Kaleva)
1988
26'
mixed choir, speech choir, bass drum
Text: Estonian national epic “Kalevipoeg”
Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; February 23, 2001, Tallinn
CD “Lepo Sumera Mushroom Cantata & other works”, BIS (2005); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Madis Metsamart (percussion), Pille Lukin, Külli Teetamm, Ülle Kaljuste, Andero Ermel, Jan Uuspõld, Guido Kangur and Raivo E. Tamm (actors), conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
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Mushroom Cantata [Seenekantaat]1. Carmen veris (A Song of Spring) (based on "Carmen veris" for bass and wind quintet)
2. Timor (Fear)
3. Carmen autumnus (Autumn Song)
4. Luxuria
1978/1983
19'
mixed choir, flute, percussion (1+1), piano
Text: Henn-Kaarel Hellat (based on mushroom lexicon, in Latin)
Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, cond. Tõnu Kaljuste; August 27, 1979, Tallinn (Carmen veris); February 7, 1981, Tallinn (Timor); April 23, 1982, Tallinn (Carmen autumnus); February 10, 1996, Tartu, (Luxuria; f/p of the whole cantata)
CD “Lepo Sumera Mushroom Cantata & other works”, BIS (2005); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Janika Lentsius (flute), Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano), Madis Metsamart (percussion), conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
Publisher: Edition 49
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Stabat Mater
Works for voice(s) and piano
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Two Shakespeare's Sonnets [Kaks Shakespeare’i sonetti]1. My Music (No. 128)
2. ‘Tis better to be vile (No. 121)
1999
7' (4'+3')
soprano, piano
Text: William Shakespeare (in English)
Fp: Pille Lill (soprano), Marje Lohuaru (piano); June 28, Tartu, June 29, 1999, Tallinn
CD “To Reach Yesterday”, Megadisc (2003). Pille Lill (soprano), Marje Lohuaru (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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1. The Black Woman
2. My Deary, My Honey
3. Good Woman Has Many Names
4. The Vigorous Man
5. How to Get to Heaven
6. How Long Does a Man Mourn
1996
14'
baritone (or bass), piano
Text: folklore
Fp: Villu Valdmaa (baritone), Martti Raide (piano); April 4, 1996, Tallinn
CD „Estonian vocal music from the 20th century“, ARM Music (2002). Villu Valdmaa (baritone), Martti Raide (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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Three Somber Recitatives [Kolm nukrat retsitatiivi]
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
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Two Shakespeare's Sonnets [Kaks Shakespeare’i sonetti]version of the piece of the same title for soprano and piano (1999)
1. My Music (No. 128)
2. ‘Tis better to Be Vile (No. 121)
2000
7' (4'+3')
soprano, saxophone quartet
Text: William Shakespeare (in English)
Fp: Pille Lill (soprano), Tallinn Saxophone Quartet; January 18, 2000, Tallinn
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Mushroom Cantata (I Carmen veris. Spring Song) [Seenekantaat (I Carmen veris. Kevadelaul)]1978
5'
bass baritone, wind quintet
Text: Henn-Kaarel Hellat (in Latin)
Fp: Mati Palm (bass), Wind Quintet of Estonian National Symphony Orchestra; November 12, 1978, Tallinn
Manuscript
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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How Long Will Your Homeland Be in Dark [Kui tume veel kauaks ka sinu maa]1985
3'
mixed choir
Text: Juhan Liiv
Fp: Finnish Radio Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; 1985, Helsinki
CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcast (2011); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
CD “Lepo Sumera Mushroom Cantata & other works”, BIS (2005); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
ELECTRONIC, ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AND MULTIMEDIA WORKS
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1999
35'
flute, soprano saxophone, cello, percussion, audiotape, videotape, live-video, live-electronics
Fp: Janika Lentsius (flute), Villu Veski (saxophone), Aare Tammesalu (cello), Madis Metsamart (percussion), Lepo Sumera (sound), Artur Talvik, Jüri Shestakov (video); November 24, 1999, Tallinn, NYYD Festival
Commissioned by: NYYD Festival
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Play for Two with Stockholm Extension1998
5'
violin, string quartet, vocal ensemble, percussion, live-electronics
Fp: Harry Traksmann (violin), Madis Metsamart (percussion), Čiurlionis String Quartet, Latvian Radio Chamber Singers, Lepo Sumera (sound); June 9, 1998, Stockholm
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The Case of Raul Meel [Raul Meele juhtumus]initally - music for the exhibition Vita Aborigenum by the graphic artist Raul Meel (Tallinn, 1997)
1998
14'
electronics
Text: Peeter Sauter
Fp: December 2, 1998, Tallinn (concert version)
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Voice of the Piano [Klaveri hääl]improvisational work for piano(s) and live-electronics
1997
12'
piano, live-electronics
Fp: Patrick Scheyder (piano), Mati Mikalai (piano), Lepo Sumera (sound); August 10, 1997, Pärnu
Publisher: Edition 49
