Uno Soomere

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • To My Father [Minu Isale]
    symphonic poem
    2000
    symphony orchestra

Works for string orchestra

  • Passacaglia and Double Fugue [Passakalja ja topeltfuuga]
    1961
    14’
    string orchestra
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for cello and orchestra

  • Cello Concerto [Tšellokontsert]
    1966
    24’
    cello, symphony orchestra: 2322, 5100, 1+2, strings

Works for piano and orchestra

  • Piano Concerto in B minor [Klaverikontsert h-moll]
    I Pesanto lugubre. Allegro animato
    II Andantino con anima
    III Allegro passionato

    1964
    27'
    piano, orchestra

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

Duos

Wind quintets

  • Suite for Wind Quintet [Süit puhkpillikvintetile]
    1. Prelude. Andante tranquillo
    2. Humoresque. Allegro
    3. Ballade. Adagio malincolico
    4. Finale. Allegretto giocoso

    1960
    12'
    wind quintet
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for piano

  • Six Character Pieces [Kuus karakterpala]
    1. Joy
    2. Old Man
    3. Rage
    4. Mildness
    5. Little Boy
    6. Sadness

    1968
    piano
    Manuscript

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and orchestra

  • The Forest [Mets]
    vocal symphonic poem
    choir, symphony orchestra: 2223, 4220, celesta, harp, strings
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • Song for the Creator [Laul Loojale]
    oratorio
    11 parts
    1996
    soprano, tenor, mixed choir, organ, symphony orchestra
    Text: On poems of Rabindranath Tagore's "Gitanjali", translated by Uku Masing
    Fp: Fist performance has been hiven only to 5 parts of chamber version, performers: Juta Roopalu-Malk (mezzo-soprano), Urmas Põldma (tenor), vocal ensemble, Nele-Eva Steinfeld (piano), Kadri Ploompuu (organ), conductor Endrik Üksvärav; December 11, 2005, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Organ Hall

Works for voice(s) and orchestra

  • Three Vocal Symphonic Poems [Kolm vokaalsümfoonilist poeemi]
    1. I Can't See Anymore
    2. Singer's Winter Loneliness
    3. To Mother

    1986–1988
    bass, symphony orchestra: 2223, 4220, celesta, harp, strings
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Four Vocal Symphonic Scenes [Neli vokaalsümfoonilist stseeni]
    1. To Spring
    2. Songbird
    3. Refugee
    4. Vision

    1984
    coloratura soprano, symphony orchestra: 4223, 6330, celesta (piano), harp, strings
    Text: Marie Under
    Manuscript
  • Vocal-Symphonic Pictures [Vokaalsümfoonilised pildid]
    1. Herder
    2. Beggar
    3. Generous Giver
    4. Fate

    1975
    21'
    baritone, symphony orchestra : 2222, 6230, campane, celesta, harp, strings (76554)
    Text: Betti Alver
    CD „Northern Coast“, J. Pärg (2008); Jüri Pärg (baritone), Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kirill Raudsepp (only "Fate")
    Manuscript
  • New Strings on Old Zither [Uusi keeli vanal kandlel]
    vocal-symphonic scenes
    1. Walking in the Garden
    2. Let's Go Along the Maiden Wood
    3. The Two of Us Embracing
    4. The Sad One to Talk To

    1974
    13'
    baritone, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4100, celesta, harp, strings
    Text: Gustav Suits
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Five Poems [Viis poeemi]
    1. In the Time of Lilacs
    2. If I Could...
    3. Leaving
    4. Illusion
    5. Abroad

    1984
    28'
    soprano, piano
    Text: Marie Under
  • Little Songs [Pisilaulud]
    three solo songs
    1968
    3'
    baritone or bass, piano
    Text: Hendrik Adamson
    Manuscript
  • Stars [Tähed]
    1968
    soprano, piano
    Text: Marie Under
  • Wind [Tuul]
    1968
    soprano, piano
    Text: Marie Under
  • 6 Songs [6 laulu]
    1. For Home
    2. Temperamental
    3. Origin
    4. Summer
    5. Vision
    6. Swan Song

    1967
    12'
    bass, piano
    Text: Hendrik Adamson
  • To a Brigade of Communist Work [Kommunistliku töö brigaadile]
    1966
    male ensemble, piano
    Text: N. Asseyev, translated by Valeria Villandi
  • All Bird's-eye Primroses Are Blooming [Ju õitsvad kõik ellerheinad]
    2'
    soprano, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
  • Clouds Are Oaring [Pilved sõudvad]
    3'30''
    bass, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv
  • First Meeting [Esimene kohtumine]
    voice, piano
    Text: Uno Soomere
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    3'
    mezzo-soprano, piano
    Text: Lydia Koidula
  • Spring Sun, Don't Set Yet [Kevadpäike, ära looju veel]
    3'
    soprano, piano
    Text: Minni Nurme
  • Why Did You Promise [Miks sa lubasid]
    3'
    soprano, piano
    Text: Manivald Kesamaa

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Here Is My Land of Joy [Siin mu rõõmumaa]
    1970
    mixed choir
    Text: Hando Runnel
  • Harvest Song [Lõikuselaul]
    1969
    mixed choir
    Text: Hando Runnel
    Manuscript
  • Home Village, Homeland [Koduküla, kodumaa]
    1969
    mixed choir
    Text: Hando Runnel
  • I Must Not Be Silent [Ei mina tohi tumma olla]
    1969
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • I Saw a Miracle [Nägin mina imet]
    1969
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Mai Was Sweettooth Maiden [Mai oli maias neitsikene]
    1969
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Three Songs on Lyrics by Hendrik Adamson [Kolm laulu Hendrik Adamsoni sõnadele]
    1. Men
    2. Elegy
    3. In Every Way

    1968
    male choir
    Text: Hendrik Adamson
    Manuscript
  • Song on Folk Tune Intonations [Laule rahvaviiside intonatsioonidel]
    based on Estonian folk tunes
    1. Bad Voice
    2. Horse Is Stolen
    3. Home is Far Away
    4. Teachings of Bride and Groom
    5. Martinmas's Song

    1964-1965
    9'
    male choir or male ensemble
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Song of Homeland [Laul kodumaast]
    poem
    male choir
    Text: Deboora Vaarandi
    Manuscript

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • Seven Goats [Seitse sokku]
    1969
    children's choir
    Text: Kalju Kangur
  • Starling's Cage [Kuldnokapuur]
    1969
    children's choir
    Text: P. Sils
  • Who Is That Man? [Kes on see mees?]
    1969
    children's choir
    Text: Olivia Saar
  • In Spring [Kevadel]
    1966
    children's choir
    Text: Heljo Mänd
  • Summer Song [Suve laul]
    children's choir
    Text: Ralf Parve

Works for vocal ensemble

  • Song on Folk Tune Intonations [Laule rahvaviiside intonatsioonidel]
    based on Estonian folk tunes
    1. Bad Voice
    2. Horse Is Stolen
    3. Home is Far Away
    4. Teachings of Bride and Groom
    5. Martinmas's Song

    1964-1965
    9'
    male choir or male ensemble
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript