Kadri Hunt

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • Glory and Praise to Be Forever [Au, kiitus olgu igavest]
    Sacred folk hymn from Tõstamaa, sung by Teodor Saar. Instrumental arrangement: Margo Kõlar
    2014/2015
    mixed choir, kannel, whistle, solo violin, string orchestra
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Joint choirs of EELC Song Festival, conductor Kadri Hunt; July 4, 12015, Tartu Song Stage, Sacred Song Festival "Mary's Land - Father's Land"
    Distributor: EMIC KH 014

Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)

  • Herding Horn Imitation [Sarvelugu]
    Estonian folksong sung by Liisa Kümmel from Tori. Arranged by Kadri Hunt and Karoliina Kreintaal. Written for the international choral festival Europa Cantat held in Pécs 2015.
    2015
    3-voice choir or 2-voice choir with instrument
    Text: syllables that imitate horn playing
    Distributor: EMIC KH 005

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • Call of the Sea [Mere kutse]
    2016
    mixed boys choir or mixed choir, piano, optional additional instruments (guitar, recorder, violin, accordion)
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    Fp: St. Michael's Boys' Choir, Siim Selis (piano), Anna-Liisa Eller (hand drum), Arp Eerik Reindla (violin), Hardy Hännikäinen (recorder), Siim Veismann (accordion), Kirill Ogorodnikov (guitar), conductor Kadri Hunt; November 29, 2016, Tallinn Methodist Church
    Commissioned by: Estonian Choral Association
    CD „Veel. New Estonian choral music 2016“, Estonian Choral Association (2017); St. Michael's Boys' Choir, Siim Selis (piano), Anna-Liisa Eller (hand drum), Arp Eerik Reindla (violin), Hardy Hännikäinen (recorder), Siim Veismann (accordion), Kirill Ogorodnikov (guitar), conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 031
  • On Christmas Night [Jõuluööl]
    1999/2016
    3'
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Uku Masing
    Distributor: EMIC KH 032
  • To Home! [Koju!]
    2016
    3'
    mixed choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Leelo Tungal, folklore from Kadrina and Narvast
    Distributor: EMIC KH 035
  • Come, Children, unto Me [Mu mano tulge, latse]
    Arrangement of Estonian sacred folk tune
    2009
    3'
    mixed choir or mixed boys' choir, piano or organ
    Text: folklore
    Fp: St. Michael's Boys' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 008
  • Hold One Another [Üksteist peab hoidma]
    Choral arrangement written for the X Youth Song Celebration held in Tallinn 2007
    1993/2006
    3'
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Kadri Hunt (versions both in Estonian and English)
    Distributor: EMIC KH 010

Works for male choir and instrument(s)

  • Kannel Player [Kandlemängija]
    5'
    male choir, vibraphone
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu

Works for children’s choir and instrument(s)

