Adalbert Wirkhaus
- Works for the stage
- Works for orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Incidental music
- Orchestrations and arrangements
WORKS FOR THE STAGE
Operettas
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Spring Storms [Kevadtormid]operetta
1934
Libretto: Friida Wirkhaus
Fp: May 12, 1934, Theatre Vanemuine, director Alfred Mering, conductor Juhan Simm
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Mill-Girl [Veskineiu]operetta
1932
Libretto: Agnes Taar
Fp: April 18, 1933, Theatre Vanemuine, Tartu, director Alfred Mering, conductor Juhan Simm
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Midsummer Night [Jaaniöö]operetta in three acts
1911
Libretto: Paul Pinna
Fp: April 1, 1911, Theatre Estonia, Tallinn, director Paul Pinna
CD "Eesti teatri laulud", Tallinna Linnateater (2007); Indrek Ojari (voice), Riina Roose (piano) (only the Couplet of Comtesse Adelheid von Schöneberg)
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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Estonian Waltz [Eesti valss]
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Estonian Suite II [Eesti süit II]
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Estonian Suite I, Op. 21 [Eesti süit I, op. 21]1. Introduction
2. Waltz
3. Berceuse
4. Finale
1918
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+3, harp, strings
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Overture for Karl August Hermann's songplay "Uku and Vanemuine" [Avamäng Karl August Hermanni lauleldusele "Uku ja Vanemuine"]1907
symphony orchestra
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Evening Prayer (Вечерная молитва) [Vesper (Вечерная молитва)]symphony orchestra: 2222, 2231, 1+0, strings
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Works for wind orchestra
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March of Heros [Sangarite marss]greeting march
1938
wind orchestra
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Do You Know the Land [Kas tunned maad]paraphrase
1934
wind orchestra
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Wedding Waltz [Pulmavalss]
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Tender Yearning of the Soul [Hinge hellal igatsusel]paraphrase
1926
wind orchestra
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Song Festival Overture [Laulupidu uvertüür]
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Farewell! [Jumalaga!]march
1902
wind orchestra
CD „Taamal laulavad puhkpillid. David Otto Wirkhaus 175“, Luunja Kultuurimaja (2012); Väägvere Wind Orchestra
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
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Three Pieces for Violin [Kolm pala viiulile]1. The Night Around Me (1947)
2. Cradle Song from Estonian Suite I (1918)
3. Cradle Song. Andante sostenuto (1947)
1955
violin, piano
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Cradle Song [Hällilaul]
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Good Friday Elegy [Suure reede eleegia]
String quartets
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for piano
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Dear Brother [Veli, hella vellekene]
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Smart Treshing Floor [Targa rehealune]
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Estonian Dance [Eesti tants]
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Estonian Waltz [Eesti valss]
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Meditation [Meditatsioon]
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Do You Know the Land [Kas tunned maad]
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Tender Yearning of the Soul [Hinge hellal igatsusel]
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Homeconcert-march
piano
Works for organ
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and orchestra
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Estonian Requiem [Eesti reekviem]
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Easter Cantata [Lihavõttekantaat]Introduction. O Darkest Woe! (Johann Rist)
1. Jesus on Trial (St. Matthew 26:57–66; 27:1–2, 12–31)
2. On the Way to Calvary (St. Luke 23:27–31)
3. Jesus´ Death and Burial (St. Matthew 27:33–60, Martin Behm, Catherine Winkworth)
4. The Resurrection (St. Matthew 28:1–8, 16–20, Martin Behm)
1955
soloists, mixed choir, organ or piano or orchestra
Text: Johann Rist, The Bible (in English)
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Christmas Cantata [Jõulukantaat]Introduction. In the Beginning Was the Word (St. John 1:1–14)
1. Glory to God in the Highest (St. Luke 2:1–14)
2. Shepherds Walk to Bethlehem (St. Luke 2:15–20)
3. Simeon and Anna (St. Luke 2:25–40)
4. The Wise Men (St. Matthew 2:1–12)
5. Flight into Egypt and Return to Nazareth (St. Matthew 2:13–23)
1954
soloists, mixed choir, organ or piano or orchestra
Text: The Bible
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I Love My Country [Ühtainust maad]cantata
1946
baritone, children's choir, female choir, male choir, orchestra
Text: K. Wirkhaus
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Snowstorm [Tuisk]cantata
1946
soprano, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4230, 1+1, strings
Text: Henrik Visnapuu
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Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)
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Estonian Requiem [Eesti reekviem]
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Easter Cantata [Lihavõttekantaat]Introduction. O Darkest Woe! (Johann Rist)
1. Jesus on Trial (St. Matthew 26:57–66; 27:1–2, 12–31)
2. On the Way to Calvary (St. Luke 23:27–31)
3. Jesus´ Death and Burial (St. Matthew 27:33–60, Martin Behm, Catherine Winkworth)
4. The Resurrection (St. Matthew 28:1–8, 16–20, Martin Behm)
1955
soloists, mixed choir, organ or piano or orchestra
Text: Johann Rist, The Bible (in English)
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Christmas Cantata [Jõulukantaat]Introduction. In the Beginning Was the Word (St. John 1:1–14)
1. Glory to God in the Highest (St. Luke 2:1–14)
2. Shepherds Walk to Bethlehem (St. Luke 2:15–20)
3. Simeon and Anna (St. Luke 2:25–40)
4. The Wise Men (St. Matthew 2:1–12)
5. Flight into Egypt and Return to Nazareth (St. Matthew 2:13–23)
1954
soloists, mixed choir, organ or piano or orchestra
Text: The Bible
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Homeward [Tule koju]
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Join Our Voices [Laulge, poisid]based on Estonian folk tune
1954
tenor, mixed choir, piano
Text: folklore, translated into English by A. Oras
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King David's Prayer [Kuningas Taaveti palve]
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Cradle Song [Hällilaul]
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Talks With the Lord [Kõnelused Issandaga]
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O Give Thanks Unto the Lord [Tänage nüüd Issandat]dedicated to all refugees from Europe
1951
soprano, mixed choir, organ or piano
Text: Psalm 107
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I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes [Ma tõstan silmad üles]O Sacred Head
cantata
1947
soprano, mixed choir, violin (ad libitum), piano or organ
Text: K. Wirkhaus
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O Don't Ye Know [Eks teie tea]
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The Night Surrounds Me... [Mu ümber öö...]
