Adolf Johannes Vedro

WORKS FOR THE STAGE

Operas

  • Ancient Sword [Muistne mõõk]
    opera in five acts
    1939
    soloists, choir, symphony orchestra
    Libretto: J. Maksim and Arvi Koel-Rahula
    Manuscript
  • Kaupo
    opera in 4 acts
    Overture. Grave

    Act 1:
    Scene 1. Alla marcia

    Act2 :
    Scene 1. Prelude (The Battle). Andante. Prayer (Ave Maria). Largo
    Scene 2. Prelude. Funebre

    Act 3:
    Scene 1. Prelude. Moderato
    Scene 2. Prelude. Andante

    Act 4:
    Prelude. Ballad. Largo

    1932
    soloists, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+2, harp, celesta, organ, strings
    Libretto: Georg Tuksam
    Fp: 1932, Theatre Estonia
    Manuscript
  • Overture [Avamäng]
    from opera "Kaupo"
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+1, harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Warewolf [Libahunt]
    unfinished
    soloists, choir, symphony orchestra
    Libretto: Albert Üksip
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • Suite from pantomime “Leetepalu’s Labour Days' Party” [Süit pantomiimist “Leetepalu volbripidu”]
    based on Estonian folk tunes
    1. Overture
    2. Swing Song
    3. Right and Left
    4. Smart Treshing Floor
    5. Flat-footed Waltz
    6. Flat-footed Waltz of Jämaja
    7. Toe Dance
    8. Vändra Polka
    9. Dance of Three Pairs
    10. Flat-footed Waltz
    11. Hiiu Waltz
    12. Round Dance
    13. Tale Dance and Shepherds
    14. Running Polka and Finale

    1943
    symphony orchestra: 3333, 4231, percussion (1+1), harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Lyrical Piece [Lüüriline pala]
    1923
    symphony orchestra: 3222, 4231, percussion (0+1), harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    1918
    symphony orchestra: 1111, 2110, percussion (0+1), piano, harp, strings; or chamber orchestra: 2032, 3000, harp, strings; or chamber orchestra: 2132, 2000, harp, strings
    CD “Orkestrimuusika. I / Orchestral music. I”, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). State Broadcasting Orchestra, conductor Olav Roots
    Manuscript
  • Scherzo
    1917
    symphony orchestra: 3232, 4231, percussion (1+1), strings
    Manuscript
  • Sinfonietta in B Minor [Sümfoniett h-moll]
    1. Moderato
    2. Tempo moderato menuetto
    3. Andante
    4. Allegro moderato

    1917
    symphony orchestra: 3222, 4231, 1+1, strings
    Manuscript
  • Song [Laul]
    1915
    symphony orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Ballet Suite on Estonian Dance Motifs [Balleti süit eesti tantsu motiividel]
    1. Prelude. Andante
    2. The Gate. Andante
    3. Dance of the Ferns. Lento
    4. Dance of the Witches. Allegro con brio
    5. Dance of the Snake. Andante
    6. Dance of the Feathers. Andante
    7. Fountains and Children's Dance. Andante
    8. Dance of the Bones. Allegro moderato
    9. Dance of the Rescuer. Tempo di marcia

    symphony orchestra: 3322, 4221, percussion (1+1), celesta, harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Ballet Suite on Estonian Dance Motifs (Dance Suite) [Balleti süit eesti tantsu motiividel (Tantsusüit)]
    1. Prelude
    2. Stick Dance
    3. Interlude
    4. Vändra Polka
    5. Interlude
    6. Smart Treshing Floor
    7. Interlude
    8. Hiiu Waltz
    9. Coda

    symphony orchestra: 1111, 1100, percussion (0+1), piano, strings
    Manuscript
  • Blacksmith [Sepp]
    symphony orchestra: 2121, 2210, percussion (0+1), strings
    Manuscript
  • Estonian Rhapsody No. 1 [Eesti rapsoodia nr. 1]
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, percussion (1+0), harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Hymn [Hümn]
    symphony orchestra: 3222, 4231, percussion (0+1), strings
    Manuscript
  • Intermezzo [Intermezzo]
    symphony orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Minuet (Party Hall) [Menuett (Pidusaal)]
    symphony orchestra: 1100, 1100, percussion (0+1), piano, strings
    Manuscript
  • Overture [Avamäng]
    from opera "Kaupo"
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+1, harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Sinfonietta in E Major [Sümfoniett E-duur]
    consists of folk tunes from Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, collected in 1943
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, percussion (1+1), harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Suite from opera "Kaupo" [Süit ooperist “Kaupo”]
    1. Ballade
    2. Notturno fúnebre
    3. Prelude
    4. Ave Maria
    5. Battle

    symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, percussion (1+1), organ, celesta, harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Symphonietta in A minor [Sümfoniett a-moll]
    1. Allegro
    2. Andante
    3. Dance
    4. Finale

    symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+2, harp, strings
    Manuscript
  • Three Folk Dances [Kolm rahvatantsu]
    1. Stick Dance
    2. The Magic Bird Game from the Victory Day’s mystery
    3. Hiiu Waltz

    symphony orchestra: 2222, 2210, 1+1, bayan, strings
    Manuscript

Works for chamber orchestra

  • Fantasy on Estonian Folk Tunes [Fantaasia eesti rahvaviisidest]
    1921
    chamber orchestra: 1010, 0000, piano, strings
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    1918
    symphony orchestra: 1111, 2110, percussion (0+1), piano, harp, strings; or chamber orchestra: 2032, 3000, harp, strings; or chamber orchestra: 2132, 2000, harp, strings
    CD “Orkestrimuusika. I / Orchestral music. I”, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). State Broadcasting Orchestra, conductor Olav Roots
    Manuscript
  • French War March [Prantsuse sõjamarss]
    chamber orchestra
    Manuscript

Works for string orchestra

Works for wind orchestra

  • Rhapsody on Estonian Folk Dance Tunes [Rapsoodia eesti tantsuviisidest]
    1926
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Elegy [Eleegia]
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Hymn [Hümn]
    arrangement for wind orchestra after the song for choir with the same name
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Vivo. Allegro
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript

Works for other orchestras

  • Moderato C major
    orchestra: flute, 2 clarinets, bassoon, trombone, percussion (0+2), strings
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for violin and orchestra

  • Dance-Fantasy on Estonian Tunes [Tants-fantaasia eesti viisidele]
    1926
    violin, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4230, percussion (0+1), harp, strings
    Manuscript

Works for piano and orchestra

  • Piano Concerto in G Major [Klaverikontsert G-duur]
    1. Allegro non troppo
    2. Andante
    3. Allegro non troppo

    1939
    piano, symphony orchestra: 2223, 4230, 1+1, strings
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

Duos

  • Sonata for Violin and Piano [Sonaat viiulile ja klaverile]
    1936
    violin, piano
    Manuscript
  • Lyrical Piece [Lüüriline pala]
    1927
    oboe, piano
    Manuscript
  • Dance-fantasy [Tants-fantaasia]
    1917
    violin, piano
    Manuscript
  • Chanson triste
    1915
    3'
    violin, piano
    Manuscript
  • Yearning [Igatsus]
    1905
    3'
    violin, piano
    Manuscript
  • Mood Song [Tujulaul]
    from the play "Evening of Ghosts"
    solo instrument, piano
    Manuscript

Trios

  • Andante [Andante]
    1938
    bassoon, double bass, organ
    Manuscript

Quartets

  • Theme on Estonian Folk Tune and 12 Variations [Teema rahvaviisi ainetel ja 12 variatsiooni]
    1938
    4 harps
    Manuscript
  • Andantino
    violin, french horn, cello, piano
    Manuscript

String quartets

  • Adagio doloroso
    dedicated to Boris Linde
    1938
    string quartet
    Manuscript
  • Menuet [Menuett]
    1925
    string quartet
    Manuscript
  • Sarabande
    1925
    string quartet
    Manuscript

Quintets

  • Ghost Sonata [Tondisonaat (Tontide sonaat)]
    piano quintet
    1st and 2nd violin, cello, double bass, piano
    Manuscript
  • Prelude No. 3 [Prelüüd nr. 3]
    piano, 2 violins, cello, double bass
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for harp

  • Theme and 12 Variations [Teema ja 12 variatsiooni]
    Theme. Moderato ("Roll, Roll, Day")
    12 Variations

    1940
    piano or harp
    Manuscript

Works for piano

  • Runo No. 3 [Runo nr. 3]
    1943
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Waiting for the Wind [Tuuleootel]
    cycle of piano pieces
    1. Song about Beauty
    2. Song about a Forgotten Person
    3. Song about Weird Destiny
    4. Song about Colored Ship

