Mart Siimer
- 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
- Popular music
WORKS FOR THE STAGE
Musical and/or drama and/or dance works for stage
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Fourth King [Neljas kuningas]A musical Christmas story (13 movements)
2012
70'
actors, orchestra, 3 choirs
Text: stage play by Meelis Holsting and Signe Aus; song texts: Sakarias Leppik, Rolf Liiv, Mart Siimer and bible texts
Fp: project orchestra (17 players), 3 choirs of Tallinn St. Charles's congregation, condutor Raul Talmar; December 23, 2012, Tallinn St. Charles's church
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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Ipsum esse1998/2014
16'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 2221, 3, piano, celesta, harp, strings
Fp: Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, conductor Lauri Sirp; June 6, 2014, Vanemuine Concert Hall, Estonian Composers' Festival
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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Pilgrimage2000
12'
symphony orchestra : 2222, 2210, 3, piano, harp, strings
Fp: Krasnoyarsk Academic Symphony Orchestra, conductor Erki Pehk; February 10, 2001, Krasnoyarsk Philharmonic Hall
FpEst: Pärnu City Orchestra; July 12, 2001, Pärnu St. Elizabeth's Church, David Oistrakh Festival
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Unappointable Appointments [Kokkusaadamatud kokkusaamised]
Works for chamber orchestra
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Motus loquens2010
6'
chamber orchestra: percussion (1 player), strings
Fp: Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; June 3, 2010, Tartu St. John’s Church, Estonian Composers’ Festival
Commissioned by: NPO Tartu St. John's Culture Project
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Sinfonietta [Sümfoniett]2001
chamber orchestra: piano, timpani, strings
Commissioned by: Pärnu Music School
Works for string orchestra
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Departure [Teeleminek]Piece for young musicians
2023
5'
string orchestra
Commissioned by: Harju County String Orchestra
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Step by Step [Aste-astmelt]2012
5'
string orchestra
Fp: Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Lauri Sirp; June 1, 2012, Tartu St. John's church, XI Festival of Young Composers
Commissioned by: Tartu St. John's Church Culture Project
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Morning Song [Hommikulaul]2011
10'
string orchestra, organ
Fp: Tallinn Sinfonietta, conductor Lauri Sirp; June 3, 2011, Tartu St. John's Church, Estonian Composers' Festival
Distributor: EMIC MS 023
Manuscript
Works for wind orchestra
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Raise up the Gates [Tõstke väravad]2019
11'
brass orchestra
Fp: Brass Academy, conductor Aavo Ots; November 10, 2019, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Concert Hall
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Wake Up, Zither and Harp [Ärka, kannel ja harf]2018
3'
wind orchestra
Fp: Wind orchestra of the XXVII General Song Celebration, conductor Bert Langeler; July 7, 2019, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, XXVII General Song Celebration (Arrangement by Mati Põdra)
Commissioned by: Song and Dance Celebration Foundation
Works for other orchestras
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Morning on Pärnu River [Hommik Pärnu jõel]Dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Pärnu Music School
Belongs to the cycle "Two Pieces"
2010
4'
violin orchestra or ensemble (3 parts), keyboard
Distributor: EMIC MS 003
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Ouverture [Avamäng]Dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Pärnu Music School
Belongs to the cycle "Two Pieces"
2010
4'
violin orchestra or ensemble (3 parts), keyboard
Distributor: EMIC MS 002
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Two Pieces [Kaks pala]Dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Pärnu Music School
1. Overture
2. Morning on Pärnu River
2010
8'
violin orchestra or ensemble (3 parts), keyboard
Fp: Reet Ruubel (piano), Pärnu Music School string orchestra; January 30, 2010, Pärnu Concert House
Distributor: EMIC MS 001
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA
Works for violin and orchestra
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2011
10'
violin, chamber orchestra: 2222, 2(ad lib), percussion (2 players), piano, harp (ad lib), strings
Fp: Maria Tiimus (violin), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee; February 10, 2011, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
Commissioned by: Tallinn Music High School
CD "... kuidas noored muusikud avastasid uut eesti muusikat, vol. 1", Eesti Raadio, Tallinna Muusikakeskkool (2014); Maria Tiimus (violin), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Mikk Murdvee
Distributor: EMIC MS 022
Works for two or more soloists and orchestra
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Flying Saucer [Lendav taldrik]2002
9'
2 flutes, chamber orchestra: percussion, strings
Fp: Camilla Hoitenga (flute), Monika Mattiesen (flute), XXI Century Orchestra, conductor Erki Pehk; July 13, 2002, Pärnu St. Elizabeth’s Church, David Oistrakh Festival
Distributor: EMIC MS 004
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
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Cross-Dance [Ristitants]arrangement of Estonian folk dance
1993
folk music ensemble
Fp: VII Youth Dance Celebration, 1993
Duos
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Two Elevations [Kaks elevatsiooni]2022
trumpet, organ
Fp: Indrek Vau (trumpet), Piret Aidulo (organ); December 13, 2022, Tallinn St. Charles's Church
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Overpasser [Üleulataja]2018
7'