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Men Sprout in Combat [Võitluses võrsuvad mehed]
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O Lord Our Lord [Issand, meie Jumal]
Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)
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Speed the Wedding [Pidu hakkab]based on Estonian folk tune
1954
mixed choir, piano
Text: folklore, translated into English by A. Oras
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Upward! [Üles!]based on Estonian folk tune
1954
alto (ad libitum), mixed choir, piano
Text: folklore, translated into English by A. Oras
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Wedding Song [Pulmalaul]based on Estonian folk tune
1954
mixed choir, piano
Text: folklore, translated into English by A. Oras
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Psalm 47 [Psalm 47]
Works for voice(s) and piano
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Like a Swallow [Nagu pääsu, päevalindu]
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My Land [Minu maa]
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When I Was Still Young [Kui mina alles noor veel olin]
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Come Home [Tule koju]
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Cradle Song [Hällilaul]
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How Can I Be Silent [Ei saa mitte vaiki olla]
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My Quiet, Lovely Home [Vaikne, kena kohakene]
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Where is the Home of the Sorrowful [Kus on kurva kodu]
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Where the Rye Field Is [Seal, kus rukkiväli]
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Kaera-JaanEstonian folk dance
voice, piano
Text: folklore
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
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O Lord Our Lord [Issand, meie Jumal]
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Cradle Song (Andante sostenuto) [Hällilaul (Andante sostenuto)]
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Ilo's Song from "Grass Fairy's Daughter" [Ilo laul "Murueide tütrest"]
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My Heart And Soul Are Ready [Valmis mu süda ja hing]
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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My Land [Minu maa]
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Cradle Song (Andante sostenuto) [Hällilaul (Andante sostenuto)]
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Spring Song [Kevade laul]1894
mixed choir
Text: Aleksander Martin Saar
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My Credo [Minu credo]mixed choir
Text: Ferdinand Karlson
Works for male choir a cappella
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My Land [Minu maa]
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Songs of Henrik Visnapuu [Henrik Visnapuu laulud]Aastaajad
1. Spring
2. Summer Night
3. Ominous Autumn Night
4. Winter Journey
1951
male choir
Text: Henrik Visnapuu
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INCIDENTAL MUSIC
Music to plays
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Music for Salme Pruuden's play "The Honor of the Fatherland" [Muusika Salme Pruudeni näidendile "Isamaa auks"]Act 1:
1. Prelude. Andante maestoso
2. Call, Call, Cuckoo. Marcia moderato
3. Melodrama and Song. Andante
4. Kungla People. Allegretto
4a. Waltz. Tempo di valse
5. Evening Song. Andante
Act 2:
6. Melodrama. Andante maestoso
Scene 1. Allegro moderato
Scene 2. Marss
Scene 3. Allegro
Scene 4. Allegro energico
Act 3:
7. Linda's Song and Waking Up in the Morning. Moderato assai
8. Final Song. Andante maestoso
1935
voices, orchestra
Text: Salme Pruuden
ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
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Kungla's Folk (Karl August Hermann) [Kungla rahvas (Karl August Hermann)]arrangement after Karl August Hermann
1954
soprano, alto, mixed choir, piano
Text: Friedrich Kuhlbars, translated into English by A. Oras
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Mother´s Heart (Robert Theodor Hansen) [Ema süda (Robert Theodor Hansen)]arrangement after R. Th. Hansen
1951
soprano, violin (ad libitum), piano
Text: Lydia Koidula
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Silent Night (Franz Xaver Gruber) [Püha öö (Franz Xaver Gruber)]
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Generous Father (Friedrich August Saebelmann) [Helde Isa (Friedrich August Saebelmann)]
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Rise Song (David Otto Wirkhaus) [Oh tõuse laul (David Otto Wirkhaus)]
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Village Wooing (Ernst Simon) [Küla kosjad (Ernst Simon)]1. Duet (Ursel and Christel)
2. Duet (Grethe and Christel)
3. Best Man's Song (Leeme-Kustas)
4. Couplet (Hans)
5. Final Choir (Grethe, Ursel, Christel, Hans, Leeme-Kustas)
arrangement after Ernst Simon
1909
soloists, symphony orchestra: 1121, 2110, 0+1, strings
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The Visit of the Rich Uncle (Der Besuch des Erbonkels) (Ernst Simon) [Onu visiit (Der Besuch des Erbonkels) (Ernst Simon)]1. Introduction
2. Duet
3. Terzetto
4. Couplet
5. Quartet
1908
soloists, symphony orchestra: 1121, 2110, strings
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