Juhan Jürme

WORKS FOR THE STAGE

Operas

  • Strange Blood [Võõras veri]
    1939
    Libretto: On the basis of Aino Kallas's „Barbara von Tisenhusen“
    Fp: It hasn't been performed

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • Overture in C minor [Avamäng c-moll]
    1938
    symphony orchestra
  • Rondo on theme of folktune "Spin, Liisu" [Rondo rahvaviisi „Ketra, Liisu“ teemal]
    1936
    symphony orchestra
  • Death Dance from the mystery "Sacrifice to Life" [Surmatants müsteeriumist "Eluohver"]
    1932
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+1, strings
    Manuscript
  • Overture-Fantasy [Avamäng-fantaasia]
    1926
    symphony orchestra: 3222, 4231, 1+1, strings
    Manuscript
  • Waltz For Three (on The Corn-Crake motives) [Valss kolmekesi (Rukkiräägu motiividel)]
    symphony orchestra: 3222, 4330, 1+2, strings
    Manuscript

Works for wind orchestra

  • The Corn-Crake [Rukkirääk]
    1937
    7'
    wind orchestra
    CD „Laulupidude aarded“ [Best of Estonian song festivals], Forte (2005); Wind Orchestra Tallinn, conductor Valeri Petrov
    CD „Valik kontsertlindistusi Puhkpilliorkester Tartu kontserditelt aastatest 1994-2002“, Puhkpilliorkester Tartu (2002); Tartu Wind Orchestra, conductor Loit Lepalaan
    CD „125 aastat Eesti laulupidu“ [125 years of Estonian song festivals], Forte (1994); Wind Orchestra Tallinn, conductor Valeri Petrov
  • Home [Kodu]
    march
    wind orchestra
    CD „Music for wind orchestra, speeches“, Musicology Department of Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (2009); Tallinna Garrison Orchestra, conductor Hindrek Luhari
  • Minuet [Menuett]
    wind orchestra

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

Duos

  • Adagio
    cello, piano
  • Andante sostenuto
    5'
    cello or French horn, piano
    CD „Violoncello und Orgel. Werke estnischer Komponisten“, Eres (2010); Aare Tammesalu (cello), Andres Uibo (organ)
    Publisher: Eres

Trios

  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    193?
    violin, cello, piano

Quartets

  • The Corn-Crake [Rukkirääk]
    3 violins, cello

Quintets

  • The Corn-Crake [Rukkirääk]
    E. Grauer's arrangement
    2 violins, cello, double bass, piano

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for piano

  • Piano Sonata in C Minor [Klaverisonaat c-moll]
    1925
    piano

Works for organ

  • Dance of Death [Surmatants]
    Score is not preserved
    1932
    organ
  • Fugue in B minor [Fuuga h-moll]
    Score is not preserved
    1924
    organ
  • Fugue in C minor [Fuuga c-moll]
    Score is not preserved
    1924
    organ

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • After the Holy Communion [Pärast püha õhtusöömaaega]
    cantata
    1927
    soloists, mixed choir, female choir, organ, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4230, 1, strings
    Text: Marie Kaus
    Fp: Kaarli Song Society, soloists Ludmilla Hellat-Lemba (Angel), Karl Ots (Christ) ja Aleksander Arder (Saint Peter), Joosep Aavik (organ), Estonia Symphony Orchestra, conductor Johannes Jürgenson; April 15, 1927, Tallinn Kaarli Church
    Manuscript
  • Be Exalted in Your Strength, Lord [Tõsta ennast kõrgeks, Jehoova omas tugevuses]
    1924
    mixed choir, string orchestra, organ
    Text: Psalm 21:14
    CD "Ükspäinis. Eesti heliloojate vaimulikud kantaadid", EELK Valga praostkond (2023); Eveli Roosaar (soprano), Ott Indermitte (baritone), project choir of the EELC Valga deanery, Chamber Choir Camerata Universitatis, Karijärve String Orchestra, Otepää Music Society, conductor Meelis Roosaar
    Manuscript