    1941
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Romance [Romanss]
    1940
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Six Folk Dances [Kuus rahvatantsu]
    1. Clever Under the Treshing Floor
    2. Russian of the Clay Chamber
    3. Kupparimuori
    4. Squatting Song
    5. Kaarassim for Three
    6. Vändra Polka

    1940
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Theme and 12 Variations [Teema ja 12 variatsiooni]
    Theme. Moderato ("Roll, Roll, Day")
    12 Variations

    1940
    piano or harp
    Manuscript
  • Flat-footed Waltz [Labajalg]
    1939
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Running Polka [Jooksupolka]
    1939
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Viru Rolling Stock [Viru veerem]
    Viru Waltz
    1939
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Lyrical Piece [Lüüriline pala]
    1938
    2'
    piano
    CD “Klaveri-, oreli- ja kammermuusika. I  = Piano, organ and chamber music. I, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). Olav Roots
    Manuscript
  • Runo No. 2 [Runo nr. 2]
    1938
    5'30''
    piano
    CD “Klaveri-, oreli- ja kammermuusika. I  = Piano, organ and chamber music. I, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). Olav Roots
    CD “Eesti klaverimuusika = Estonian piano music”, Eesti Klaveriõpetajate Ühing (2009). Bruno Lukk
    Manuscript
  • Types [Tüübid]
    suite
    1. Bulgarian
    2. Russian
    3. Man from Prairie
    4. Caucasian
    5. Chinese

    1938
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Runo No. 1 [Runo nr. 1]
    1936
    3'
    piano
    CD “Klaveri-, oreli- ja kammermuusika. I  = Piano, organ and chamber music. I, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). Olav Roots
    CD “Eesti klaverimuusika = Estonian piano music”, Eesti Klaveriõpetajate Ühing (2009). Bruno Lukk
    Manuscript
  • Suite [Süit]
    1. To the Sword
    2. Night Piece
    3. Rolling-stock
    4. Allegro

    1936
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Dolls' Dance [Nukkude tants]
    1934
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Two Folk Songs for Piano [Kaks rahvalaulu klaverile]
    1. Prelude
    2. Theme and variations

    1933
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Estonian Rhapsody No. 2 [Eesti rapsoodia nr. 2]
    1932
    piano
    Manuscript
  • War Piece [Sõjalugu]
    from opera "Kaupo"
    1932
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Moment musical [Moment musical]
    1928
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Prelude [Prelüüd]
    1926
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Jumping Dance [Hüppetants]
    1925
    piano
  • Serf's Dance [Kivikasukas]
    1925
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Viru Polka
    1925
    piano
  • Scherzo robusto
    1919
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Ballade [Ballaad]
    1915
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Ballet Suite [Balleti süit]
    1. Prelude. Andante
    2. The Gate. Andante
    3. Dance of the Ferns. Lento
    4. Dance of the Witches. Allegro con brio
    5. Dance of the Snake. Andante
    6. Dance of the Rescuer. Tempo di marcia
    7. Dance of the Feathers. Andante
    8. Fountains and Children's Dance. Andante
    9. Dance of the Bones. Allegro moderato

    piano
    Manuscript
  • Blacksmith [Sepp]
    Setu Dance
    piano or harmonium
    Manuscript
  • Bolero
    unfinished
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Dance of the Wizard [Sortside tants]
    from the play "Evening of Ghosts"
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Dance Suite [Tantsusüit]
    1. Prelude
    2. Setu Freshness
    3. Interlude
    4. Stick Dance
    5. Interlude
    6. Vändra Polka
    7. Interlude
    8. Smart Treshing Floor
    9. Interlude
    10. Hiiu Waltz

    piano
    Manuscript
  • Estonian Polka [Eesti polka]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Jaak From Raksi [Raksi Jaak]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Menuet [Menuett]
    piano
  • Music for Wiiralt´s Painting [Muusika Wiiralti pildile]
    unfinished
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Piano Sonata in A Major [Klaverisonaat A-duur]
    unfinished
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Poco piu mosso A major
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Sarabande
    piano

