Aaro Pertmann
- Works for orchestra
- Works for solo instrument(s) and orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Music for children
- Popular music
WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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Stellar Sonata, Op. 53 [Tähesonaat op. 53]2019
7'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 3201, 1+1, harp, strings
Fp: Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor John Rusty Koenig; July 10, 2022, Bulgaria Concert Hall, Sofia, Bulgaria, Sofia Symphonic Summit
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Landscape with Divers Figures, Op. 51 [Maastik mitme kujundiga op. 51]2018
17'
symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+2, harp, piano, strings
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Sinfonietta, Op. 39 [Sümfoniett op. 39]in 2 movements
2008/2009
16'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 2200, 2, strings
Fp: KLK Symphony Orchestra, conductor Roman Kreslenko; March 24, 2019, Lviv Philharmonic Concert Hall, Ukraine
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Andante, Op. 312002
10'
symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+2, harp, piano, strings
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Serenade, Op. 27 [Serenaad op. 27]2000
12'
symphony orchestra: 3333, 4301, percussion (3 players), harp, piano/cembalo, strings
Fp: Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Olari Elts; January 14, 2001, Riga, Latvia
Publisher: Edition 49
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Play, Op. 11 [Mäng op. 11]1992
6'
symphony orchestra
Works for string orchestra
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Martyr, Op. 61 [Märter op. 61]2022
9'
string orchestra
Fp: KLK String Orchestra, conductor Roman Kreslenko; March 28, 2023, Lviv National Philharmonic, Lviv, Ukraine
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Yodel [Helletus]2017
8'
string orchestra
Fp: Lemberg Sinfonietta, conductor Ferdinando Nazzaro; October 16, 2017, Lviv Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Ukraine, KLK New Music, international composers' competition Sacrarium
Works for wind orchestra
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA
Works for oboe and orchestra
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Music for Oare, Op. 181995
5'
solo oboe d´amore or solo clarinet, string orchestra
Fp: Ivar Säde (clarinet), Nõmme City Orchestra, conductor Hendrik Vestmann; February 24, 1999
Commissioned by: Nõmme City Orchestra
Works for clarinet and orchestra
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Music for Oare, Op. 181995
5'
solo oboe d´amore or solo clarinet, string orchestra
Fp: Ivar Säde (clarinet), Nõmme City Orchestra, conductor Hendrik Vestmann; February 24, 1999
Commissioned by: Nõmme City Orchestra
Works for piano and orchestra
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Shapes, Op. 20 [Kujundid op. 20]1996
7'
solo piano, symphony orchestra: 1111, 1110, percussion (2 players), strings
Fp: Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano), Tallinn Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Toomas Kapten; April 19, 1996, Tallinn Blackhead Brotherhood’s House, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Works for accordion and orchestra
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
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Cafe Boheme2021
2'
cello, guitar
Fp: Bruno Ispiola (cello), Genevieve Lannoy (guitar); November 19, 2021, L`Entrela - Centre culturel d'Evere, Brussels, Belgium
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2020
7'
violin, cello
Fp: Twenty Fingers Duo: Lora Kmieliauskaite (violin), Arnas Kmieliauskas (cello); May 1, 2021, online from Music Innovation Studies Centre (LMTA), Vilnius, Estonian Music Days & Baltic Music Days
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Con moto2019
1'
clarinet, cello
Fp: Géraldine Fastré (clarinet), Bruno Ispiola (cello); November 15, 2019, Culture Centre L’Entrela’, Evere, Belgium
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2017
7'
organ in four hands
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Elegy of Suure-Jaani, Op. 45 [Suure-Jaani eleegia op. 45]2016
9'
cello, piano
Fp: Andreas Lend (cello), Ralf Taal (piano); August 31, 2018, Tallinn, Hopner House, Tallinn Chamber Music Festival
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Piece Without a Name, Op. 42 [Nimeta pala, op. 42]2010
7'
organ in four hands
Fp: organ duo: Jaanus Torrim and Hille Poroson; July 22, 2012, Rapla church, Rapla Church Music Festival
