Valdeko Loigu

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for organ

  • Six Preludes for Organ [Kuus prelüüdi orelile]
    1. Prelude in F-sharp major
    2. Prelude in B minor
    3. Prelude in G minor
    4. Prelude in A minor
    5. Prelude-Chorale in B-flat major
    6. Prelude-Chorale in F minor
    organ
    CD „Tartu Peetri kiriku orel 120. Valik palu Tartu organistide kontsertidelt ajaloolisel Tartu Peetri kiriku Müllverstedt-orelil“, Anneli Klaus, Tartu Peetri kogudus (2010); Urmas Taniloo (organ) (only Prelude in B minor)
    CD „Isekeskis oreliga. Urmas Taniloo mängib Vanemuise orelil“, Urmas Taniloo (2005); Urmas Taniloo (organ) (only Prelude in G minor and Prelude-Chorale in F minor)
    Publisher: SP Muusika

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • The Loss of the Sword [Mõõk varastatakse]
    cantata
    1946
    soloist, mixed choir, orchestra
    Text: from the epic "Kalevipoeg"
    Fp: Arno Niitof (baritone), Geislingin Estonian Choir, Albert Siska (piano), Ruth Tamm (piano), conductor Meeme Mälk; April 11, 1946, Jahnhalle, Geislingen, Germany

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • Christmas Light [Jõuluvalgus]
    1964
    mixed choir or mixed choir and piano
    Text: Aino Loigu
  • Our Good American Home
    1959
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Aloysius Schuszler

Works for male choir and instrument(s)

  • All Souls' Day [Hingede päev]
    cantata
    baritone, male choir, piano, organ
    Text: Jaan Lõo

Works for voice(s) and instrument(s)

  • Song of Koguja camp [Koguja laul]
    Dedicated to the world youth camp "Koguja" in Järvemetsa, New Jersey in 1967. Scout song.
    1966
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Aino Loigu
  • A Song of the Sands of Lakewood [Laul Lakewoodi liivast]
    scout song
    voice, accompaniment
    CD „Tule, rändame mändide varju... Eesti gaidide ja skautide laulud suurlaagritest“, Reindeer Productions (2006)
  • Song of the Boys of Steel [Teraspoiste laul]
    scout song
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Jyri Kork
    CD „Tule, rändame mändide varju... Eesti gaidide ja skautide laulud suurlaagritest“, Reindeer Productions (2006)

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Five Solo Songs for High Voice [Viis soololaulu kõrgele häälele]
    1. Meri (Sea, Juhan Liiv)
    2. Neiule (To Maiden, Juhan Liiv)
    3. Lumehelbeke (Snowflake, Juhan Liiv)
    4. Käkimäe kägu (Cuckoo of Käkimäe, Gustav Suits)
    5. Kevadel (In Spring, Gustav Suits)
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv, Gustav Suits
  • Three Songs for Baritone or Alto and Piano [Kolm laulu baritonile või aldile ja klaverile]
    1. Tõmbetuul (Draft Wind, Henrik Visnapuu)
    2. Õhtu kodutalus (Evening at the Homestead, Ernst Enno)
    3. Kui tume veel kauaks (How Gloomy for How Long, Juhan Liiv)
    baritone or alto, piano
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu, Ernst Enno, Juhan Liiv

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

  • Seven Sacred Songs [Seitse vaimulikku laulu]
    1. Sinu juurde
    2. Olen rändaja
    3. Tule eluvete äärde
    4. Kui süda küsib koduteed
    5. Jumal pööra meid (psalm 80)
    6. Jumal päästa mind (psalm 54)
    7. Viimane pisar... viimane helin...
    voice, organ