trombone, piano
Fp: Obligatory piece at the Estonian National Competition for Wind Instruments, December 12, 2018, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Chamber Hall
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Shadows and Ice II [Jäätunud varjud II]2007
4'
clarinet, piano
Fp: Toomas Vavilov (clarinet), Marko Martin (piano); June 7, 2007, Tartu St. John's church, VI Estonian Young Composers' Festival
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Shadows and Ice I [Jäätunud varjud I]2006
6'
oboe, piano
Fp: Kalev Kuljus (oboe), Marko Martin (piano); March 25, 2006, Tallinn St. Nicholas’s Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Distributor: EMIC MS 016
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Joie et clarté2002
8'
saxophone, organ
Fp: Olavi Kasemaa (saxophone), Mart Siimer (organ); September 7, 2002, Church Music Conference of Evangelical Churches, Tallinn Dome Church
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2000
violin, piano
Fp: Jelena Laas (violin), Siim Poll (piano); May 13, 2003, Tallinn Town Hall
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Exaltabo1998
8'
flute, saxophone
Fp: Monika Mattiesen (flute), Heli Reimann (saxophone); March 26, 1999, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
Distributor: EMIC MS 015
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Lost Land Found Land [Kadunud maa leitud maa (Kadunud saar)]1998
flute, piano
Fp: 1998, Eastman School of Music. Rochester
FpEst: Monika Mattiesen (flute), Martti Raide (piano); June 22, 2002, Tartu St. John’s Church
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Spinning Globe [Pöörlev gloobus]1996
5'
flute, organ
Fp: Monika Mattiesen (flute), Mart Siimer (organ); 1998, Tallinn Dome Church
CD „Manuscript“, Eesti Raadio, M. Mattiesen (2006); Monika Mattiesen (flute), Mart Siimer (organ)
Distributor: EMIC MS 029
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Water of Life [Eluvesi]1996
9'
flute, cello
CD “Estonian Composers II”, Estonian Radio (2002); Teet Järvi (cello), Monika Mattiesen (flute)
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Two Devotions [Two Devotions]violin, piano (No. 1); trumpet, piano (No. 2)
Manuscript
Trios
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Segment Through Segment [Lõik läbi lõigu]2015
oboe, bassoon, piano
Fp: Heli Ernits (oboe), Peeter Sarapuu (bassoon), Age Juurikas (piano); January 18, 2016, Aruküla manor
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Tables of Law [Käsulauad]2002
9'
violin, cello, piano
Fp: Mikk Murdvee (violin), Kristjan Saar (cello), Sten Lassmann (piano); 2002
Commissioned by: State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert
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Dot on the Dot [Täpp täpi peal]2000
7'
guitar, violin, cello
Fp: Heiki Mätlik (guitar), Urmas Vulp (violin), Henry-David Varema (cello); April 28, 2000, Estonian Academy of Music, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Schenker´s Third Analysis [Schenkeri kolmas analüüs]2000
5'
flute, harpsichord, cello
Fp: Monika Mattiesen (flute), Martti Raide (harpsichord), Aare Tammesalu (cello); April 22, 2000, Tallinn Town Hall
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Hommage [Hommage]1998
9'
violin, bassoon, piano
Fp: 1998, Eastman School of Music, Rochester
FpEst: Peeter Sarapuu (bassoon), Kristjan Hallik (violin), Mart Siimer (piano); June 18, 2005, Tartu St. John’s Church, Estonian Young Composers’ Festival
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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The Tree Is Growing [Kasvab puu]1995
3 clarinets
Fp: April 23, 1995, Contest of clarinet pieces organised by Estonian Composers' Union
Quartets
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1. Stretching the Wings
2. The Mood
2002
8'
violin, flute, clarinet, organ
Fp: Mikk Murdvee (violin), Tarmo Johannes (flute), Toomas Vavilov (clarinet), Mart Siimer (organ); April 4, 2002, Estonian Academy of Music, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
CD „Estonian Music Days 2002. Estonian Composers IV”, Estonian Radio (2003); Mikk Murdvee (violin), Tarmo Johannes (flute), Toomas Vavilov (clarinet), Mart Siimer (organ)
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Evening Peace [Õhturahu tulemisest]1995
8'
saxophone quartet
Fp: Tallinn Saxophone Quartet; April 18, 1996, Tallinn House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Publisher: Eres Edition
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Offertorium for the Pope’s Visit [Offertorium paavsti külaskäiguks]belongs together with "Gloria for the Pope's visit"
1993
4'
oboe, 2 trumpets, organ
Fp: Tallinn Town Hall Sqaure, 1993
String quartets
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Spider [Ämblik]1994
8'
string quartet
Fp: NYYD Ensemble; February 11, 1995, University of Tartu Assembly Hall, Tartu New Music Days
Commissioned by: NYYD Ensemble
CD “Now”, Elwood Muusik (2001); NYYD Ensemble, conductor Olari Elts
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
Septets
Works for large ensemble (8+)
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Casa sosegada [Vaikinud maja]1998
9'
flute, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 2 french horns, trombone, percussion, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass
Fp: NYYD Ensemble, conductor Olari Elts; March 19, 1999, Vanemuine Concert Hall, Tartu, March 21, 1999, Estonian National Opera, Tallinn
Commissioned by: NYYD Ensemble
CD „10 years after: compilation 1991-2001”, Estonian Authors Society (2003); NYYD Ensemble, conductor Olari Elts
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for piano
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Sun and Sunset [Päike ja loojang]2013
11'
piano
Fp: Toomas Vana (piano); January 14, 2014, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