  • Gold of Mary [Maarja kuld]
    Choral arrangement of Jaan J. Leppik's song
    2015
    children's choir, optional instruments (solo instrument, instruments for accompaniment)
    Text: folklore
    Distributor: EMIC KH 016
  • Pugõ, tul (Blow ye winds)
    Arrangement of Livonian folksong
    2014
    4'
    children's choir (3-voice), violin
    Text: Livonian folklore (in Estonian and Livonian). Also available only in Livonian and with notes in English.
    Fp: Nordic-Baltic Inheritance atelier choir of international choral festival Europa Cantat, conductor Kadri Hunt; August 1, 2015, nternational choral festival Europa Cantat, Pécs, Hungary
    Distributor: EMIC KH 004
  • Summer Is Among Us [On meie keskel suvi]
    Choral arrangement of Arne Oit's song
    2012
    2'
    3-voice toddlers' choir or children's choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Ellen Niit, Märt Hunt
    Fp: Radio Singing Studio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt; December 13, 2013, Russian Culture Centre, Tallinn
    CD "Lauluveski" [Children songs by Arne Oit], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2013); Radio Singing Studio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
  • On Christmas Night [Jõuluööl]
    On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of Uku Masing
    1999
    3'
    children's choir (3-voice), piano
    Text: Uku Masing
    Fp: Kadri Hunt, Lipa School Children's Choir, ensemble "Hüüd ja Hääl"; 1999, Lipa School
    Distributor: EMIC KH 012
  • Christmas Angels [Jõuluhaldjad]
    1992
    2'
    children's choir (3-voice), piano
    Text: Juhan Kallak
    CD "Talveaja rõõmulaulud" [Winter and Christmas songs], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2011); Radio Singign Studio, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 006
  • Christmas Is Coming [Jõulud jõudvad]
    Choral arrangement of folksy song
    children's choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Distributor: EMIC KH 029
  • Every Land [Iga maa]
    Choral arrangement of Priit Pajusaar's song
    3'
    3-voice toddlers' choir or children's choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    CD "Heade kohtumiste laulud" [Songs of Priit Pajusaar], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2014); Radio Singing Studio Toddlers' Choir, conductor Kaie Tanner
    Distributor: EMIC KH 024
  • Slide Song [Liulaul]
    Choral arrangement of Arne Oit's song
    2'
    children's choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Fp: Radio Singing Studio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt; December 13, 2013, Russian Culture Centre, Tallinn
    CD "Lauluveski" [Children songs by Arne Oit], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2013); Radio Singing Studio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 026
  • Song of Wishes [Soovide laul]
    Choral arrangement of Priit Pajusaar's song
    3'
    3-voice toddlers' choir or children's choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    CD "Heade kohtumiste laulud" [Songs of Priit Pajusaar], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2014); Radio Singing Studio Toddlers' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 021
  • When Nightingale Sings [Kui laulab ööbik]
    Choral arrangement of Priit Pajusaar's song
    3'
    children's choir (3-voice), accompaniment with chord signs (ad lib)
    Text: Henno Käo
    CD "Heade kohtumiste laulud" [Songs of Priit Pajusaar], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2014); Radio Singing Studio Girls' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 020

Works for toddlers’ choir and instrument(s)

  • Sleighing Song [Küll on kena kelguga]
    Arrangement of Ukraine folktune
    2016
    toddlers' choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Reinhold Kamsen
    Distributor: EMIC KH 033
  • If You Look at Clouds [Kui sa vaatad pilvelaevu]
    Melody: Kadri Hunt and Mari Poll. Instrumental arrangement: Tauno Aints
    2001/2015
    2'
    toddlers' choir, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, glockenspiel, harp, piano, violin, cello
    Text: Kadri Hunt
    Fp: Children's choirs of EELC Song Festival, conductor Kaie Tanner; July 4, 2015, Tartu Song Stage, Sacred Song Festival "Mary's Land - Father's Land"
    Distributor: EMIC KH 019
  • Song of the King [Kuningalaul]
    1992/2013
    2'
    toddlers' choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Kadri Hunt
    Fp: Radio Singing Studio Toddlers' Choir, conductor Kaie Tanner, Kadri Hunt (piano); Tallinn Town Hall Square, 2013
    Distributor: EMIC KH 017
  • Summer Is Among Us [On meie keskel suvi]
    Choral arrangement of Arne Oit's song
    2012
    2'
    3-voice toddlers' choir or children's choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Ellen Niit, Märt Hunt
    Fp: Radio Singing Studio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt; December 13, 2013, Russian Culture Centre, Tallinn
    CD "Lauluveski" [Children songs by Arne Oit], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2013); Radio Singing Studio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
  • If You Look at Clouds [Kui sa vaatad pilvelaevu]
    Melody: Kadri Hunt and Mari Poll
    2001
    2'
    toddlers' choir, violin, piano (chord signs)
    Text: Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 018
  • Christmas Is Coming [Jõulud jõudvad]
    Choral arrangement of folksy song
    toddlers' choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Distributor: EMIC KH 030
  • Colors of Autumn [Sügise värvid]
    Choral arrangement of Priit Pajusaar's song
    2'
    toddlers' choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    CD "Heade kohtumiste laulud" [Songs of Priit Pajusaar], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2014); Radio Singing Studio Toddlers' Choir, conductor Kaie Tanner
    Distributor: EMIC KH 023
  • Every Land [Iga maa]
    Choral arrangement of Priit Pajusaar's song
    3'
    3-voice toddlers' choir or children's choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    CD "Heade kohtumiste laulud" [Songs of Priit Pajusaar], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2014); Radio Singing Studio Toddlers' Choir, conductor Kaie Tanner
    Distributor: EMIC KH 024
  • Hello [Tere-tere]
    Choral arrangement of Priit Pajusaar's song
    2'
    toddlers' choir (2-voice), accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    CD "Heade kohtumiste laulud" [Songs of Priit Pajusaar], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2014); Radio Singing Studio Toddlers' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 025
  • Hiking with the Family! [Perega matkama!]
    Co-author Märt Hunt
    3'
    2-voice toddlers' choir, accompaniment (chord sings)
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    Distributor: EMIC KH 038
  • Hold One Another [Üksteist peab hoidma]
    3'
    toddlers' choir or boys' choir (2-voice), piano
    Text: Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 037
  • Shenanigan Song [Koeruselaul]
    Choral arrangement of Arne Oit's song
    1'
    toddlers' choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Fp: Radio Singing Studio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt; December 13, 2013, Russian Culture Centre, Tallinn
    CD "Lauluveski" [Children songs by Arne Oit], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2013); Radio Singing Studio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 027
  • Song of Wishes [Soovide laul]
    Choral arrangement of Priit Pajusaar's song
    3'
    3-voice toddlers' choir or children's choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    CD "Heade kohtumiste laulud" [Songs of Priit Pajusaar], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2014); Radio Singing Studio Toddlers' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 021
  • Summer Is Among Us [On meie keskel suvi]
    Choral arrangement of Arne Oit's song, written for the XXVI General Song Celebration held in Tallinn 2014
    2'
    toddlers' choir (2-voice), accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Ellen Niit, Märt Hunt
  • Time of Dwarfs [Sussiaeg]
    Choral arrangement of Priit Pajusaar's song
    2'
    toddlers' choir, accompaniment (chord signs)
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    CD "Heade kohtumiste laulud" [Songs of Priit Pajusaar], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2014); Radio Singing Studio Toddlers' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 022