Works for male choir and orchestra

  • March of Estonian and Finnish Tunes [Marss eesti ja soome viisidest]
    male choir, wind orchestra
    Text: Peeter Ruubel, Juhana Ennola (translated by Lydia Koidula)
    Manuscript

Works for joint choir or multiple choirs and orchestra

  • Nebuchadnezzar [Nebukadnetsar (Prohvet Taaniel)]
    oratorio
    1937
    soloists, mixed choir, male choir, organ, symphony orchestra
    Text: Julius Kaljuvee after the Bible
  • cantata
    1. Choir
    2. Aria (Rich Man)
    3. Arioso (Lazarus)
    5. Angels' choir and Lazarus
    6. Recitative (Rich Man)
    7. Aria (Abraham)
    8. Arioso (Rich Man)
    9. Recitative (Abraham)
    10. Choir

    1933
    soloists, mixed choir, female choir, organ, symphony orchestra
    Text: Artur Sommer (Soomre) after Luke 16:19-31
    Fp: Kaarli Song Society, Alfred Karindi (organ), conductor Johannes Jürgenson; November 26, 1933, Tallinn Kaarlii Church
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • The Corn-Crake [Rukkirääk]
    7'
    mixed choir or female choir (with and without piano)
    Text: Marie Under

Works for female choir and instrument(s)

  • The Corn-Crake [Rukkirääk]
    7'
    mixed choir or female choir (with and without piano)
    Text: Marie Under

Works for voice(s) and instrument(s)