Works for organ
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Händelian Postlude2020
2'
organ
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Händelian Prelude2020
3'
organ
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Continuation of Continuations [Jätk jätkude alguseks]2003
12'
organ
Fp: Aare-Paul Lattik (organ); November 13, 2003, Tallinn St. Nicholas’s Church, Artur Kapp Music Days
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Reel [Reel]1999
4'
organ
Fp: Mart Siimer (organ); 1999, Tallinn Dome Church
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Wind and White Leaves [Tuul ja valged lehed]1999
5'
organ
Fp: Mart Siimer (organ); 1999, Luis Ángel Arango Library, Bogotá
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For Good Friday [Suureks Reedeks]1997
organ
Fp: Tiit Kiik (organ); 2007, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church
Publisher: SP Muusika
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Let the Mountains Sing [Las laulavad mäed]organ
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and orchestra
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Call [Kutse]Offertory song
2018
5'
1-voice choir, orchestra
Text: Sakarias Leppik
Fp: Joint choir and project orchestra, conductor Jaan-Eik Tulve; September 25, 2018, Tallinn Liberty Square, Holy Mass by Pope Francis
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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Children Are Looking upon the World [Lapsed vaatavad maailma pääle]cantata
8 parts
2008
50'
soprano, tenor, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2200, percussion, organ, harp, strings
Text: Betti Alver, Kalju Lepik, Indrek Hirv, Doris Kareva, Psalm 8:3 and Psalm 139: 15-16, lecture of J. Lejeune (01.10.1973), liturgical text after Ezekiel 37:1-10 and St. John 1:1-2
Fp: Helen Lokuta (mezzo-soprano), Raul Mikson (tenor), Coro Consonante, Collegium Consonante Orchestra, conductor Lehari Kaustel; March 15, 2009, Tallinn Methodist Church
Manuscript -
Lullaby [Unelaul]6th part of the cantata "Children Are Looking Upon the World"
2008
5'
mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2(ad lib)000, percussion, (2 players), harp or piano, strings
Text: Indrek Hirv
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Agnus DeiFor the mass of the consecration of a bishop of Father Philippe Jourdan
2005
3'
mixed choir, chamber orchestra: flute, organ, strings
Fp: Joint choir and chamber orchestra, conductors Mikk Üleoja and Lehari Kaustel; September 10, 2005, Tallinn Oleviste Church
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Fire Tongues of Stones [Kivide tulekeel]Cantata. Dedicated to Tartu St. John’s Church
2005
30'
mixed choir, chamber orchestra: 1012, 1100, percussion (1 player), organ/piano, strings
Text: Betti Alver, Indrek Hirv, Bible, Juan de la Cruz, Thomas Stearns Eliot
Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; June 29, 2005, Tartu St. John’s Church
Manuscript -
KyrieFor the mass of the consecration of a bishop of Father Philippe Jourdan
2005
2'
mixed choir, chamber orchestra: flute, organ, strings
Fp: Joint choir and chamber orchestra, conductors Mikk Üleoja and Lehari Kaustel; September 10, 2005, Tallinn Oleviste Church
Manuscript
Works for male choir and orchestra
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2012
male choir, symphony orchestra: 2222; 2221; 3, harp, strings
Text: Navum Galpyarovitch (in Belarusian language)
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, the Belorussian State TV and Radio Company Symphony Orchestra, conductor Erki Pehk; June 7, 2012, the Big Concert Hall of Belarusian State Philharmonic Society, Minsk
Works for children's choir and orchestra
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Friendship Is Like a Heart [Sõprus on kui süda]2004
3'
children's choir, piano, chamber orchestra ad lib
Text: Ivar Sild
Fp: Choir and orchestra of Tallinn Music School, conductor Raul Talmar; Novemer 29, 2004, Estonia Concert Hall
CD „Üksteist peab hoidma“, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2008); Children of Estonian Radio Singing Studio
Works for joint choir or multiple choirs and orchestra
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St. Michael’s Sword [Püha Miikaeli mõõk]cantata
2002
16'
children’s choir, boys’ choir, chamber orchestra, early music ensemble, organ
Text: Doris Kareva, liturgical sources
Fp: Old Town Music House Girls’ Choir, St. Michael’s Boys’ Choir, early music studio „Vaikuse Muusika“, Old Town Music School Orchestra, conductor Kadri Hunt; May 11, 2002, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)
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Te Deum2010
15'
3 mixed choirs, 2 organs, string quartet
Text: Latin hymn translated in Estonian by Vello Salo and Indrek Hirv
Fp: Mixed Choir Endla, Tallinn St. Charles's Congregation Concert Choir, Kuressaare Congregation Concert Choir Sauer, Pärnu St. Elizabeth's Church Girls' Choir Elise and mixed choir, Piret Aidulo and Mart Siimer (organs), conductor Mikk Üleoja; August 27, 2010, Pärnu St. Elizabeth's Church, Pärnu Organ Festival
Commissioned by: EELC Pärnu St. Elizabeth's Congregation
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Peace and Prayer [Rahupaik ja palve]2007
4'
1-voice choir, organ
Text: Mart Siimer
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Everything That Ever Was [Kõik, mis oli]cantata
2003
12'
joint children’s choirs, piano, violin, synthesizer
Text: Jaan Kaplinski
Fp: Tallinn Boys’ Choir, Toronto Children’s Choir, Rumenian Radio Girls’ Choir, conductor Tomi Rahula, Mart Siimer (piano); July 1, 2003, St. John, Canada, festival Songbridge
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On the Way of Heaven [Taevateel]Advent song. Song is also arranged on Indrek Hirv's text.