Works for boys’ choir and instrument(s)

  • Hold One Another [Üksteist peab hoidma]
    3'
    toddlers' choir or boys' choir (2-voice), piano
    Text: Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 037

Works for mixed boys' choir and instrument(s)

  • Call of the Sea [Mere kutse]
    2016
    mixed boys choir or mixed choir, piano, optional additional instruments (guitar, recorder, violin, accordion)
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    Fp: St. Michael's Boys' Choir, Siim Selis (piano), Anna-Liisa Eller (hand drum), Arp Eerik Reindla (violin), Hardy Hännikäinen (recorder), Siim Veismann (accordion), Kirill Ogorodnikov (guitar), conductor Kadri Hunt; November 29, 2016, Tallinn Methodist Church
    Commissioned by: Estonian Choral Association
    CD „Veel. New Estonian choral music 2016“, Estonian Choral Association (2017); St. Michael's Boys' Choir, Siim Selis (piano), Anna-Liisa Eller (hand drum), Arp Eerik Reindla (violin), Hardy Hännikäinen (recorder), Siim Veismann (accordion), Kirill Ogorodnikov (guitar), conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 031
  • Come, Children, unto Me [Mu mano tulge, latse]
    Arrangement of Estonian sacred folk tune
    2009
    3'
    mixed choir or mixed boys' choir, piano or organ
    Text: folklore
    Fp: St. Michael's Boys' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 008
  • Hold One Another [Üksteist peab hoidma]
    3'
    mixed boys' choir, piano
    Text: Kadri Unt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 036

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Hold One Another [Üksteist peab hoidma]
    1993
    3'
    voice, piano
    Text: Kadri Hunt

Works for voice(s) with chord symbols or unspecified accompaniment

  • Song of the King [Kuningalaul]
    1992
    voices, accompaniment
    Text: Kadri Hunt
    Fp: Kadri Hunt, Mihkel Poll, Mari Poll

Works for choir a cappella

  • Herding Horn Imitation [Sarvelugu]
    Estonian folksong sung by Liisa Kümmel from Tori. Arranged by Kadri Hunt and Karoliina Kreintaal. Written for the international choral festival Europa Cantat held in Pécs 2015.
    2015
    3-voice choir or 2-voice choir with instrument
    Text: syllables that imitate horn playing
    Distributor: EMIC KH 005

