Lydia Auster
- 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
- Music for children
- Incidental music
- Folksy music
- Popular music
- Orchestrations and arrangements
WORKS FOR THE STAGE
Operas
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May Morning [Maihommik]opera novellette in one act
Act I
Picture 1. Andante. Moderato. Allegretto. Moderato. Letter of the School Headmaster
Picture 2. Moderato. Introduction. May Song
1970
soloists, male choir, boys' choir, female choir, mixed choir, solo violin, symphony orchestra: 2222, 431, 1+1, piano, celesta, harp, strings
Libretto: Lydia Auster and Enn Vetemaa after Ludvík Ashkenazy’s tale "Blue Spark"
Fp: May 3, 1970, theatre Vanemuine, Tartu
Manuscript
Musical and/or drama and/or dance works for stage
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Nightly Threshing [Öine rehepeks]
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Dance of Girlfriends [Sõbrataride tants]music for choreographic scene
1961
symphony orchestra: 2222, 2000, percussion, piano, harp, strings
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Mushrooms [Seened]Mushrooms' Dance
music for choreographic scene
1961
symphony orchestra: 3222, 4300, 1+1, celesta, harp, strings
Manuscript
Ballets for children
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Bamby, op. 42 [Bambi, op. 42]Children’s ballet
1986
75'
symphony orchestra
Libretto: Epp Koger and Ülo Vilimaa after Felix Salten’s story
Fp: 1987, theatre Vanemuine, Tartu
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Northern Dream, op. 22 [Põhjamaa unenägu, op. 22]Children’s ballet
1960
symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 2, harp, strings
Libretto: V. Grivickas
Fp: 1960, theatre Estonia
Ballets
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Romeo, Juliet and Darkness [Romeo, Julia ja pimedus]ballet in two acts
1970
50'
symphony orchestra: 3233, alto saxophone in Es, 4331, 1+2, celesta, piano, harp, strings
Libretto: Lydia Auster after Jan Otčenášek's tale with the same name
Fp:May 3, 1970, theatre Vanemuine, Tartu
Commissioned by: theatre Vanemuine
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Tiina, Op. 20ballet
1955
100'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, percussion, piano, harp, strings
Libretto: Ants Särev and Lydia Auster after August Kitzberg’s play 'Werwolf'
Fp: 1955, theatre Estonia; 2nd redaction: theatre Vanemuine 1958; 3rd redaction: theatre Vanemuine 1984
Overture from ballet Tiina: CD „La Primavera: selected works from spring concerts 2007-2009“, Tallinn G. Ots Music School (2009); Symphony Orchestra of the Tallinn Georg Ots Music School, conductor Hando Põldmäe
Party starts from Ballet Tiina: CD „Tuletoojad“, Estonian Radio (2006); National Orchestra of Wind Orchestra Conductors, conductor A. Avarand -
Overture for ballet "Tiina" [Avamäng balletile "Tiina"]symphony orchestra: 3222, 4300, 1+1, harp, strings
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WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA
Works for symphony orchestra
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Gather the Hay, op. 40 [Heinad kokku, op. 40]arrangement for folk dance ensemble "Kuljus"
1984
symphony orchestra: 3222, 4331, 1+2, strings
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Suite from ballet "Northern Dream" [Süit balletist "Põhjamaa unenägu"]1980
17'
Symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+1, harp, strings
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Festive Prologue [Pidulik proloog]dedicated to Estonian National Symphony Orchestra for its 50th anniversary
1976
6'
symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+4, harp, strings
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Fragments from ballet "Romeo, Juliet and Darkness" [Fragmendid balletist "Romeo, Julia ja pimedus"]1975
13'
symphony orchestra: 2233, alto saxophone, 4331, 1+2, celesta, piano, harp, strings
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Suite from ballet "Tiina" [Süit balletist "Tiina"]1. Tiina's Appearance. Tiina's Dance
2. Duet of Tiina and Margus
3. Wedding Dance
1974
11'
symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+2, piano, harp, strings
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Melody [Meloodia]1973
6'
Symphony orchestra
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Honour to Soviet Estonia [Au Nõukogude Eestile]
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Suite of Estonian Folk Tunes (Estonian suite) [Süit eesti rahvaviisidest (Eesti süit)]1948
10'