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1. Andante
2. Quasi tango
3. Allegro
2004/2005
16'
alto saxophone, harp
Fp: Virgo Veldi (alto saxophone), Tatjana Lepnurm (harp); April 16, 2007, Estonian Music and Theatre Academy Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
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Nocturne, Op. 16 [Nokturn op. 16]1994
6'
violin, piano
Fp: Sigrid Kuulmann (violin), Lea Leiten (piano); March 26, 1995, Tallinn House of Tourism, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Publisher: Edition 49
Trios
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Dedicated to the Spilliaert Trio
I Autoportree peeglis (Self-portrait in the Mirror)
II Aken (Window)
III Vertigo
2021
20'
violin, cello, piano
Fp: Spilliaert Trio: Jean-Samuel Bez (violin), Guillaume Lagraviere (cello), Gauvain de Morant (piano); May 27, 2023, Centre Phenix, Fribourg, Switzerland
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Evening Begins to Fall, Op. 58 No. 1 [Päev õhtusse veereb op. 58 nr. 1]2020
3'
3 cellos
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Impromtu, Op. 58 No. 2Video: performer Trio Spilliaert
2020
3'
violin, cello, piano
Fp: Trio Spilliaert; November 20, 2020, Culture Centre L'Entrela', Brussels, festival Osmose
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Spring Impression, Op. 57 [Kevadimpressioon op. 57]2020
7'
clarinet, accordion, cello
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Masks of the Soul, Op. 40 [Hinge maskid op. 40]2010
10'
piano trio: violin, cello, piano
Fp: New Tallinn Trio: Harry Traksmann (violin), Kaido Kelder (cello), Marrit Gerretz-Traksmann (piano); May 22, 2010, Russian Cultural Centre, Tallinn
Distributor: EMIC AP 003
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Lament Prelude [Itkuprelüüd]2007
10'
alto saxophone, accordion, vibraphone
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Good People, Op. 24 (Добрые люди)1998
5'
saxophone, cello, piano
Fp: Virgo Veldi (saxophone), Pärt Tarvas (cello), Mati Mikalai (piano); March 26, 1999, Tallinn Blackhead Brotherhood’s House, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Variations, Op. 15 [Variatsioonid op. 15]1993
7'
2 flutes, cello
Fp: Tarmo Johannes (flute), Peeter Malkov (flute), Kaido Kelder (cello); April 4, 2002, Estonian Academy of Music Opera Studio, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Quartets
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Ritornelle, Op. 28 [Ritornell op. 28]2000
7'
saxophone quartet
Fp: Tallinn Saxophone Quartet; May 31, 2002, Pühalepa Church, Hiiumaa, X Rudolf Tobias Days
Commissioned by: NGO Rudolf Tobias Society
String quartets
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String Quartet, Op. 9 [Keelpillikvartett op. 9]1. Allegro
2. Adagio
3. Allegro
1991
8'
string quartet
Fp: Margit Tisler (violin), Eva Uibo (violin), Helje Ravand (viola), Maris Lang (cello); March 26, 1995, Tallinn House of Tourism, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Quintets
Sextets
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Colours of Livonia, Op. 59 [Liivimaa värvid op. 59]2020
8'
flute, clarinet, 2 violins, viola, cello
Fp: Phoenix Ensemble; July 15, 2021, Lviv National Philharmonic, Ukraine, Bruno Maderna International Composers' Forum
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Sextet, Op. 33 [Sekstett op. 3]2004
7'
flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, cello
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for violin
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Ballad of the Cold Sea [Külma mere ballaad]2023
9'
violin
Fp: Olivia De Prato (violin); July 4, 2023, Mozarthaus, Vienna, Austria, Vienna Summer Music Festival
Works for piano
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2018
6'
piano
Fp: Nicole Brancale (piano); September 20, 2022, Chiostro Castello Baronale, Bari, Italy, festival "Urti canti"
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Three Estonian Bagatelles, Op. 47 [Kolm eesti bagatelli op. 47]2017
7'
piano
Fp: Oscar Halvorsen (piano); June 13, 2017, Oslo Steinway Piano Gallery, Norway, final concert of the 20th E. Grieg International Composition Competition
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Piano Sonatina No. 3, Op. 44 [Klaverisonatiin nr. 3 op. 44]2015
9'
piano
Fp: Ralf Taal (piano); February 4, 2017, Tallinn, Hopner House, Tallinn Winter Festival
Distributor: EMIC AP 001
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Piano Sonatina No. 2 [Klaverisonatiin nr. 2]1992
3'
piano
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Piano Sonatina No. 1, Op. 7 [Klaverisonatiin nr. 1 op. 7]1990