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And Back and Forth [Ja nii tagasi ja nii edasi]1991/1993
25'
flute, clarinet, violin, cello, vibraphone, computers, live-electronics
Fp: Peeter Malkov (flööt), Toomas Vavilov (klarnet), Ulrika Kristian (viiul), Leho Karin (tšello), Terje Terasmaa (vibrafon), Lepo Sumera (heli); 21.02.1991, Tallinn
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From 29 to 49version of the piece of the same title (1989)
1993
9'
flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, percussion, live-electronics
Fp: Early Music Consort Hortus Musicus, artistic director Andres Mustonen; November 11, 1993, Tallinn
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Space and Time1993
11'
piano, live-electronics
Fp: Tanel Joamets (piano), Lepo Sumera (sound); October 24, 1993, Sydney
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The Child of Dracula and Zombie [Dracula ja Zombie laps]1993
25'
4 recorders, shawm, curtal, trombone, viola, viola da gamba, violone, organ, drum, hand drum, live-electronics
Fp: Early Music Consort Hortus Musicus, artistic director Andres Mustonen, Lepo Sumera (sound); November 25, 1993, Tallinn, NYYD Festival
CD „Estonian composers III“, Estonian Radio (2003). Hortus Musicus, artistic director Andres Mustonen
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1992
20'
violin, percussion, live-electronics
Fp: Toomas Nestor (violin), Madis Metsamart (percussion), Lepo Sumera (sound); November 26, 1992, Tallinn
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The BordersVariation I
Variation II
Variation III
1990
bassoon, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, piano, synthesizer, violin, live-electronics
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From 29 to 491989
9'
guitar (or lute), cello (ad lib.), tape
Fp: Boris Björn Bagger (guitar), Martin Ostertag (cello); October 31, 1989, Karlsruhe
CD „Looking East - Electronic East (Synthesizer Music from Estonia and Russia)“, Erdenklang (1992). Boris Björn Bagger (guitar), Martin Ostertag (cello)
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Music for Glasgowa collaborative work (the result of a teaching project) with Strathclyde School children, Glasgow
1989
26'
chamber orchestra, computer, synthesizer
Fp: Paragon Ensemble and Students of Douglas Academy, conductor David Davies, November 26, 1989, Glasgow
Commissioned by: New Beginnings Festival, Glasgow
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Instrumental works for children
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The Butterfly Who Woke up in Winter [Liblikas, kes ärkas talvel üles]1982/1989
3'
piano
Fp: competition of new piano pieces for children, April 2, 1982, Tallinn
CD “Lepo Sumera – Piano Music”, Kadri-Ann Sumera (2015); Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano)
CD "Piano music for children and youth by Estonian composers", Estonian Piano Teachers Association (2002): Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano)
Publisher: Edition 49
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The Sad Toreador [Nukker toreadoor]1984
5'
piano
Fp: at the competition of the new piano pieces for children, March 4, 1984, Tallinn
CD “Lepo Sumera – Piano Music”, Kadri-Ann Sumera (2015); Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano)
CD „Kammermusik = Chamber music“, Antes Edition (2002). Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano)
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The Wiser One Gives In [Targem annab järele]1984
1'
piano
Fp: March 4, 1984, competition of children's piano pieces
CD “Lepo Sumera – Piano Music”, Kadri-Ann Sumera (2015); Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano)
Manuscript
INCIDENTAL MUSIC
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A Ballet of Horses [Hobuste ballett]1. Allegro cantabile
2. Allegretto giocoso
3. Rustico
music for Egon von Neindorff’s Klassische Reitkunst, an evening organized at the Riding School
1992
18'
chamber orchestra: 1111, 3000, 1, harp, strings
Fp: October 9, 1992, Karlsruhe
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Thunder Incantation [Pikseloits]music for dance composition by choreographer Helju Mikkel
1983
8'
reciter (ad lib), symphony orchestra
Text: folklore
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje (tape); July 20, 1985, Tallinn
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Olympic Music I [Olümpimuusika I]music for opening ceremony of the Yachting Regatta of the 22nd Olympic Games Moscow (1980)
1980
5'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4330, 1+4, amplified harp, strings
Fp: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje (tape); July 20, 1980, Tallinn; concert performance: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, conductor Eri Klas; February 1, 1996, Atlanta
CD „Estonian Premieres“, Alpha Classics (2022); Estonian Festival Orchestra, conductor Paavo Järvi
Publisher: Edition 49
Manuscript
Film music
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Music for short feature film "Werefoxes and Ghosts" ["Libarebased ja kooljad"]Cinema Foundation, directed by Rainer Sarnet
1998
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Music for puppet film "Living Room" ["Elutuba"]Nukufilm, directed by Rao Heidmets