1999
1-voice choir, piano (also orchestral accompaniment available)
Text: Mart Siimer (in Estonian and Latin)
CD “Heliseb väljadel”, Tallinna Muusikakeskkool (2009); Tallinn Music High School Youth Choir, conductor Ingrid Kõrvits, Mart Siimer (piano), Marion Aruvee (flute), Johanna Marie Ainomäe (violin)
CD „Üksteist peab hoidma“, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2008); Children of Estonian Radio Singing Studio
CD “New and old Christmas songs”, Eesti Muusikaharidus (2006); Estonian Television Girls' Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conductor Lauri Sirp
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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Change Us [Muutununa loo meid]1995
5'
boys' mixed choir, violin, piano
Text: Mart Siimer
Fp: Tallinn Boys' Choir, conductor Lydia Rahula; 1995, Minnesota
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Gloria for the Pope’s Visit [Gloria paavsti külaskäiguks]belongs together with "Offertorium for the Pope’s Visit"
1993
4'
1-voice choir, string orchestra, organ
Fp: Tallinn Town Hall Square, 1993
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Song of Paldiski [Jäävaba sadam (Paldiski laul)]4'
voice or choir, piano
Text: Villu Kangur
Fp: Paldiski Gymnasium, 1995
Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)
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Chorale arrangement "Now Make the Gates High" [Koraalitöötlus "Nüüd tehke kõrgeks väravad"]2021
mixed choir, organ
Text: Georg Weissel
Fp: Estonian Students Mixed Choir, Mart Siimer (organ), conductor Keio Soomelt; December 12, 2021, Rakvere Church of the Trinity
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Shout for Joy [Hõisake]2021
mixed choir, organ
Text: Psalm 100:1-4, Psalm 98:5-6
Fp: Kaarli Church Concert Choir, Mart Siimer (organ), conductor Piret Aidulo; November 16, 2021, Tallinn St. Charles's (Kaarli) Church
Commissioned by: Tallinn Toompea Kaarli Congregation
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Laudamus (Gloria)For the 150th birthday of Tallinn Kaarli Church
2020
5'
mixed choir, organ
Text: (in Estonian)
Fp: Choir of Kaarli Church congregation, December 20, 2020, Tallinn Kaarli (ST. Charles's) Church
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Closeness of the Century [Sajandi lähedus]2017
3'
mixed choir, 2 violins, piano
Text: Mart Siimer
Fp: Chamber Choir Solare, conductor Ka Bo Chan; June 23, 2017, Rakvere St. Paul's Church
Publisher: Chamber Choir Solare
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Lyrical Fantasy [Lüüriline fantaasia]2014
7'
mixed choir, piano, string quartet
Text: Søren Kierkegaard, Contra, Lehte Hainsalu
Fp: Chamber Choir Head Ööd, Vend, Mart Siimer (piano), string quartet, conductor Pärt Uusberg; January 25, 2015, Estonia Concert Hall
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To Võru Town [Võrusse ehk Võrru]2011
mixed choir, string quartet, sampler, synthesizer
Text: Jaan Malin
Fp: Mixed Choir Mask, Vanemuine String Quartet; November 12, 2011, Tartu University Old Anathomicum, festival "Hullunud Tartu"
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Mary and the Bird [Maarja ja tsirgu]2009
5'
mixed choir, piano
Text: Raimond Kolk (in Võru dialect)
Fp: Mixed choir Hilaro; April 2009
Distributor: EMIC MS 020
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Tiiu [Och Tio, köhenret ninck engel]2009
4'
mixed choir or ensemble (SATB), harpsichord, tambourine (ad lib)
Text: Maarja Kangro
Fp: Veronika Portsmuth (soprano), Merili Kristal (alto), Martin Lume (tenor), Aarne Talvik (bass), Ene Nael (harpsichord), Mart Siimer (tambourine); April 17, 2009, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre chamber hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Distributor: EMIC MS 021
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Lullaby [Unelaul]6th part of the cantata "Children Are Looking Upon the World"
2008
5'
mixed choir, piano or organ
Text: Indrek Hirv
CD „Vastsündinud“, Estonia Seltsi Segakoor (2019); Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, Mart Siimer (piano), Johannes Põkda (violin), conductor Heli Jürgenson
Distributor: EMIC MS 005
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Gloria and Sanctus2006
mixed choir, violin, organ
Fp: Concert choir of Tallinn St. Charles’s Church, conductor Mikk Üleoja, Ingmar Simson-Valtin (violin), Mart Siimer (organ); Tallinn Church of the Holy Spirit, December 2006
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White Hair of Stones [Kivide valged juuksed]cantata
2003
15'
soprano, saxophone, organ, mixed choir
Text: Jean Arp, translated by Ilmar Laaban
Fp: Iris Oja (soprano), Danel Aljo (saxophone), Mart Siimer (organ), Eesti Pank Chamber Choir, conductor Peeter Perens; December 7, 2003, Tallinn Swedish St. Michael’s Church
Commissioned by: Eesti Pank Chamber Choir
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Hands Entwined for Prayer [Palveteks põimitud peod]2001
mixed choir, organ
Text: Mart Siimer
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Song of Happiness [Õnnelaul]2000
4'
mixed choir, piano or organ, saxopohone or violin (instruments ad libitum)
Text: Juhan Viiding
Distributor: EMIC MS 009
Manuscript -
Noche oscura1999
6'
vocal octet or mixed choir, organ
Text: Juan de la Cruz (in Spanish)
Fp: Vocal Octet of Javeriana University, Mart Siimer (organ); 1999, Bogotá, Luis Angel Arango Library
Publisher: SP Muusika
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Day of Permanence [Päev kadumatusse]cantata
1998
12'
mixed choir, clarinet, cello, organ
Text: Mart Siimer
Fp: conductor Erki Pehk; 1999, Oulu
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Peace1998
3'
mixed choir, piano or organ
Text: Mart Siimer after the Bible (in English)
Distributor: EMIC MS 010
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The Pillar of the Cloud1998
4'30''
mixed choir, piano or organ
Text: John Henry Newman (in English)
Fp: Mixed choir of congregation of Blessed Sacrament, conductor Kim John; 1998, Rochester
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
Distributor: EMIC MS 012
Manuscript -
How Would I Know [Kuidas ma teaksin]1993
4'
mixed choir, piano or organ (version also for female choir)
Text: Mart Siimer
CD “Hommikul ja õhtul”, Lambertus (2003); Hageri Congregation Chamber Choir Lambertus, conductor Sigrid Põld
CD “Take time to be holy”, Pärnu Eliisabeti kogudus (2000); Pärnu St. Elizabeth's church girls' choir Elise, conductor Kai-Tõe Ellermaa
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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Glad Through Sorrow [Rõõmus läbi vaeva]1992
4'
mixed choir, accompaniment
Text: Mart Siimer
Fp: June 19, 1994, Jubilee Song Celebration in Tartu
Distributor: EMIC MS 028
Manuscript -
Here I Want to Live My Life [Siin tahan ma elu elada]1989
4'
mixed choir, piano, French horn (ad lib.)