Works for other instrument

  • Blacksmith [Sepp]
    Setu Dance
    piano or harmonium
    Manuscript

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • On the Power of Estonian Poetry [Eesti luulevaimu jõul]
    cantata
    1923
    7'
    mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, percussion (1+1), harp, strings
    Fp: 1933, Tallinn
    Manuscript
  • Prayer [Palve]
    1. Sacrifice
    2. Sacrifice

    mixed choir, symphony orchestra
    Manuscript

Works for female choir and orchestra

  • Suite from the music of play "Clever-Ants and the Old Nick" [Süit muusikast näidendile “Kaval-Ants ja Vanapagan”]
    1. Overture
    2. Interlude
    3. Others Are Sitting
    4. Ants's Lullaby
    5. Ants's Dream
    A. Glow-worms
    B. Grass Hag with Daughters
    A II. Glow-worms
    C. Rabbits
    D. Game of Lucky Money
    E. Dance of the Birds
    D II. Grass Maiden and Ants
    F. Mushroom Family's Dance
    D III. Grass Hag and Ants
    6. Dance of the Flowers
    D IV. Grass Maiden and Finale

    1944
    symphony orchestra: soloists, female choir, symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, percussion (1+1), celesta, harp, strings
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript

Works for joint choir or multiple choirs and orchestra

  • The Coming of St. John [Jaani tulemine]
    Victory Day’s mystery
    1936
    soloists, joint choir (male choir, mixed choir, female choir, children's choir), symphony orchestra: 3333, 4331, 1+2, 2 harps, celesta, piano, strings
    Text: Jaan Org
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • Mikk the Miller [Möldri Mikk]
    1944
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Jumping Dance [Hüppetants]
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Vändra Polka [Vändra polka]
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: folksy
    Manuscript

Works for toddlers’ choir and instrument(s)

  • Owl [Öökull]
    1964
    mudilaskoor, klaver, lastepillid (rütmipillid)
    Text: J. Brzechwa, translated in Estonian by Heljo Mänd
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children's Singing Studio of Estonian Radio, conductor Eda Neider
  • Muri [Muri]
    toddlers’ choir, piano, cildren’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Uno Leies
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi