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Christmas Light [Jõuluvalgus]
    1964
    mixed choir or mixed choir and piano
    Text: Aino Loigu
  • Thoughts of Death [Surmamõtted]
    1963
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
  • A Man from Haanja Was Carrying Limestone [Haanja miis vidi lubjakivve]
    Estonian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: Estonian folklore
  • All Songs [Kõik laulud]
    mixed choir
    Text: Oskar Ehaste
  • Beauty Maker [Ilutegija]
    mixed choir
    Text: Estonian folklore
  • Christmas Eve at the Homestead [Jõuluõhtu kodutalus]
    mixed choir
    Text: Oskar Ehaste
  • Christmas Night [Jõuluöö]
    mixed choir
    Text: Oskar Ehaste
  • Christmas Poems [Jõulusalmid]
    mixed choir
    Text: Oskar Ehaste
  • Come from afar, Dear [Jõua tulla kallike]
    mixed choir
    Text: Oskar Ehaste
  • Estonian Flag [Eesti lipp]
    mixed choir
    Text: Julius Oro
  • Father's Only Daughter [Muru Antsu ainus ingel]
    Estonian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: Estonian folklore
  • I am the Christmas Light [Mina olen jõuluvalgus]
    mixed choir
    Text: Oskar Ehaste
  • Late Summer Evening [Hilissuvine õhtu]
    mixed choir
    Text: Oskar Ehaste
  • Lullaby [Une laul]
    mixed choir
    Text: Oskar Ehaste
  • My Pain [Minu valu]
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
  • Oh, This Life [Oh seda elu]
    Estonian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: Estonian folklore
  • One Grave [Üks kalmuke]
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
  • One Mouth [Üks suu]
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
  • Prayer for Estonia [Palve Eesti eest]
    mixed choir
    Text: Hans Turp
  • Sing, Sing, Oh Lips, So Dear [Laula, laula, suukene]
    Estonian folk tune
    folklore
    Text: Estonian folklore
  • Singer [Laulik]
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
  • Tartu on a Bright Night [Tartu valgel ööl]
    mixed choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • The End and the Beginning [Lõpp ja algus]
    mixed choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
  • To Fatherland [Isamaale]
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
  • To Home [Koju]
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
  • When I Was Still Young [Kui mina alles noor veel olin]
    Estonian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: Estonian folklore
  • Wooing Ride and Wedding Ride [Kosjasõit ja pulmasõit]
    mixed choir
    Text: Oskar Ehaste
  • Young Blacksmiths [Noored sepad]
    mixed choir
    Text: Gustav Suits

Works for female choir a cappella

  • Across the Water [Üle vee]
    female choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Fp: New York Estonian Women's Choir, conductor Valdeko Loigu; May 17, 1969, Judson Hall, New York, USA

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Across the Water [Üle vee]
    male choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
  • Bright Dreams [Säravad uned]
    male choir
    Text: Jyri Kork
  • Church Bell [Kerkokell]
    male choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
  • Cursing [Needmine]
    male choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
  • Dune Songs [Luitelaulud]
    male choir
    Text: Jyri Kork
  • Estonian Flag [Eesti lipp]
    male choir
    Text: Julius Oro
  • I Have Called You [Ma olen sind kutsunud]
    male choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
  • Listener of the Babbling Water [Vee vulina kuulaja]
    male choir
    Text: Jyri Kork
  • My Spring [Mu kevad]
    male choir
    Text: Marie Under
  • Soldier's Mother [Sõduri ema]
    male choir
    Text: Marie Under
  • Song of Warriors [Sõdalaste laul]
    male choir
    Text: Jyri Kork
  • Still Farther [Ikka kaugemale]
    male choir
    Text: Jyri Kork
  • The End and the Beginning [Lõpp ja algus]
    male choir
    Text: Gustav Suits

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Instrumental works for children

  • 22 Miniatures for the Piano [22 klaveriminiatuuri]
    1. Toward fullfillment
    2. Under the midnight sun
    3. Memory
    4. At the oasis
    5. Merry chase
    6. Serenade by the shore
    7. I miss you my dear
    8. I met my darling
    9. At a children's party
    10. Little lady
    11. Full of excitement
    12. Kiddie play
    13. Sad solo
    14. Tick-tock little clock
    15. Be brave
    16. Together
    17. Let's get away from it all
    18. Be my sweetheart
    19. Better safe than sorry
    20. Valse anglaise
    21. On waiting
    22. Lullaby
    piano