  • To the Sun [Päikesele]
    192?
    voice, piano
    Text: Anna Haava

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Father, I Have Sinned [Isa, ma olen pattu teinud]
    1926
    voice, piano
    Text: Luke 15:21
    Manuscript
  • Autumn Song [Sügiselaul]
    192?
    voice, piano
    Text: Gustav Suits
    Manuscript
  • I Was Born There [Ma sündisin sääl ilmale]
    192?
    3'
    soprano, piano
    Text: Eduard Wöhrmann
  • So Be It! [Siis olgu!]
    192?
    voice, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • Angel's Song [Ingli laul]
    voice, piano
    Manuscript
  • Herder's Whitsunday Morning [Karjase nelipüha hommik]
    melodeclamation
    voice, piano
    Text: Anton Hansen Tammsaare
  • In Spring [Kevadel]
    voice, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby (Quietus) [Hällilaul (Vaigistus)]
    soprano, piano
    Text: Lydia Koidula
    Manuscript
  • Morning [Hommik]
    melodeclamation
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • None of Them Will Endure [Ei püsi neist ükski]
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Our Father [Meie isa]
    3'
    voice, piano
    Text: The Pible
    Manuscript
  • Over the Wall [Üle müüri]
    melodeclamation
    voice, piano
    Text: Aino Kallas
  • Sacred Aria (Sacred Song) [Vaimulik aaria (Vaimulik laul)]
    mezzo-soprano or baritone, piano
    Text: Luke 15: 8–19 (text also in German, translated by Erna Pergelbaum)
  • Sandglass [Liivakell]
    melodeclamation
    voice, piano
    Text: Friedebert Tuglas
  • Snowdrift [Tuisk]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Snowflake [Lumehelbeke]
    voice, paino
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • The Corn-Crake [Rukkirääk]
    voice, piano
    Text: Marie Under
  • Tired [Väsinud]
    voice, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Worker's Song in Factory [Töölise laul vabrikun]
    3'
    baritone, piano
    Text: Jaan Kärner
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • For Wedding [Laulatuseks]
    arrangement by O. Valdma after Juhan Jürme´s solo song
    1960
    mixed choir
    Text: Hugo Voldemar Pärn
  • 8 Chorales [8 koraali]
    1929
    mixed choir
  • Yearning [Igatsus]
    1928
    mixed choir
    Text: Roman Sabbi
    Manuscript
  • Kaarli Song Society's Flagsong [Kaarli lauluseltsi lipulaul]
    1927
    mixed choir
    Text: Peeter Grünfeldt
    Manuscript
  • Cannot [Ei saa]
    193?
    mixed choir
    Text: Julie Wilhelmine Ederberg
  • For the Freedom [Vabadusele]
    193?
    mixed choir
  • In Memory of Fallen [Langenute mälestuseks]
    193?
    mixed choir
  • Now I Want to Rise the Sword [Nüüd ma tahan mõõka tõsta]
    193?
    mixed choir
    Text: Hugo Raudsepp
  • Calvary [Golgata]
    192?
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • Christmas Peace [Jõulurahu]
    192?
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • For the Reformation Day [Usupuhastuse pühaks]
    192?
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • God Is Our Sanctuary [Jumal meie varjupaik]
    192?
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • Great Sufferer [Suur Kannataja]
    192?
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • Harvest Song [Lõikuse laul]
    192?
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • Heaven's Christmas Tree [Taeva jõulupuu]
    192?
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • In Memory of Deceased [Surnute mälestuseks]
    192?
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • Prayer [Palve]
    192?
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • Resurrected [Üles tõusnud]
    192?
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • Whitsunday's Spirit [Nelipühi vaim]
    192?
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • Years Are Going [Aastad astuvad]
    192?
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
  • Be Exalted in Your Strength, Lord [Tõsta ennast kõrgeks, Jehoova omas tugevuses]
    mixed choir
    Text: Psalm 21:14
  • Bring Gratitude to God [Jumalale tänu toogem]
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
    Manuscript
  • Children´s Song at Mother´s Grave [Laste laul ema haual]
    mixed choir
    Text: Adalbert Hugo Willigerode
    Manuscript
  • Death Is Mighty [Surm vägev on]
    mixed choir
    Text: Georg Kiviste
  • Farewell [Head teed, head teed...]
    chorale
    mixed choir
    Text: Christian Friedrich Heinrich Sachse, translated by Jaan Bergmann
    Manuscript
  • For Wedding [Laulatuseks]
    mixed choir
    Text: Hugo Voldemar Pärn
    Manuscript
  • From Other Shore [Säältpoolt kaldalt]
    mixed choir, also for female choir
    Text: Aino Kallas
    Manuscript
  • Funny Story (Hello, Biddy) [Naljalugu (Tere, tibukene)]
    mixed choir or male choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Greeting to Homeland [Tervitus kodumaale]
    mixed choir
    Text: Georg Kiviste
    Manuscript
  • I Know What I Believe [Ma tean, mis mina usun]
    chorale
    mixed choir
    Text: Ernst Moritz Arndt, translated by Carl Peter Ludwig Maurach
    Manuscript
  • I Love Only You [Üksinda armastan]
    mixed choir
    Text: Mihkel Veske
  • Jesus Sinners Will Receive [Jeesus kutsub patuseid]
    chorale
    mixed choir
    Text: Erdmann Neumeister, translated by Wilhelm Kentmann I
    Manuscript
  • My Concern, Fear and Distress [Minu mure, hirm ja häda]
    chorale
    mixed choir
    Text: Carl Peter Ludwig Maurach
    Manuscript
  • On New-Year's Eve [Vana-aasta õhtul]
    mixed choir
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Prayer of Shepherd [Hingekarjase palve]
    mixed choir
    Manuscript
  • The Corn-Crake [Rukkirääk]
    7'
    mixed choir or female choir (with and without piano)
    Text: Marie Under
  • Under the Cross of Christ [Kristuse risti all]
    mixed choir
    Text: Harri Haamer
    Manuscript
  • We Commemorate Them [Neid mälestame]
    mixed choir, also female choir
    Text: Elise Aun
    Manuscript