8'
piano
Fp: Aaro Pertmann (piano); 1990, Georg Ots Tallinn Music School
Works for accordion
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Papakha, Op. 4 [Papaaha, op. 4]1990
3'
accordion
Fp: Alo Loid (accordion); April 28, 2000, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Publisher: Edition 49
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Variations, Op. 7 No. 2 [Variatsioonid op. 7 nr. 2]1990
3'
accordion
Fp: Ragnar Häide (accordion); April 28, 2000, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Publisher: Edition 49
Works for organ
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Dialogues with Schubert, Op. 38 [Dialoogid Schubertiga, op. 38]2008
12'
organ
Fp: Hille Poroson (organ); August 13, 2010, Pärnu St. Elizabeth's Church, Pärnu Organ Festival
Distributor: EMIC AP 002
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Meetings in the Dreams, Op. 36 [Kohtumised unenägudes op. 36]2007
13'
organ
Fp: Hille Poroson (organ); August 1, 2007, St. Elizabeth's Church, Pärnu Organ Festival
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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Young Estonia, Op. 43 [Noor Eesti op. 43]oratorio
1. Noor Eesti (Young Estonia)
2. Mu luule, tule (Come, My Poetry)
3. Kevadelaulud IV (Spring Songs IV)
4. Saaremaa rannal (On the Beach of Saaremaa)
5. Sügisene lill (Autumns Flower)
6. Talvine õhtu (Winter Evening)
7. Merehelinaid kuulaja (Listener of Sea Chimes)
8. Noor Eestile (For Young Estonia)
9. An das Junge Estland
10. Lapsepõlv (Childhood)
11. Vurr, vurr
12. Laul (A Song)
13. Olen jälle õnnis (I'm Blessed Again)
14. Mardi Luteruse päeval (On Martin Luther's Day)
15. Inimene ja öö (Human and Night)
16. La Charogne
17. Valge kuu (White Moon)
18. Sapine kuu (Bilious Moon)
19. Collage Mart Saare klaveripala "Skizze" teemal (Collage on Mart Saar's "Skizze")
20. Must lind (M. Saare teose töötlus) (Black Bird, development of Mart Saar's piece)
21. Ylitse muurin (Over the Wall)
22. Ohvrikivid (Oblation Stones)
23. Koerakoonlased (Dog-faced Creature)
24. Sirmione
25. Tuulemaa (Land of Wind)
26. Laul, sõnadest, mida eesti keeles polnud (Song of Words that Don't Exist in Estonian)
27. Martüür (Martyr)
2015
2 h 11 min
soloists (soprano, tenor, bass), reader, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: 1111, Alto Saxophone, 1110, 1+1, harp, piano, accordion, strings
Text: Aaro Pertmann after texts by Estonian and foreign poets published in "Noor-Eesti" albums and magazines
Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)
Works for female choir and instrument(s)
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Four Etudes, Op. 26 [Neli etüüdi op. 26]1997/1998
11'
female choir, hand bells
Text: Artur Alliksaar
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The Way of Love, Op. 23 [Armastuse ülemlaul op. 23]cantata
1998
17'
female choir (children's choir), flute, alto saxophone, percussion, cello
Text: The Bible (1 Chorinthians 13) (in Estonian)
Fp: Girls' Choir Ellerhein, Peeter Malkov (flute), Virgo Veldi (alto saxophone), Kristjan Mäeots (percussion), Pärt Tarvas (cello), conductor Tiia-Ester Loitme; May 1998, Tallinn, St. Nicholas's Church
Commissioned by: State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert
Works for children’s choir and instrument(s)
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The Way of Love, Op. 23 [Armastuse ülemlaul op. 23]cantata
1998
17'
female choir (children's choir), flute, alto saxophone, percussion, cello
Text: The Bible (1 Chorinthians 13) (in Estonian)
Fp: Girls' Choir Ellerhein, Peeter Malkov (flute), Virgo Veldi (alto saxophone), Kristjan Mäeots (percussion), Pärt Tarvas (cello), conductor Tiia-Ester Loitme; May 1998, Tallinn, St. Nicholas's Church
Commissioned by: State Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert
Works for voice(s) and piano
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Decembre6th part of the song cycle “La Belle Epoque” (2021–2022) for baritone and piano
2022
3'
mezzo-soprano, piano
Text: Émile Verhaeren
Fp: Sophie de Tillesse (mezzo-soprano), Fabio Schinazi (piano); December 2, 2022, Espace Toots, Brussels, Belgium, Festival Osmose
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La Belle Epoquesong cycle
1. Kogda umirajut koni (Velimir Khlebnikov)
2. Adieu (Guillaume Apollinaire)
3. Römische Fontäne (Rainer Maria Rilke)
4. The Song of Wandering Aengus (William Butler Yeats)
5. Frage (Hugo von Hofmannsthal)
6. Decembre (Émile Verhaeren)
7. Hassgesang gegen England (Ernst Lissauer)
8. I Hear America Singing (Walt Whitman)