1994
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Music for feature film "Dance Macabre" ["Surmatants"]Freyija Film, directed by Tõnu Virve
1991
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Music for feature film "For Crazy People Only" ["Ainult hulludele ehk halastajaõde"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Ly Pulk
1990
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Music for puppet film "Peeping Snoops" ["Päkapikud piiluvad"]Nukufilm, directed by Heino Pars
1990
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Music for puppet film "The Brides of Death" ["Surmamõrsjad"]Nukufilm, directed by Tauno Kivihall
1990
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Music for short feature film "Everyone gets his own" ["Igaühele oma"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Hardi Volmer
1990
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Snoops Chanty [Päkapike töölaul]Music from puppet film "Peeping Snoops"
1990
whistle, boys voices, piano
Text: Hando Runnel
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Music for animated film "The City" ["Linn"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Rein Raamat
1988
CD "Film music by Lepo Sumera", Antes (2001)
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Music for feature film "Doctor Stockmann" ["Doktor Stockmann"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Mikk Mikiver
1988
flute, alto flute, clarinet, horn, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, piano
CD "Film music by Lepo Sumera", Antes (2001)
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Music for feature film "Stolen Date" ["Varastatud kohtumine"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Leida Laius
1988
flute, alto saxophone, cello, synthesizers, pianos, percussions, guitar, other acoustic and electronic instruments
CD "Film music by Lepo Sumera", Antes (2001)
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Music for short feature film "Happy Childhood" ["Õnnelik lapsepõlv"]Tallinnifilm, directed by Jaan Kolberg
1988
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Music for feature film "The Observer" ["Vaatleja"]
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Music for puppet film "The War" ["Sõda"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Riho Unt, Hardi Volmer
1987
CD "Film music by Lepo Sumera", Antes (2001)
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Music for feature film "Flamingo: the Bird of Luck" ["Õnnelind flamingo"]Eesti Telefilm, directed by Tõnis Kask
1986
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Music for puppet film "River of Life" ["Elujõgi"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Heino Pars
1986
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Music for puppet film "Spring Fly" ["Kevadine kärbes"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Riho Unt, Hardi Volmer
1986
CD "Film music by Lepo Sumera", Antes (2001)
Publisher: edition 49 (Waltz from the film)
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Music for animated film "The Beggar" ["Kerjus"]
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Music for documentary "The Sounds of Kaleva" ["Kaleva hääled"]Eesti Telefilm, directed by Lennart Meri
1985
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Music for feature film "Well, Come On, Smile" ["Naerata ometi"]
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Music for puppet film "Enchanted Island" ["Nõiutud saar"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Riho Unt, Hardi Volmer
1985
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Music for documentary "The Multifaced Õun" ["Mitme kandiga Õun"]
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Music for puppet film "Magical New Year's Eve" ["Imeline nääriöö"]
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Music for animated film "Hell" ["Põrgu"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Rein Raamat
1983
flute, clarinet in B, bassoon, I and II french horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, I and II violin, cello, double bass
CD "Film music by Lepo Sumera", Antes (2001)
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Music for documentary "Good Ghosts of the Hometown" ["Kodulinna head vaimud"]
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Music for documentary "Lurich"Tallinnfilm, directed by Valentin Kuik
1. Grave
2. Largo
3. Larghetto
4. Lento
5. Adagio
6. Larghetto
7. Allegretto
8. Intensivissimo
9. Tempo di Valse
1983
4 violins, 3 cellos
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Music for animated film "Tõll the Great" ["Suur Tõll"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Rein Raamat
1980
2 sopranos, 2 altos, 2 tenors, 2 basses, 2 french horns, 2 trombones, timpani, cymbal
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Music for feature film "Two Days from the Life of Viktor Kingissepp" ["Kaks päeva Viktor Kingissepa elust"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Tõnis Kask
1980
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Music for animated film "Is It Tallowy Enough" ["Kas on ikka rasvane?"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Rein Raamat