Symphony orchestra
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Estonia [Eestimaa]Overture-fantasy
1945
15'
Symphony orchestra
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Sinfonietta in D Major [Sümfoniett D-duur]1939
Symphony orchestra
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Estonian Capriccio, Op. 16 [Eesti capriccio op. 16]1. Fisherman. Moderato
2. Lento
3. Flat-footed Waltz. Moderato
4. Vivo
symphony orchestra: 3332, 4331, 1+2, harp, strings
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Flat-Footed Waltz [Labajalg]7'
symphony orchestra: 3222, 4331, 1+1, harp, strings
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Overture for ballet "Tiina" [Avamäng balletile "Tiina"]symphony orchestra: 3222, 4300, 1+1, harp, strings
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Works for string orchestra
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA
Works for violin and orchestra
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Lyrical Concertino "Summer in Käsmu", op. 25 [Lüüriline kontsertiino „Suvi Käsmus“, op. 25]violin concerto
1. Morning on the Beach. Improvisata. Moderato
2. On Forest Paths. Adagio
3. Sun and Waves. Scherzo. Allegro
1967/1972
13'
violin, symphony orchestra: 3222, 4300, 1+2, harp, strings
CD „Mari Tampere-Bezrodny, violin“, ERP (2012); Mari Tampere-Bezrodny (viiul), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Roman Matsov
Manuscript
Works for piano and orchestra
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Children's Games, Op. 43 [Lastemängud op. 43]1. Children's Games
2. Girls' Ring Game
3. Ball Game
1988
piano, chamber orchestra: 1110, 1100, percussion, strings
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Ball Game, op. 42 [Pallimäng, op. 42]
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Piano concerto in G Major, op. 18 [Klaverikontsert G-duur, op. 18]dedicated to Soviet Youth
1. Moderato
2. Adagio
3. Allegro energico
1952
26'
piano, symphony orchestra: 2322, 4331, percussion (1+0), harp, strings
CD „Klaveril Vaike Vahi“, EAÜ NCB (2008); Vaike Vahi (piano), Estonian National Symphoy Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje
Manuscript
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
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Romance [Romanss]
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Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 45 [Sonaat klarnetile ja klaverile op. 45]
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Sonata for Clarinet and Piano [Sonaat klarnetile ja klaverile]1988
clarinet, piano
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Amusing Walk [Lõbus jalutuskäik]1987
violin, piano
Fp: Katrin Nõlvak (violin), Liina Traksmann (piano), May 16, 1987; Estonian Television, 8th Children's Music Concert-competition
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Dwarves [Pöialpoisid]
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Summer in Käsmu, op. 25 [Suvi Käsmus, op. 25]Version of the piece of the same name for violin and orchestra
1. Improvisazione. Morning
2. Adagio. On Forest Paths
3. Scherzo. Sun and Waves
1972
13'
Violin, piano
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Suite No. 1, Op. 16 [Süit nr. 1, op. 16]dedicated to Vladimir Kavrichvili
1. Allegro moderato con risoluto
2. Lento cantabile
3. Grave
4. Allegro moderato con sostenuto
1947
2 pianos
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Ballade Sonata [Ballaad-sonaat]2nd red. 1982
1941
13'
Violin, piano
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Burla [Burla]clarinet, piano
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String quartets
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String Quartet No. 3, in F minor (Quartet on Turkmenistan themes) [Keelpillikvartett nr. 3, f-moll (Kvartett Turkmeenia teemadele)]2nd red. 1979
1. Adagio sostenuto
2. Lento
3. Andante espressivo
4. Allegro
1945
string quartet
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String Quartet No. 2, in G major [Keelpillikvartett nr. 2, G-duur]
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String Quartet No 1, A minor [Keelpillikvartett nr. 1, a-moll]1937
String quartet
Wind quintets
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Four Pieces for Wind Quintet, op. 38 [Neli pala puhkpillikvintetile, op. 38]
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Suite on Estonian Folk Tunes [Süit eesti rahvaviisidele]1. Reed Pipe
2. Flat Footed Waltz
3. Poor Slave's Song
4. Loess
5. Lullaby
6. St. Martin's Song
7. Tempest Polka