Works for female choir a cappella

  • Dedication to the School for the 25th Anniversary [Pühendus koolile 25. a. juubeliks]
    For Tallinn Business School
    1931
    female choir
    Text: Silvia Rannamaa
  • Afar [Kaugel]
    193?
    female choir
    Text: Jakob Tamm
  • From Other Shore [Säältpoolt kaldalt]
    mixed choir, also for female choir
    Text: Aino Kallas
    Manuscript
  • Not in Vain [Mitte asjata]
    female choir
    Text: Jakob Tamm
  • The Corn-Crake [Rukkirääk]
    7'
    mixed choir or female choir (with and without piano)
    Text: Marie Under
  • We Commemorate Them [Neid mälestame]
    mixed choir, also female choir
    Text: Elise Aun
    Manuscript

Works for male choir a cappella

  • You Are a Little Currant-Eye [Oled väike sõstrasilm]
    192?
    male choir
    Text: Andres Alver
  • Evil Master, Better Farmhand [Peremees kuri, sulane parem]
    male choir
    Text: folklore
  • Funny Story (Hello, Biddy) [Naljalugu (Tere, tibukene)]
    mixed choir or male choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • Christmas Joy [Jõulurõõm]
    children's choir
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Christmas Night [Jõuluöö]
    children's choir
    Text: Valdeko Saksen
  • Christmas Song [Jõululaul]
    children's choir
    Text: Anna Mathilde Prants
  • Clouds Are Drifting [Pilved sõudvad]
    children's choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
  • Herd Plays in Birch Wood [Kari mul mängib kaasikussa]
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
  • in Spring [Kevadel]
    dance suite for children's choir
    1. Arrival of Spring
    2. Cuckoo's Song
    3. Song of Joy

    children's choir
    Text: Hans Turp
  • Joy Floats Over the World [Rõõm heljub üle ilmamaa]
    children's choir
    Text: Georg Kiviste
  • Legend
    children's choir
    Text: August Alle
  • Little Jesus, Christmas Child [Sa jõululaps, oh Jeesuke]
    children's choir
    Text: Jaan Bergman
  • Milking [Lüpsil]
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Nightingale Cheers Down the Valley [All orus hõiskab õitselind]
    children's choir
    Text: Anna Haava
  • Prayer of Christmas Evening [Jõuluõhtu palve]
    children's choir
    Text: Aleksander Abel
    Manuscript
  • Song of Young People [Noorte laul]
    children's choir
    Text: V. Voolma
    Manuscript

Works for solo voice

  • Awake Heart, Spirit and Thought [Ärka, süda, vaim ja mõte]
    voice
    Text: Aino Kallas
  • Firm Rock Carries the Lord's Congregation [Küll kannab kindel kalju]
    voice
  • Herder's Song [Karjase laul]
    voice
    Text: from "Vana Kannel"
  • I Know Only One Name [Ühtainust nime mina tean]
    voice
    Text: Johannes Nathan Aunverdt
  • I Rise My Eye Towards the Sky [Ma tõstan taeva poole silma]
    voice
    Text: from Songbook
  • Like Father to Children [Nagu isa laste pääle]
    voice
    Text: Martin Lipp
  • Manly Men [Mehised mehed]
    voice
    Text: Enn Uibo
  • Mu Soul, What You Give to God [Mu hing, mis annad Jumalale]
    voice
    Text: from Songbook
  • Scouts' March [Skautide marss]
    voice
    Text: Julius Oro
  • When Life-Storms Roughly [Kui elutormid valjult]
    voice
    Text: A. Muld

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Instrumental works for children

  • At Smithy [Sepikojas]
    1'
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Brats' Dance [Jõmpsikate tants]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Butterflies' Dance [Liblikate tants]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Butterflies' Dance [Liblikate tants]
    piano, violin, cello
    Manuscript
  • Tin Soldiers' March [Tinasõdurite marss]
    piano
    Manuscript