Works for voice(s) and orchestra

  • Spider [Ämblik]
    1924?
    3'
    soprano, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4210, 1+1, harp, strings
    Text: Adolf Vedro
    Manuscript
  • Snowflake [Lumehelbeke]
    melodeclamation on Juhan Liiv's poem
    voice, chamber orchestra
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Two Slender Arms [Kaks nõtket kätt]
    1944
    voice, piano
    Manuscript
  • You Came [Sa tulid]
    serenade
    1944
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • These Sons [Need pojad]
    1940
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Jakob Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Whooping Fool [Hõiskav narr]
    1937
    voice, piano
    Text: Eduard Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • The Death of the Blue Tinkler [Sinikellukese surm]
    1934
    3 voices, piano
    Text: Julius Oro
    Manuscript
  • Being So Far Away from My Duties [Nii kaua eemal oma kohustustest]
    Kaupo's aria from opera "Kaupo"
    1932
    baritone, piano
    Libretto: Georg Tuksam
    Fp: 1932, theatre Estonia
    CD “Rahvusooper Estonia 100. 1 / Estonian National Opera 100. 1, Opera, romance”, Estonian Record Productions (2006). Vootele Veikat (baritone), orchestra
    CD “Katkendid ooperitest ning soololaulud  = Exerpts from the operas and solo songs”, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). Arno Niitov (baritone), orchestra
  • How Beautiful He Is [Kui ilus ta]
    Ursula's arietta from opera "Kaupo"
    1932
    soprano, piano
    Libretto: Georg Tuksam
    Fp: 1932, theatre Estonia
  • Take a Seat Here [Siin võta istet]
    Lembitu's aria from "Kaupo"
    1932
    tenor, piano
    Libretto: Georg Tuksam
    Fp: 1932, theatre Estonia
    CD “Rahvusooper Estonia 100. 3 = Estonian National Opera 100. 3, Opera”, Estonian Record Productions (2006). Enno Eesmaa (tenor), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Sergei Prokhorov
  • Child’s Evening Prayer [Lapse õhtupalve]
    1927
    alto, piano
    Text: Jaan Bergmann
    Manuscript
  • Forest Maidens [Metsapiigad]
    1927
    soprano, alto, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • A Little Song [Lauluke]
    It Has All Become So Quiet
    dedicated to Linda Saul
    soprano, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Ballad About Kalevipoeg (In the Footsteps of This Son) [Ballaad Kalevipojast (Selle poja jälgedes)]
    bass or alto, piano
    Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald
    Manuscript
  • Boat Song [Paadilaul]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
    Manuscript
  • Bulgarian [Bulgari]
    voice, piano
    Manuscript
  • Contemplation [Mõtisklus]
    tenor, piano
    CD “Rahvusooper Estonia 100. 7 = Estonian National Opera 100. 7, Operetta, musical”, Estonian Record Productions (2006). Jaan Haabjärv (tenor)
  • Deep Inside Us [Me sügavam sisu]
    voice, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Estonia Stands Like a Rock [Eesti seisab nagu kalju]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • Fisherman’s Bride [Kalamehe mõrsja]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • Folktale [Muistend]
    mezzo-soprano or baritone, piano
    Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald
    Manuscript
  • For Harvest Feast [Lõikuspühaks]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • For the Homeland [Kodumaa eest]
    voice, piano
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • For the New Rising [Uueks tõusuks]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Juhan Sütiste
    Manuscript
  • Golden Dawn [Kuldne koit]
    tenor or soprano, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • Haymakers’ Song [Heinaliste laul]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Eduard Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • In Silver Night [Hõbedasel ööl]
    2'30''
    voice, piano
    Text: Enn Uibo
  • Kure lääve [Kure lääve]
    duet of Aadu and Mari
    male voice, female voice, piano
    Text: Aadu Laabus (Andi Laos)
    Manuscript
  • Memory [Mälestus]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • On the Journey [Rännakul]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • Our Mihkel [Meie Mihkel]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • Playing a Little Kannel [Kaelas väike kandlekene]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Juhan Jaik
    Manuscript
  • Prairie's Song [Preeri laul]
    voice, piano
    Manuscript
  • Rye Sheafs Under the Barn [Rukki vihud rehe all]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Sing, Sing, Little Shepherd [Laula, laula, väike karjus]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
    Manuscript
  • Song about Estonia [Laul Eestist]
    voice, piano
    Text: Igor Severjanin (in Russian), Estonian translation by Aleksis Rannit
    Manuscript
  • Song cycle from "Kalev's Son" [Laulusüit "Kalevipojast"]
    1. Young Men Standing Sadly
    2. I Heard Mardus's Shrill
    3. A Brave Man is Not Afraid of Blood

    soprano, piano
    Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald
    Manuscript
  • Song of Forest-inhabitant [Laane-pürje laul]
    from the play "Evening of Ghosts"
    voice, piano
    Manuscript
  • Song of the Estonian Warrior [Eesti sõjamehe laul]
    voice, piano
    Text: J. Jaanisto
    Manuscript
  • Song of the Heroes [Sangarite laul]
    3 voices, piano
    Text: M. Kuus-Kütte
    Manuscript
  • Song of the Home Defenders [Kodukaitsjate laul]
    voice, piano
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
    Manuscript
  • Song of the Warriors [Sõdalaste laul]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Eino Pillikse
    Manuscript
  • The Curse of Forest-inhabitant [Laane-pürje sajatused]
    from the play "Evening of Ghosts"
    voice, piano
    Manuscript
  • The Wanderer's Evening Song [Rändaja õhtulaul]
    5'
    soprano, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • To the Stars [Tähile]
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • Victory Song [Võidulaul]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Eduard Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • When the Sky Shimmers in the Dawn [Kui koidutules taevaviir]
    voice, piano
    Text: E. Selistemägi
    Manuscript
  • Young Men Standing Sadly [Noored mehed seisavad norgus]
    voice, piano
    Text: Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)

  • I Walked Alone Under the Starry Sky [Käisin üksi tähte valgel]
    3 voices (soprano, alto, tenor), piano, 2 violins
    Text: Marie Heidelberg
    Manuscript