Text: Viiu Härm
Fp: Youth Song Celebration 1993, conductor Indrek Vijard
CD „Here I live my life. Estonian Youth Mixed Choir 10“, ERR (2008); Estonian Youth Mixed Choir, conductor Taavi Esko
Distributor: EMIC MS 027
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Tomorrow [Homme]1986
3'
mixed choir, accompaniment
Text: Artur Alliksaar (in Estonian)
CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcasting (2011); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Tallinn Brass, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
CD „Läbilõige. Noorus 50“, Segakoor Noorus (2009); Mixed choir Noorus, conductor Raul Talmar
CD „Valitud palad eesti klassikalisest muusikast”, Salva Kindlustus (2003); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Tallinn Brass, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
CD „Review of Estonian Choral Music”, Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation, Estonian Radio (2002); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Tallinn Brass, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
CD „Kaunimad laulud”, Forte (1994); Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste
CD „Segakoor Noorus”, Arti Audio (1990); Mixed choir Noorus, conductor Ene Üleoja
Distributor: EMIC MS 019
Manuscript
Works for female choir and instrument(s)
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Song of Happiness [Õnnelaul]2000
4'
female choir, piano or organ, saxophone or violin (instruments ad libitum)
Text: Juhan Viiding
CD "Review of the Estonian Choral Music", Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Public Broadcasting (2011); Academic Female Choir of Tallinn University of Technology, conductor Raul Talmar
CD “Nagu puhas mõte” [Like a Clear Thought], Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli Akadeemiline Naiskoor (2007); Academic Female Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductors Raul Talmar, Õnne-Ann Roosvee
Distributor: EMIC MS 007
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Eternity in the Child [Igavik lapses]cantata
1. Introduction
2. Pax Domini
3. Ulom Ali
4. Intermedium
5. Adonai, tišpot
6. Unborn
7. We Want
8. Eirene
9. Versus
10. Born in Heaven
11. Evangel
12. Heavenly Angel (Hungarian Christmas Hymn)
1999
baritone, female choir, string quintet, organ
Text: in Estonian, English, Greek, Hebrew, Udmurt
Fp: Female Choir of Tallinn Pedagogical University, Academic Female Choir of Tallinn Technical University, conductor Linda Kardna; Uku Joller (baritone), Mart Siimer (organ), string quartet with the direction of Mihkel Kerem; 1999, Tallinn St. Charles’s Church
Commissioned by: Tallinn Pedagogical University
CD „Kahest üheks”, Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli Akadeemiline Naiskoor (2001); Academic Female Choir of Tallinn Technical University, Uku Joller (baritone), Mart Siimer (organ), string quintet, conductor Raul Talmar
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Pain Can Be Wiser [Valu oskab olla]1996
4'
female choir, organ or keyboard instrument
Text: Jaan Kaplinski
Fp: conductor Annely Veevo; 1996, Assembly Hall of Tallinn Pedagogical University
Commissioned by: SP Muusikaprojekt, Estonian Female Song Society
CD „Armastusega Carmina“, The Female Choir Carmina (2019); The Female Choir Carmina, Mart Siimer (piano), Elisabeth Härmand (violin, Katreen Ristmets (violin), Mann Helstein (viola), Siluan Hirvoja (cello), conductor Margit Võsa
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How Would I Know [Kuidas ma teaksin]
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Limestone Song [Paekivi laul]Dedicated to the Female Choir Carmina
6'
female choir, piano, violin
Text: Ellen Niit
CD „Armastusega Carmina“, The Female Choir Carmina (2019); The Female Choir Carmina, Mart Siimer (piano), Rebekka Siimer (violin), soloist Riina Quak, conductor Margit Võsa
Works for male choir and instrument(s)
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This Christmas Day Is Full of Joy [See jõulupäev on rõõmust suur]Folk song from Noarootsi
2004
12'
male choir, organ
Text: folklore
Fp: Academic Male Choir of Tallinn Technical University; December 3, 2004, Linköping Dome, Sweden
CD “See jõulupäev on rõõmust suur” [Christmas songs], Tehnikaülikooli Akadeemiline Meeskoor (2004); Academic Male Choir of Technical University, conductors Peeter Perens, Siim Selis
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Between Reality2001
15'
male choir, vocal soloist, organ
Text: Thomas Stearns Eliot “The Hollow Men”
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, Urmas Põldma (tenor), Mart Siimer (organ), conductor Ants Soots; April 8, 2001, Estonia Concert Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Song of Happiness [Õnnelaul]2000
4'
male choir, piano or organ, saxophone or violin (instruments ad libitum)
Text: Juhan Viiding
CD “EKE Inseneride Meeskoor 15. aastane”, EKE Inseneride Meeskoor (2002); EKE Engineers Male Choir, Eve Suslov (saxophone), Mart Siimer (piano), conductor Saari Tamm
Distributor: EMIC MS 008
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Ubi caritas1995
7'
male choir, organ
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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Vabatud [Vabatud]1995
male choir, organ
Text: Mart Siimer
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja, Andres Paas (organ); April 21, 1996, Tallinn
Works for children’s choir and instrument(s)
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Friendship Is Like a Heart [Sõprus on kui süda]2004
3'
children's choir, piano, chamber orchestra ad lib
Text: Ivar Sild
Fp: Choir and orchestra of Tallinn Music School, conductor Raul Talmar; Novemer 29, 2004, Estonia Concert Hall
CD „Üksteist peab hoidma“, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2008); Children of Estonian Radio Singing Studio
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Song to the Higher Spirit [Laul ülemale vaimule]1999