8. Wooden Wheel
1946
wind quintet
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Three Pieces for Wind Quintet [3 pala puhkpillikvintetile]6'
Wind quintet
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for piano
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Reflections I, Op. 44 [Mõtisklused I, op. 44]1. Andantino
2. Andante
3. Allegro affanato
4. Andante
5. Largamente
6. Grave funesto
7. Adagio
8. Andante cantabile
1988-1989
piano
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Eight Moods, Op. 36 [Kaheksa meeleolu, op. 36]1. Adagio
2. Andantino afflitto
3. Allegretto agevole
4. Allegro marciale
5. Lento lagrimoso
6. Moderato parlando
7. Allegro angoscioso
8. Andante sostenuo
1978-1979
12'
piano
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Vernal Preludes and Fugues [Kevadised prelüüdid ja fuugad]2. On the Steep Bank (Over the Brink) (prelude)
3. Shepherd Boy Tries the Willow Whistle (prelude)
4. Stormy Flow (prelude)
1952
piano
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Ice Break on River Moscow [Jääminek Moskva jõel]piano
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Ice Break on River Staraya Russa [Jääminek Staraja Russa jõel]2'
Piano
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Shepherd Boy Tries the Willow Whistle [Karjapoiss katsetab pajupilli]
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Summer Rain [Suve vihm]piano
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Vernal Flow [Kevadine voog]3'
piano
Works for organ
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for mixed choir and orchestra
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Eternal Flame, op. 40 [Igavene tuli, op. 40]cantata-ode
1984
soloist, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, 1+3, piano, strings
Text: Lydia Auster
Fp: Urve Tauts, mixed choir Noorus, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje; April 2, 1984, Estonia Concert Hall, Music Festival of Soviet Estonia
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Morning of Peace, Op 32 [Rahu hommik op 32]cantata
1975
7'
soprano, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4100, percussion, celesta, piano, harp, strings
Text: Lydia Auster
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We – Panfilov Followers [Meie – panfilovlased]1966
Vocal ensemble, mixed choir, wind orchestra
Text: Veera Zost
Works for children’s choir and instrument(s)
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School Youth By Eternal Fire, Op. 37 [Koolinoored igavese tule juures, op. 37]1983
3'
voice (children's choir), piano
Text: Lydia Auster (in Russian), translation to Estonian by Heli Lääts
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Under Lenin’s Flag (Song of Youth) [Lenini lipu all (Noorte laul)]voice (children's choir), accompaniment
Text: Mart Raud (Russian translation by Valentin Rushkis)
Manuscript
Works for boys’ choir and instrument(s)
Works for voice(s) and orchestra
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24th of November [24. november]1946
baritone, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4331, percussion (1+1), piano, strings
Text: Juhan Smuul
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Cliff Stone [Kalju kivi]
Works for voice(s) and piano
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School Youth By Eternal Fire, Op. 37 [Koolinoored igavese tule juures, op. 37]1983
3'
voice (children's choir), piano
Text: Lydia Auster (in Russian), translation to Estonian by Heli Lääts
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Fisherman's Dream [Kalamehe unistus]1977
voice, piano
Text: Timofei Sinitski
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My Contemporary, Op. 35 [Minu kaasaegne, op. 35]solo song cycle, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of October Revolution
1. Ballad of Youth (A. Tshurkin)
2. Song of Youth (Mark Sobol)
3. Letter to The Loved One (A. Kovalenkov)
4. I'll Be Waiting (R. Seidov)
5. On the Border (V. Verhovski)
6. Reflections of a Seaman (Timofei Sinitski)
7. During Dawn (P. Samõkov)
1977-1978
voice, piano
Text: A. Tshurkin, Mark Sobol, A. Kovalenkov, R. Seidov, V. Verhovski, Timofei Sinitski, P. Samykov
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Song about Irkutsk [Laul Irkutskist]There, Where the Rivers Are Flowing
1966
voice, piano
Text: Viktor Kiselyov, translated by Helgi Muller
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Four Songs [Neli laulu]solo song cycle
1. I Was Taken to Komsomol
2. With Restless Heart
3. Autumn Image of Tallinn
4. Come Along