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

  • Manly Men [Mehised mehed]
    2 voices, accompaniment
    Text: Enn Uibo
    Manuscript
  • Mikk the Miller [Möldri Mikk]
    2 voices, accompaniment
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • The Dawn Is Glimmering [Ju kumab koit]
    2 voices, accompaniment
    Text: Marie Heiberg
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Vändra Polka
    1944
    mixed choir
    Text: folksy
    Manuscript
  • Skylark [Lõoke]
    1938
    1'30''
    mixed choir or boys' choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    CD “Koorimuusika. I, Segakoor  = Choral music. I, Mixed choir”, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). Mixed choir of Estonia Society, conductor Verner Nerep
    Manuscript
  • To Homeland [Kodumaale]
    1938
    mixed choir
    Text: Enn Uibo
    Manuscript
  • Trouble [Mure]
    1938
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Under Trees [Puude all]
    1938
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Leelo’s Flag Song [Leelo lipulaul]
    dedictaed to Põltsmaa mixed Choir Leelo
    1933
    mixed choir
    Text: Hendrik Adamson
    Manuscript
  • Looking Out From the Window [Ma vaatan aknast välja]
    1926
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Autumn Song [Sügise laul]
    1919
    mixed choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
    Manuscript
  • I Walked Alone Under the Starry Sky [Käisin üksi tähte valgel]
    1915
    mixed choir
    Text: Marie Heidelberg
  • At Grave [Kalmul]
    mixed choir
    Text: Jaan Org
    Manuscript
  • Cuckoo [Kägu (Kukku)]
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • For Mother's Birthday [Ema sünnipäevaks]
    mixed choir
    Manuscript
  • Greetings [Tervitushüüd]
    mixed choir
  • Haymakers’ Song [Heinaliste laul]
    mixed choir
  • Humoresque [Humoresk]
    mixed choir
    Text: Jaan Pert
  • Hymn [Hümn]
    mixed choir or male choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • Invitation to the Christmas Eve [Kutse jõuluõhtusse]
    mixed choir
    Text: Enn Uibo
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    Estonian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Manly Men [Mehised mehed]
    mixed choir or male choir
    Text: Enn Uibo
    Manuscript
  • My Cherished Homeland [Mis meil kaunis, mis meil kallis]
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Ring, Ring the World (Maiden’s Song) [Helise, helise ilma]
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Song of Young People [Noorte laul]
    mixed choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
  • Spring is Near [Kevade lähenemine]
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Taken Away [Ära viies]
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • The Magic Bird Game [Midrilinnu mäng]
    from the Victory Day’s mystery
    1'30''
    female choir or mixed choir or male choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Läbilõige eesti koorimuusikast = Review of the Estonian choral music”, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2011).The Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Ants Sööt
    CD “Läbilõige eesti koorimuusikast = Review of the Estonian choral music”, Eesti Laulu-ja Tantsupeo Sihtasutus (2002). The Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Ants Sööt
    CD “Soome-ugri hõimumustrid klaverile = Finno-ugric kindred patterns for the piano / esitab Aino Merila”, IS Records (2000). Aino Merila (piano)
    CD “ESTO - 96 : ülemaailmsed Eesti Kultuuripäevad”, Forte (1996)
    Manuscript
  • To Mother [Emale]
    mixed choir
    Text: Eduard Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • We Won’t Leave While Leaving [Lahkudes ei lahku meie]
    mixed choir

Works for female choir a cappella

  • Over the Water [Üle vee]
    1939
    female choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • The Magic Bird Game [Midrilinnu mäng]
    from the Victory Day’s mystery
    1'30''
    female choir or mixed choir or male choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Läbilõige eesti koorimuusikast = Review of the Estonian choral music”, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2011).The Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Ants Sööt
    CD “Läbilõige eesti koorimuusikast = Review of the Estonian choral music”, Eesti Laulu-ja Tantsupeo Sihtasutus (2002). The Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Ants Sööt
    CD “Soome-ugri hõimumustrid klaverile = Finno-ugric kindred patterns for the piano / esitab Aino Merila”, IS Records (2000). Aino Merila (piano)
    CD “ESTO - 96 : ülemaailmsed Eesti Kultuuripäevad”, Forte (1996)
    Manuscript