children’s choir, piano
Text: Kristjan Jaak Peterson
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Hoppity1998
3'
children’s choir, piano
Text: Alan Alexander Milne (in English)
Fp: Pittsburgh Boys' Choir; 1998
CD „Üksteist peab hoidma“, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2008); Children of Estonian Radio Singing Studio
Distributor: EMIC MS 013
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Hoppity [Hopadi]1998
3'
childrens' choir, piano
Text: Alan Alexander Milne (in Estonian, translated by Mart Siimer)
Distributor: EMIC MS 014
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Let My People Stay in Peace [Jäägu minu rahval rahu]1998
3'
children’s choir, accompaniment
Text: Mart Siimer after the Bible
CD „Kodus kõik on kõige parem“, ERR (2008); Children of Estonian Radio Singing Studio, director Kadri Hunt, soloist Marko Matvere
Publisher: Estonian Female Song Society
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Peace1998
3'
children's choir, piano or organ
Text: Mart Siimer after the Bible (in English)
Distributor: EMIC MS 011
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Peasant´s Song [Talupoja laul]1998
3'
children's choir, 3 violins, piano
Text: Hando Runnel
CD „Üksteist peab hoidma“, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2008); Children of Estonian Radio Singing Studio
CD “Future filled with music”, Tallinna Muusikakeskkool (2001); Teele Utt (vocal), Laur Eensalu, Britta Kongo, Silver Laas (violins), Mart Siimer (piano), Tallinn Music High School Children's Choir, conductor Ingrid Kõrvits
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Behind the Manor [Mis on mõisa metsa taga]1994
3'
children’s choir, piano, flute or any other instrument
Text: after Karl Ristikivi
CD „Üksteist peab hoidma“, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2008); Children of Estonian Radio Singing Studio
CD „Kodus kõik on kõige parem“, ERR (2008); Children of Estonian Radio Singing Studio, director Kadri Hunt
Publisher: Muusika, SP Muusikaprojekt
Distributor: EMIC MS 030
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Jesus Is Born in Bethlehem [Sünnib Jeesus Petlemma]1993
children’s choir or boys’ choir, piano (viola or cello ad lib)
Text: Mart Siimer
CD „Üksteist peab hoidma“, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2008); Children of Estonian Radio Singing Studio
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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Let My Voice Come Before You [Hüüan su poole]1993
children's choir or boys' choir, piano or organ (arrangements also for female choir and mixed choir)
Text: Mart Siimer
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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Glad Through Sorrow [Rõõmus läbi vaeva]1992
4'
children's choir or boys' choir, piano
Text: Mart Siimer (in Estonian)
Distributor: EMIC MS 017
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The Scarlet Umbrella [Tulipunane vihmavari]2-voice children's choir, piano
Text: Betti Alver
Works for toddlers’ choir and instrument(s)
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Winter Sleep of Bicycles [Jalgrataste talveuni]2014
4'
toddlers' choir, piano, 2 recorders, kannel, tambourine, triangle, small cymbals
Text: Jaan Kaplinski
Fp: Old Town Music House Toddlers' Choir, Dome School Toddlers' Choir, Mart Siimer (piano), Saskia Baltin and Kelli Marie Jaama (recorders), Siim Hiob (kannel), Emili Rohumaa (tambourine), Tanel Nurk (triangle), Marta Lee Krall (small cymbals), conductor Maret Alango; April 23, 2014, Tallinn Methodist Church
Commissioned by: Estonian Choral Association, Estonian Composers' Union
CD „New Estonian Choral Music 2012–2014“, Estonian Choral Association (2014); The Young Children’s Choir of Old Town Music House, Toomkooli Young Children’s Choir, conductor Maret Alango, Mart Siimer (piano), instrumental ensemble: Saskia Baltin, Kelli Marie Jaama, Siim Hiob, Emili Rohumaa, Tanel Nurk, Marta Lee Krall
Distributor: EMIC MS 031
Works for boys’ choir and instrument(s)
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Jesus Is Born in Bethlehem [Sünnib Jeesus Petlemma]1993
children’s choir or boys’ choir, piano (viola or cello ad lib)
Text: Mart Siimer
CD „Üksteist peab hoidma“, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2008); Children of Estonian Radio Singing Studio
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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Let My Voice Come Before You [Hüüan su poole]1993
children's choir or boys' choir, piano or organ (arrangements also for female choir and mixed choir)
Text: Mart Siimer
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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Glad Through Sorrow [Rõõmus läbi vaeva]1992
4'
children's choir or boys' choir, piano
Text: Mart Siimer (in Estonian)
Distributor: EMIC MS 017
Works for voice(s) and orchestra
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Expectavi2019
12'
bass, sinfonietta
Fp: Andreas Fischer (bass), Afekt Sinfonietta, conductor Andreas Fischer; October 28, 2019, Noblessner Foundry, International Contemporary Music Festival Afekt
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Ojman livtib2009
7'
soprano, symphony orchestra: 2222, 2221, piano, strings
Text: Arzami Ochei (Aleksei Arzamazov) (in Budinos)
Fp: Iris Oja (mezzo-soprano), Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost; June 4, 2009, Tartu St. John’s Church, Estonian Young Composers’ Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Young Composers' Festival
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Can vei la lauzeta1999
11'
bass, flute, symphony orchestra: 222, 2220, percussion (2 players), harp, strings
Text: Medieval
Fp: Ain Anger (bass), Monika Mattiesen (flute), Vaasa Symphony Orchestra, conductor Erki Pehk
Works for voice(s) and piano
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Thought of Peace (Autumn Peace) [Rahumõte (Sügisrahu)]2006