2021/2022
24'
baritone, piano
Text: Velimir Khlebnikov, Guillaume Apollinaire, Rainer Maria Rilke, William Butler Yeats, Hugo von Hofmannsthal, Émile Verhaeren, Ernst Lissauer, Walt Whitman
Fp: Atlan Karp (baritone), Seppo Varho (piano); November 2, 2023, Tallinn Town Hall
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Song of Our School [Meie kooli laul]2017
3'
voice, piano
Text: Seoriin Jõgise
Fp: Olga Zaitseva (soprano), Ralf Taal (piano); December 1, 2017, anniversary concert of the Tallinn's Old Town School for Adults
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Three Songs on Texts by Juhan Smuul, Op. 29 [Kolm laulu Juhan Smuuli tekstidele op. 29]1. How to Draw a Sadness
2. How to Draw a Joy
3. The Last Boat (1990/2002)
2002
11'
mezzo-soprano, piano
Text: Juhan Smuul
Fp: Iris Oja (mezzo-soprano), Martti Raide (piano); October 27, 2002, Paide Town Hall Music Festival
Commissioned by: Järvamaa Cultural Foundation
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
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2019
11'
baritone, alto saxophone, cello, accordion
Text: Sergey Yessenin (translated by August Sang)
Fp: Atlan Karp (baritone), Eve Neumann (saxophone), Andreas Lend (cello), Jaak Lutsoja (accordion); July 3, 2021, Vigala Maarja Church, Rapla Church Music Festival
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The Siuru Songs, Op. 52 [Siuru laulud op. 52]1. Sonett / Sonnet (M. Under)
2. Carpe diem (H. Visnapuu)
3. Ei eäl ole ma nii rõõmus olnu / Never Have I Been So Happy (A. Adson)
4. Lilled palavikus / Flowers in Fever (J. Semper)
5. Õhtu / The Evening (M. Under)
2019
20'
soprano, alto saxophone, cello, accordion
Text: Marie Under, Henrik Visnapuu, Artur Adson, Johannes Semper
Fp: Pille Lill (soprano), Eve Neumann (saxophone), Andreas Lend (cello), Jaak Lutsoja (accordion); August 29, 2019, Tallinn Town Hall, Tallinn Chamber Music Festival
Commissioned by: Tallinn Chamber Music Festival
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Song of Night and Wind, Op. 46 [Öö ja tuule laulud op. 46]song cycle
1. Notsh (Night)
2. An den Herbstwind
3. Der Bettler
4. Livländischer Winter
5. Venedig
6. Bei Heiligensee
2016
22'
soprano, alto saxophone, accordion, cello
Text: Texts of 19th century Baltic German poets
Fp: Pille Lill (soprano), Virgo Veldi (saxophone), Jaak Lutsoja (accordion), Andreas Lend (cello); July 5, 2017, Vahastu Church, Rapla Church Music Festival
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Five Poems from Josef Knechts Studenthood, Op. 41 [Viis luuletust Josef Knechti üliõpilaspõlvest op. 41]1. Complaint
2. Reality Is Our Secret Desire
3. Reading an Old Philosopher
4. On the Occasion of Bach's Toccata
5. Glass Bead Game
2010
24'
soprano, string quartet
Text: from Herman Hesse's "Glasperlenspiel", translated by Ain Kaalep
Fp: Pille Lill (soprano), String Quartet Prezioso: September 28, 2011, Paide Town Hall
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Four Episodes from Miralda Maurus's Letters, Op. 35 [Neli episoodi Miralda Mauruse kirjadest op. 35]2006
20'
soprano, saxophone quartet
Text: Anton Hansen Tammsaare
Fp: Pille Lill (soprano), Tallinn Saxophone Quartet; July 2008, Järva-Madise Church
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Request to the Patrician, Op. 32 [Palvekiri keisrihärrale op. 32]2003
10'
soprano, saxophone quartet
Text: Anton Hansen Tammsaare
Fp: Pille Lill (soprano), Tallinn Saxophone Quartet; March 27, 2005, Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn, concert series "Academic Chamber Music in Kadriorg Palace"
Commissioned by: Association of Estonian Professional Musicians
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Hommage on H-E-D-E-B-E-G op. 21 [Hommage teemal H-E-D-E-B-E-G op. 21]1996
6'
voice (mezzo-soprano), flute, piano
Text: vocalise
Fp: Leili Tammel (mezzo-soprano), Jaanika Lentsius (flute), klaver (?)
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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We´re Here to Hold, Op. 14a1993/2004
6'
mixed choir
Text: Paul-Eerik Rummo
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We´re Here to Hold, Op. 141993
6'
mixed choir
Text: Paul-Eerik Rummo
Works for female choir a cappella
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Instrumental works for children
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2020
2'
violin
Fp: Lora Kmieliauskaite (violin); May 1, 2021, online from Music Innovation Studies Centre (LMTA), Vilnius, Estonian Music Days & Baltic Music Days
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days
Distributor: EMIC AP 005