1958
voice, piano
Text: Ilmi Kolla (Russian translation by L. Smirnova)
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Romances on lyrics by Lydia Koidula [Romansid Lydia Koidula sõnadele]
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May Came [Mai tuli]
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May Winner [Mai-võitja]
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A Song for Soviet Estonia [Laul Nõukogude Eestile]1946
Voice, piano
Text: Jaan Kärner
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Lullaby [Hällilaul]based on Estonian folk song
1946
voice, piano
Text: folklore (Russian translation by Paul Anton)
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Lullaby [Unelaul]
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Shepherd's Song [Karjase laul]Not Allowed to Go Home
based on Estonian folk song
1946
4'
voice, piano
Text: folklore
CD „Ei saa mitte vaiki olla: Eesti rahvalaul eesti heliloojate seades“ (Estonian folk songs arranged by Estonian composers), J. Pärg (2006); Jüri Pärg, baritone
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Ski-ride [Suusasõit]
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Song of Mothers [Emade laul]
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Traveling Proudly [Uhti, uhti, uhkesti]
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7 Romances [Seitse romanssi]1938-45
9'
Voice, piano
Text: Mikhail Lermontov
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Seasons [Aastaajad]Song cycle
1936
Voice, piano
Text: Sergei Jessenin
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Gratitude [Tänulikkus]
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Heart Beats [Süda tuksub]
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Letter in the Cliff [Kalju kiri]
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March of May [Mai marss]Mass song
Voice, piano
Text: Paul Rummo (Russian translation by Paul Anton)
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Now With You [Nüüd su juures]
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Peace Song [Rahulaul]Mass song
Voice, piano
Text: Jevgeni Dolmatovski
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Romance without words "Dedication" [Sõnadeta romanss "Pühendus"]Vocalise
Voice, piano
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Soviet Union Army [Nõukogude armee]
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Soviet Youth [Nõukogude noorus]
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Under Lenin’s Flag (Song of Youth) [Lenini lipu all (Noorte laul)]voice (children's choir), accompaniment
Text: Mart Raud (Russian translation by Valentin Rushkis)
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Wedding Joy [Pulmalust]
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Wedding Song [Pulmalaul]2'
Tenor, piano
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Wind Flies [Tuuli lendab]
Voice, piano
Text: Ilmar Sikemäe
Works for mixed choir a cappella
Works for female choir a cappella
Works for male choir a cappella
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Leaving Song [Lahkumise laul]based on Turkmenistan folk tune
1959
male choir
Text: Kara Seitlieva, translated by Uno Kreen
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Two Brothers [Kaks venda]
Works for children’s choir a cappella
Works for vocal ensemble
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Songs for children
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Camp Fire [Lõkketuli]
Voice, accompaniment
Text: Paul Rummo
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Hiking Song of Käsmu Pioneers [Käsmu pioneeride matkalaul]
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In Water at the Beach [Rannavetes]
Voice, accompaniment
Text: Ralf Parve
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Swans [Luiged]
Voice, accompaniment
Text: Ellen Niit
Instrumental works for children
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A Girl Called Gea [Tütarlaps Gea]
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Duet of Heli and Jüri from ballet "Northern Dream" [Heli ja Jüri duett balletist "Põhjamaa unenägu"]piano on four hands
Manuscript
INCIDENTAL MUSIC
Music to plays
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Music for Tamara Kovalevskaja’s play "Forest Fairy Tale" [Muusika Tamara Kovalevskaja näidendile „Metsamuinasjutt“]1. Introduction
2. Andante
3. Moisture Autumn Song
4. Song of Acorns
5. Snow Fairy
6. Snowstorm Couplets
7. Agitato
8. Children's Song in the Car
9. Dry Wind
10.