4'
soprano, piano
Text: Eha Laido
Fp: Pille Lill (soprano), Mart Siimer (piano); April 13, 2007, Estonian Theatre and Music Museum, Estonian Music Days Festival
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Schutzengel2001
soprano, piano
Text: Rainer Maria Rilke
Fp: Pille Lill (soprano), Martti Raide (piano); October 10, 2001, Old Town Studio, festival "Nyyd"
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Take Me Away [Võta mind ära]1996
5'
male and female voice, piano
Text: Mart Siimer
Fp: on recording: Mart Siimer (voice), Kadri Hunt (voice), tape
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Song of Paldiski [Jäävaba sadam (Paldiski laul)]4'
voice or choir, piano
Text: Villu Kangur
Fp: Paldiski Gymnasium, 1995
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
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Tale vüd goch (Over the Powerful Water)Based of Mari folksong
2015
7'
2 sopranos, piano, kannel, cello
Text: folklore
Fp: Anna Mishina and Kai Kallastu (sopranos), Diana Liiv (piano), Kristi Mühling (kannel), Aare Tammesalu (cello); December 7, 2015, Kloostri Ait
Commissioned by: NPO Fenno-Ugria
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The SimpletonDedicated to Figura Ensemble
2015
voice, bass clarinet, double bass
Text: from E. L. Masters' "Spoon River Anthology"
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Dance of Sun-Horses [Päikesehobuste tants]2013
soprano, flute, trumpet, percussion (1 player), piano, cello, live electronics (ad lib)
Fp: Curious Chamber Players; June 8, 2013, Tartu St. John's Church, Estonian Composers' Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Composers' Festival
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Tiiu [Och Tio, köhenret ninck engel]2009
4'
mixed choir or ensemble (SATB), harpsichord, tambourine (ad lib)
Text: Maarja Kangro
Fp: Veronika Portsmuth (soprano), Merili Kristal (alto), Martin Lume (tenor), Aarne Talvik (bass), Ene Nael (harpsichord), Mart Siimer (tambourine); April 17, 2009, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre chamber hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Distributor: EMIC MS 021
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For the Prayer Day [Palvepäevaks]2001
voice, organ
Text: Siiri Ronimois
Fp: Tallinn Church of the Holy Spirit, 2001
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Noche oscura1999
6'
vocal octet or mixed choir, organ
Text: Juan de la Cruz (in Spanish)
Fp: Vocal Octet of Javeriana University, Mart Siimer (organ); 1999, Bogotá, Luis Angel Arango Library
Publisher: SP Muusika
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The Lost Word1997
male voice, cello
Text: Thomas Stearns Eliot
Fp: Garth Greenwell (voicel), Malina Rauschenfels (cello); 1997, Eastman School of Music, Rochester
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I Have a Book [Minul on üks raamat]1996
5'
soprano, baritone, organ
Text: Gustav Suits
Fp: Aare-Paul Lattik (organ), Kaia Urb (soprano), Rainer Vilu (baritone); April 8, 2001, St. Nicholas’s Church, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Miraculous Descending1993
soprano, bass, flute, bassoon, violin, cello
Text: vocalise
Fp: Allan Vurma (bass), Kaia Urb (soprano), Egmont Välja (cello), Kaido Välja (violin), Kaido Suss (bassoon), Peeter Malkov (flute), conductor Margo Kõlar; Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads
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M-O-A1992
9'
soprano, flute, piano
Text: vocalise
Fp: Pirjo Levandi (soprano), Mihkel Peäske (flute), Jana Peäske (piano); Estonian Theatre and Music Museum
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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Listen, How Dreams Ring [Kuula, kuidas kumisevad uned]2017
5'
mixed choir
Text: Artur Alliksaar
Fp: Chamber Choir Head Ööd, Vend, conductor Pärt Uusberg; March 3, 2018 Heino Eller Tartu Music School, March 4, 2018 Raplamaa Contemporary Art Centre, March 5, 2018 Tallinn, House of Blackheads
Commissioned by: Chamber Choir Head Ööd, Vend
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Dance of Sun-Horses [Päikesehobuste tants]2010
mixed choir
Text: Ott Heinapuu
Fp: Kuldjala Song Society, conductor Tiiu Arro; September 2010, Kuldjala Tower
Commissioned by: Kuldjala Song Society
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Miraculous Language [Imeväärne keel]Dedicated to Tartu Youth Choir
2009
10'
mixed choir
Text: Johannes Aavik
Fp: Tartu Youth Choir, conductor Kadri Leppoja; March 14, 2010, Estonian Traditional Music Centre, Viljandi
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Where People Go1999
mixed choir
Text: Alan Alexander Milne
Fp: Estonian Students' Mixed Choir, conductor Taavi Esko; 2001
CD "Lend", Tartu Noortekoor (2018); Tartu Youth Choir, conductor Kadri Leppoja
CD „Here I live my life. Estonian Youth Mixed Choir 10“, ERR (2008); Estonian Youth Mixed Choir, conductor Taavi Esko
Distributor: EMIC MS 032
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Two Verhaeren’s Songs [2 Verhaereni laulu]1. It Is Night
2. And the Happiness Seems
1997
8'
mixed choir
Text: Emile Verhaeren, translated by Johannes Semper (in Estonian)
Fp: "It Is Night": Chamber choir of choral conducting department of Estonian Academy of Music, conductor Toomas Kapten; December 12, 2003, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall
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A Moment from the Flowing Fabric of Time [Hetk voolavast ajakangast]1995
10'
mixed choir
Text: vocalise
Fp: 1995, Interlaken, Switzerland
Commissioned by: Kuldjala Song Society
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Ego sum vitis vera1995
12'
mixed choir
Text: St. John 15, 1-4 (in Latin)
Fp: Project choir of Eastman School of Music, conductor Jim John; May 1998, Rochester