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Song to the Work [Laul tööle]
    dedicated to the Music Association of Finnish Work Forces in the memory of song festival
    1937
    male choir
    Text: Enn Uibo
    Manuscript
  • Ave Maria
    from opera "Kaupo"
    1932
    male choir
  • Choir of the Wizards [Sortside koor]
    from the play "Evening of Ghosts"
    male choir
    Manuscript
  • Hymn [Hümn]
    mixed choir or male choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • Manly Men [Mehised mehed]
    mixed choir or male choir
    Text: Enn Uibo
    Manuscript
  • Song of Kalevs [Kalevite laul]
    from the open air performance “At Killamäe”
    male choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
  • The Magic Bird Game [Midrilinnu mäng]
    from the Victory Day’s mystery
    1'30''
    female choir or mixed choir or male choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Läbilõige eesti koorimuusikast = Review of the Estonian choral music”, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (2011).The Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Ants Sööt
    CD “Läbilõige eesti koorimuusikast = Review of the Estonian choral music”, Eesti Laulu-ja Tantsupeo Sihtasutus (2002). The Female Choir of Estonian Choral Conductors, conductor Ants Sööt
    CD “Soome-ugri hõimumustrid klaverile = Finno-ugric kindred patterns for the piano / esitab Aino Merila”, IS Records (2000). Aino Merila (piano)
    CD “ESTO - 96 : ülemaailmsed Eesti Kultuuripäevad”, Forte (1996)
    Manuscript

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • Shrovetide Song [Vastlalaul]
    after Estonian folk melody
    children's choir
    Text: Mart Raud
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi, SP Muusika

Works for boys’ choir a cappella

  • Skylark [Lõoke]
    1938
    1'30''
    mixed choir or boys' choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    CD “Koorimuusika. I, Segakoor  = Choral music. I, Mixed choir”, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). Mixed choir of Estonia Society, conductor Verner Nerep
    Manuscript
  • Hymn (Homeland Song) [Hümn (Kodumaa laul)]
    boys' choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript

Works for vocal ensemble

  • To the Sea and to the Blood [Merele ja verele]
    1934
    3 voices
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • Far Away [Kaugel]
    2 voices
    Text: Friedrich Kuhlbars
    Manuscript
  • Not All Has Gone Yet [Veel pole kadunud kõik]
    2 voices
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Opening Song [Avalaul]
    2 voices
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
    Manuscript
  • Sleep Comes [Uni tuleb]
    3 voices
    Text: Julius Oro
    Manuscript
  • Take a Weapon in Your Hand [Võta kätte relv]
    2 voices
    Text: L. Oja
    Manuscript

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Songs for children

  • Squirrel [Orav]
    1964
    voice, piano, cildren’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Maria Klokova
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children's Singing Studio of Estonian Radio, conductor Eda Neider
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Music to plays

  • Choir of the Wizards [Sortside koor]
    from the play "Evening of Ghosts"
    male choir
    Manuscript
  • Dance of the Wizard [Sortside tants]
    from the play "Evening of Ghosts"
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Mood Song [Tujulaul]
    from the play "Evening of Ghosts"
    solo instrument, piano
    Manuscript
  • Music for a play “Pharaoh’s Daughter” [Muusika näidendile “Vaarao tütar”]
    after Georg Ebers’s novel with the same title
    orchestra: flute, oboe, french horn, piano, strings
    Manuscript
  • Music for a play “The Frog King” [Muusika näidendile “Konn-kuningas”]
    after Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's fairy-tale with the same title
    instrumental ensemble: clarinet, bassoon, piano, 1st violin, 2nd violin, cello
    Manuscript
  • Music for Arvi Rahula´s open air performance “Torch Carriers” [Muusika Arvi Rahula vabaõhunäidendile “Tunglakandjad”]
    1. Prelude
    2. Song of the Soil
    3. Torch Carriers´ Song
    4. Torch Carriers´ Dance
    5. The Young
    6. Blazing Flame
    7. The People ("Hõissa, hõissa...")
    8. Grove Maidens
    9. Battle Horn
    10. The People ("Jälle sõda sõudemassa...")
    11.= 5.
    12. March
    13. Golden Kungla
    14. Powerful Music
    15. The People ("Leegitse, leegitsa, leeki!")
    16. The End ("Isamaa ilu hoieldes...")

    soloists, wind orchestra
    Manuscript
  • Music for Arvi Rahula’s play “Fire Comes” [Muusika Arvi Rahula näidendile “Tuli tuleb”]
    1. Battle Horn
    2. Victory Horn
    3. Ilmat´s Song (Lullaby)
    4. Vaiki´s Song (Invoking)
    5. Victory Song (Men´s Song)
    6.–7. Grove Maiden´s Song (Lightning Song)
    8. Grove Maidens (Seducing)
    9.=3.
    10.=4.
    11. Grove Maidens and Girls
    12.=5.