11. Andante
12. Final Song
1950
Text: Tamara Kovalevskaja
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Music for N. Gernet’s play "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp" [Muusika N. Gerneti näidendile „Aladdini imelamp“]Co-author Harri Kõrvits
1948
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Music for Alexei Simukov’s play "Magic Grain" [Muusika Aleksei Simukovi näidendile „Võluiva“]Act 1:
1. Introduction
2. Magpie
3. Appearance
4. Sorcerer's Song
5. Kara-Mori's Castle
6. Longnose's Song
7. Dance of the Bottles
Act 2:
8. Lullaby
9. Organ Grinder
10. Wind
11. Frost
12. Sun
13. Wind
14. Song
Act 3:
15. Cat's Serenade
16. Mari's Song
17. Kara-Mori' sMarch
18. Fanfare
19. Anxiety in the Castle
20. Allegro moderato con agitato
1947
soloists, choir, symphony orchestra: 2020, 2210, 1+2, piano, strings
Text: Alexei Simukov
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Music for G. Vladytchin’s and O. Netchayev’s play "Marvelous Vassilissa" [Muusika G. Vladõtšina ja O. Netšajeva näidendile „Imekaunis Vassilissa“]Act 1:
1. Brothers' Song
2. Arrows' Flight Music
3. Appearance of the Frog
4. Wedding Procession
5. Vassilissa Transforming
6.
7. In Mother's Chamber
8. Monster Music
9. Brides Leaving
10. Ivanuschka Leaving
Act 2:
11. Vassilissa's Song
12. Baba Yaga
13. Baba Yaga Flies Away
14. Bear's Song
15. Ivan's Song
16. Witch's Song
17. Well Dissappears
Act 3:
18. Stumps Arise
19. Magical Well
20. Finale
1947
soloists, symphony orchestra: 1020, 2210, percussion, piano, strings
Text: G. Vladytchin, O. Netchayev, translated by Ed. Tinn
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FOLKSY MUSIC
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Circle Game Dance [Ringmängutants]1943
Turkmenistan folk music ensemble
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Suite for Russian Folk Music Ensemble, No. 2 [Süit vene rahvapilliorkestrile, nr. 2]1939
Folk music ensemble
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Suite for Russian Folk Music Ensemble, No. 1 [Süit vene rahvapilliorkestrile, nr. 1]1936
Folk music ensemble
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Turkmenistan Dance Suite [Turkmeenia tantsusüit]
Folk music ensemble
POPULAR MUSIC
Works for light music orchestra
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Musical Moment [Muusikaline hetk]3'
Light music orchestra
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Suite on Russian Song Themes [Süit vene laulude teemadele]12'
Light music orchestra
Popular songs
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School Youth By Eternal Fire [Koolinoored igavese tule juures]1983
3'
children's choir, light music orchestra
Text: Lydia Auster
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Early in the Morning [Varahommikul]
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Ballade of Soldier [Ballaad sõdurist]3'
Vocal ensemble, light music orchestra
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Fishermen [Kalurid]3'
Vocal ensemble, light music orchestra
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The One Who Is Waited [Üks, keda ootavad kõik]4'
Vocal ensemble, light music orchestra
Text: Heldur Karmo
CD „Ei kunagi“, Hyper.records (2006); Lauri Saatpalu, Katrin Mandel
ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
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Two Estonian Folk Songs (Karl August Hermann) [Kaks eesti rahvalaulu (Karl August Hermann)]1. Fishing
2. Jaan Goes to the Bonfire
based on Karl August Hermann's melodies
voice, piano
Text: folklore
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