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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Elva nätter före Jul [11 Nights Before Christmas]developments of Swedish folk songs
1994
mixed choir
Text: Swedish folklore
Fp: Swedish Radio Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; December 13, 1994, Stockholm
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A Bird Is Gliding [Liugleb üks lind]1993
3'
mixed choir
Text: based on Jaan Kaplinski's text
Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, conductor Peeter Perens; 1995
CD „Liugleb üks lind”, Estonia Seltsi Segakoor (2003); Mixed Choir of Estonia Society, conductor Heli Jürgenson
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Four Psalms and Jubilation [4 psalmi ja jubilatsioon]Psalm 104 (103) „O Lord, How Manifold Are Your Works”
Psalm 103 (102) „Bless the Lord, O My Soul”
Psalm 102 (101) „Hear My Prayer, O Lord”
Psalm 104 (103) „Bless the Lord, O My Soul”
1991
mixed choir
Fp: Tallinn St. Charles's Congregation Concert Choir, conductor Heli Jürgenson
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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Three Songs on texts by Jaan Kaplinski [3 laulu Jaan Kaplinski tekstile]1987
8'
mixed choir
Text: Jaan Kaplinski
Fp: Eesti Projekt Chamber Choir, conductor Anne-Liis Treimann; 1988
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Wind from the Sea [Tuul merelt]1987
3'
mixed choir
Text: Based on Jaan Kaplinski's text
Fp: Mixed choir Noorus, conductor Raul Talmar
Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
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Come Back, Amber-Pine [Tule tagasi helmemänd]1986
4'
mixed choir
Text: Jaan Kaplinski
Fp: Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste; 1986
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Gates of Light [Valguse väravad]1986
4'
mixed choir
Text: Gustav Suits
Fp: Mixed Choir Noorus
CD “Baltic choral works. Estonia”, Victor (2004); Mixed Choir Noorus, conductor Raul Talmar
Works for joint choint choir or multiple choirs a cappella
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How Would I Know [Kuidas ma teaksin]Version of the piece of the same name written in 1993
2005
joint choir
Text: Mart Siimer
Fp: June 11, 2005, Tartu Sacred Song Celebration, conductor Mikk Üleoja
Works for vocal ensemble
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Above [Kõrgemal]Dedicated to vocal ensemble Vox Clamantis
2007
9'
vocal ensemble
Text: Marie Heiberg, Harri Haamer
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Big Apple Tree [Suur suislepapuu]1986
4'
male ensemble (3-voice)
Text: Ellen Niit
Fp: Tallinn 21st Secondary School, 1986
ELECTRONIC, ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AND MULTIMEDIA WORKS
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2016
8'
varioola, fixed media
Fp: Mart Siimer (varioola); April 14, 2016, National Library of Estonia, Main Conference Hall, Estonian Music Days
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The Lost Word 22005
5'
cello, tenor, electronics
Text: Thomas Stearns Eliot
Fp: Cyberstudio: Leho Karin (cello), Raul Mikson (tenor), Margo Kõlar (electronics); October 17, 2005, Tallinn City Theatre, festival „Nyyd“
Commissioned by: Eesti Kontsert
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2004
12'
vocal ensemble, flute/bass flute, electric guitar, synthesizer, live electronics
Text: Doris Kareva
Fp: Vox Clamantis, conductor Jaan-Eik Tulve, Cyberstudio: Monika Mattiesen (flute), Jaak Sooäär (guitar), Martti Raide (synthesizer), Margo Kõlar and Hans-Gunter Lock (electronics); September 25, 2004, Pärnu, September 29, 2004, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Eesti Kontsert
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Boat Across the Sky [Paat üle taeva]2000
8'
cello, electronics
Fp: Teet Järvi (cello), Mart Siimer (electronics); October, 10, 2000, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
Commissioned by: Eesti Kontsert
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Spinning Globe [Pöörlev gloobus]Version of the piece of the same name
1996
flute, fixed media
Fp: Monika Mattiesen (flute); March 27, 2001, Tallinn Art House
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Instrumental works for children
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Colors in the Gate [Värvid väraval]2005/2017
violin, piano
Fp: Linda Anete Verte (violin), Piia Paemurru (piano); October 31, 2017, Tartu, Genialistide klubi, International Contemporary Music Festival Afekt
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Remote Path [Kõrvaline rada]2017
violin, piano
Fp: Brigitta Siimer (violin), Susanna Liisa Onoper (piano); October 28, 2017, Tallinn, Vaba Lava, International Contemporary Music Festival Afekt
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Colors in the Gate [Värvid väraval]2005
3'
violin, piano
Fp: Student concert in Tallinn Music High School
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Song of Paldiski [Jäävaba sadam]2004
piano in four hands
Fp: Olga Smoljakova and Veera Nöps; December 4, 2004, Paldiski Music School, Harjumaa Piano Ensembles Day
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Musical Box [Mängutoos]2003
kannel (Estonian zither)
Fp: Els Roode, kannel ensemble Kukulind
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The Inherited Sun [Päritud päike]from the cycle "Three Piano Pieces"
2003
piano, live electronics
CD „For my little sister“, Tallinna Muusikakeskkool (2008); Johan Randvere (piano)
Publisher: Estonian Music Information Centre
Distributor: EMIC MS 024
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Three Piano Pieces [Kolm klaveripala]1. The Inherited Sun
2. Steps
3. Jig (arrangement of Dave Richardson's jig "Calliope House")
2003
piano
Fp: Mart Siimer (piano); October 25, 2003, Nõmme Music School
CD „For my little sister“, Tallinna Muusikakeskkool (2008); Johan Randvere (piano) (only Part I)
Publisher: Estonian Music Information Centre