    voices, accompaniment
    Manuscript
  • Music for August Kitzberg´s play “Clever-Ants and the Old Nick” [Muusika August Kitzbergi näidendile “Kaval-Ants ja Vanapagan”]
    Act 1:
    1. Overture
    2. Shepherd
    3. Accompaniment to the noises
    4. Prelude to Scene 2
    5. Others Sitting
    6. Master, Master
    7. Ants Falling Asleep
    8. Ants's Dreams:
    a) Glowworms
    b) Grass Fairy with Daughters
    c) Rabbits and Other Animals
    d) Game of Fortune
    e) Dance of the Birds
    f) Dance of the Mushroom Family
    g) Dance of the Flowers
    9. Tetermatsi

    Act 2:
    10. Tetermatsi Continues
    11. Old Devil's Trumpet Tune
    12. Ants Went to Woo
    13. When, When
    14. Pig Went to Work

    Act 3:
    15. Missis Deceived Me
    16. The One I Care About
    17. Tibunibu Went Along
    18. Prelude to Scene 2
    19. Grass Fairy with Daughters. Finale

    soloists, symphony orchestra: 1121, 2210, 1+3, harp, celesta, piano, strings
    Manuscript
  • Music for Egon Rannet’s play “Lost Son” [Muusika Egon Ranneti näidendile “Kadunud poeg”]
    1. Overture
    2. Interlude

    orchestra: flute, oboe, french horn, piano, strings
    Manuscript
  • Music for Franz Grillparzer’s play “Sappho” [Muusika Franz Grillparzeri näidendile “Sappho”]
    1. Festive Music
    2. Declamation
    3. Dance Music
    Sappho's Song

    voice, harp, flute, french horn, percussion
    Manuscript
  • Music for Friedrich von Schiller´s play "The Maid of Orleans" [Muusika Friedrich von Schilleri draamale "Orleansi neitsi"]
    orchestra: flute, oboe, trumpet, french horn, percussion, piano, strings
    Manuscript
  • Music for Marta Lepp-Utuste’s play “Evening of Ghosts” [Muusika Marta Lepp-Utuste näidendile “Kummituste õhtu”]
  • Music for open air play “At Killamäe” [Muusika vabaõhunäidendile “Killamäel”]
    - Overture
    - Intermezzo No. 1 "Täivike and Täidja"
    - Intermezzo No. 2 "Night Has Nine Sons"
    - "Blowing the Tar"
    - "Ode to Tarmo"
    - "Song of Kalevs"
    - "Song of Vikings"
    - "Song of Maidens"
    - "Dance of Vikings"
    - Finale

    reciter (baritone), soloists, female choir, male choir, wind orchestra
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • Music for Oscar Wilde’s play “Salome” [Muusika Oscar Wilde’i näidendile “Salome”]
    1. Overture
    2. Dance
    3. The End

    Manuscript
  • Music for pantomime “Leetepalu’s Labour Day's Night” [Muusika pantomiimile “Leetepalu volbripidu”]
    - Overture
    1. Swing Song
    2. Zither
    3. Right and Left
    4. Smart Treshing Floor. Zither
    5. Flat-footed Waltz
    6. Jämaja Flat-footed Waltz
    7. Flat-footed Waltz
    8. Toe Dance
    9. Vändra Polka
    10. People from Saaremaa Island
    A. Bagpipe Piece
    B. People from Hiiumaa Island
    11. Jaak from Raksi
    12. Estonian Polka
    13. Hiiu Waltz
    14. Round Dance
    15. Shepherd Pieces
    16. Running Polka
    17. Tuljak

    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+1, harp, zither, strings
    Manuscript
  • Music for play “Ten Maidens” [Muusika näidendile “Kümme neitsit”]
    orchestra: flute, oboe, french horn, piano, strings
    Manuscript
  • Song of Forest-inhabitant [Laane-pürje laul]
    from the play "Evening of Ghosts"
    voice, piano
    Manuscript
  • The Curse of Forest-inhabitant [Laane-pürje sajatused]
    from the play "Evening of Ghosts"
    voice, piano
    Manuscript

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • Chinese Tunes for Piano [Hiina viisid klaverile]
    1. Temperance Song
    2. The Insect Invasion
    3. Song of Germs

    based on Chinese folk tunes
    piano
    Manuscript