1979
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Music for feature film "Nest of the Winds" ["Tuulte pesa"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Olav Neuland
1979
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Music for feature film "The Master of Kõrboja" ["Kõrboja peremees"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Leida Laius
1979
flute, french horn, I and II violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, celesta, tam-tam
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Music for documentary "A hundred meters of backstroking" ["100 meetrit selili kammerorkestri saatel"]
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Music for animated film "Antenna in the Ice" ["Antennid jääs"]
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Music for feature film "Ask the Dead About the Price of Death" ["Surma hinda küsi surnutelt"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Kaljo Kiisk
1977
I and II flute, clarinet, I and II french horn, trumpet, percussion, I and II violin, I and II cello, bass guitar, soprano
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Music for animated film "The Hunter" ["Kütt"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Rein Raamat
1976
2 violins, viola, clarinet in B, french horn, synthesizer, organ, suspended cymbal
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Music for animated film "The Rabbit" ["Jänes"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Ando Kesküla
1976
flute, clarinet, bassoon, harmonica, 2 guitars, percussion, 3 violins, cello
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Music for documentary "Strong in their Truth" ["Tugevad oma tões"]
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Music for nature film "In the Silence of the Bogs" [Rabade vaikuses"]Eesti Telefilm, directed by Rein Maran
1976
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Music for student's film "Returning" [Muusika tudengifilmile "Tagasitulek"]diploma work of Raimo Olavi Niemi, based on Friedebert Tuglas's novel "Human's Shadow"
1976
symphony orchestra: 1110, 2010, organ, strings
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Planned music for documentary "Tutkad" [Kavandatud muusika dokumentaalfilmile "Tutkad"]Tallinfilm, directed by Rein Maran
1976
flute, clarinet, I and II violin, viola, cello, xylophone, guitar
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Music for documentary "A Man Was Borned" ["Sündis inimene"]
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Music for documentary "Man And Nature" ["Inimene ja loodus"]Eesti Telefilm, directed by Rein Maran
1975
flute, clarinet in B, bassoon, 2 french horns in F, cymbals, vibraphone, 2 violins, viola, cello, piano
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Music for documentary "Our Time" ["Meie aeg"]Tallinnfilm, režissöör Ülo Tambek
1975
flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, I and II french horn, trumpet, trombone, battery, percussion, guitar, I and II violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano accordion
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Music for documentary "Toompea Castle Through the Years" ["Aastatega läbi Toompea lossi"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Peep Puks
1975
orchestra: 1010, 1110, 0+1, piano, organ, guitar, violin, viola
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Music for popular-scientific film "A Breeding Place" ["Pesapaik"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Peep Puks
1975
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Music for popular-scientific film "The Story of Juhan Liiv" ["Juhan Liivi lugu"]Tallinnfilm, educational film by Ministry of Education
1975
flute, violin, viola, percussion, piano
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Music for popular-scientific film "Voices of Nature" ["Looduse hääled"]Tallinnfilm, directed by Rein Maran
1975
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Music for documentary "Adamson-Eric"Tallinnfilm, directed by Valeria Anderson
1973
flute, bass clarinet in B, french horn in F, piano, guitar, violin, cello, celesta
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Music for film "Suitcase" ["Kohver"]Directed by Hardi Volmer
Manuscript
Music to plays
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Music for Mikhail Lermontov's play "Masquerade" [Muusika Mihhail Lermontovi näidendile "Maskeraad"]1995
Fp: 1995, Estonian Drama Theatre, directed by Mikk Mikiver
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Music for Arthur Lee Kopit's play "Oh, Daddy, Poor, Daddy" [Muusika Arthr Lee Kopiti näidendile "Oi issi, vaene issi"]collaborative work with Hardi Volmer
1991
Fp: 1991, Old Town Studio, directed by Kaarin Raid
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Music for August Kitzberg's play "Werewolf" [Muusika august Kitzbergi näidendile "Libahunt"]1986
Fp: 1986, Pärnu Lydia Koidula Drama Theatre, directed by Ingo Normet
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Music for Anton Hansen Tammsaare's play "Love And Death" [Muusika Anton Hansen Tammsaare näidendile "Armastus ja surm"]1984
Fp: 1984, Estonian Drama Theatre, directed by Mikk Mikiver