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • I Believe in Love [Mina usun armastust]
    2008/2009
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    Distributor: EMIC KH 034
  • May Jesus, Thee Be Praised [Nüüd ole, Jeesus, kiidetud]
    Sacred folk hymn from Kihnu Island
    2009
    3'
    mixed choir or mixed boys' choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: St. Michael's Boys' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 009

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Born for the Singer [Lauljaks loodud]
    Written for the XI Youth Song Celebration held in Tallinn 2011
    2008
    3'
    male choir
    Text: folklore, Kadri Hunt
    Commissioned by: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation
    Distributor: EMIC KH 001

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • Värmlandsvisan
    Arrangement of Swedish folksong
    2015
    3'
    children's choir (3-voice)
    Text: folklore (in Swedish)
    Fp: Nordic-Baltic Inheritance atelier choir of international choral festival Europa Cantat, conductor Kadri Hunt; August 1, 2015, nternational choral festival Europa Cantat, Pécs, Hungary
    Distributor: EMIC KH 007
  • Power of the Word [Sõna vägi]
    2011
    3'
    children's choir (3-voice)
    Text: Estonian proverbs, Kadri Hunt
    Fp: Radio Singing Studio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt; December 30. 2012, Tallinn House of Blackheads
    Commissioned by: Estonian Choral Association
    CD "New Estonian choral music 2012-2014", Estonian Choral Association (2014); Radio Singing Studio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 028
  • When Nightingale Sings [Kui laulab ööbik]
    Choral arrangement of Priit Pajusaar's song
    3'
    children's choir (3-voice), accompaniment with chord signs (ad lib)
    Text: Henno Käo
    CD "Heade kohtumiste laulud" [Songs of Priit Pajusaar], Estonian Public Broadcasting (2014); Radio Singing Studio Girls' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 020

Works for toddlers’ choir a cappella

  • May Jesus, Thee Be Praised [Nüüd ole, Jeesus, kiidetud]
    Sacred folk hymn from Kihnu Island
    2014
    toddlers' choir (2-voice)
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Radio Singing Studio Toddlers' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt; June 2015, Tampere-talo, Tampere Vocal Music Festival, Finland
    Distributor: EMIC KH 015

Works for mixed boys' choir a cappella

  • Born for the Singer [Lauljaks loodud]
    2008/2015
    3'
    mixed boys' choir
    Text: folklore, Kadri Hunt
    Fp: St. Michael's Boys' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt; 2016, Estonia Concert Hall
    Distributor: EMIC KH 002
  • 2012/2014
    3'
    mixed boys' choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Fp: St. Michael's Boys' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt; 2014, Tallinn House of Blackheads
    Distributor: EMIC KH 011
  • May Jesus, Thee Be Praised [Nüüd ole, Jeesus, kiidetud]
    Sacred folk hymn from Kihnu Island
    2009
    3'
    mixed choir or mixed boys' choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: St. Michael's Boys' Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    Distributor: EMIC KH 009

Works for girls’ choir a cappella

  • Etudes in Mother Tongue [Emakeelsed etüüdid]
    2018
    5'
    girls' choir
    Fp: Tallinn Music High School Youth Choir, conductor Ingrid Kõrvits; April 7, 2018, Estonian Radio 1st Studio, Tallinn Music Week

Works for joint choint choir or multiple choirs a cappella

  • Holy Day [Pühad]
    Based on the folk chorales from Kolga-Jaani and Väike-Pakri
    2015
    6'
    mixed choir, children's choir, toddlers' choir, phonogram (ad lib)
    Text: Bohemian Brethren
    Fp: Chamber Choir Solare, Choir Studio So-La-Re, conductor Elo Üleoja; September 9, 2015, Paide Church
    Distributor: EMIC KH 003
  • The King and the Singer [Kuningas ja laulik]
    Written for the XXVI General Song Celebration held in Tallinn 2014.
    2012
    3'
    male choir, boys' choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Distributor: EMIC KH 013

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Music to plays

  • Music for Juhan Kallak's puppet play "Christmas Spirits" [Muusika Juhan Kallaku nukunäidendile "Jõuluvaimud"]
    1992
    Fp: December 17, 1992, Estonian State Puppet Theatre, director Väino Luup