Erki Meister

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for chamber orchestra

  • Fire Game [Tulemäng]
    2004
    chamber orchestra

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA

Works for flute and orchestra

  • Mazzano-Romano
    2021
    5'
    solo flute, chamber orchestra: oboe, soprano saxophone, percussion, organ, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass
    Fp: Margarita Meister (flute), chamber orchestra, conductor Raul Talmar; May 14, 2022 Hall of EStonian Academy of Sciences, Tallinn, May 15, 2022 Haapsalu Dome Church

Works for two or more soloists and orchestra

  • Healing Spell [Varesele valu]
    2019
    20'
    2 violins, string orchestra
    Fp: Lev Klychkov (violin), Kaidi Ugandi (violin), Taneyev String Quartet; June 13, 2019, St. Petersburg Philharmony Small Hall

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

Duos

  • Drought [Põud]
    2023
    theorb, viola da gamba
    Fp: Kristo Käo (theorb), Villu Vihermäe (viola da gamba); October 20, 2023, Viljandi Guitar Festival

Trios

  • Trivium [Trivium]
    2006
    4'
    piano, violin, alto saxophone
    Fp: Kalle Klein (saxophone), Helen Põldmäe (piano), Kaidi Ugandi (violin); 2006, Tallinn Writers’ House

Quartets

  • To Maarja [Maarjale]
    2008
    5'
    soprano saxophone, guitar, descant recorder, organ
    Fp: August 2008, Mustvee Church

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for piano

  • Shwedagon
    2013
    piano
    Fp: Karl Peterson (piano); April 1, 2013, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • Land of the Sunset Wind [Ehatuule maa]
    1998/2022
    10'
    baritone, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: oboe, soprano saxophone, percussion, organ, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass
    Text: Uku Masing
    Fp: Mati Turi (tenor), Kalev Chamber Choir, chamber orchestra, conductor Raul Talmar; May 14, 2022 Hall of Estonian Academy of Sciences, Tallinn, May 15, 2022 Haapsalu Dome Church
  • Rushing to the Promenade [Ruttan Promenaadile]
    2022
    3'
    soloists, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: oboe, soprano saxophone, percussion, organ, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass
    Text: Aita Mölder
    Fp: Mati Turi (tenor), Kristel Sikk (soprano), Kalev Chamber Choir, chamber orchestra, conductor Raul Talmar; May 14, 2022 Hall of Estonian Academy of Sciences, May 15, 2022 Haapsalu Dome Church
  • Chorale of Võrumaa [Võromaa koraal]
    2021
    4'
    soprano, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: oboe, soprano saxophone, percussion, organ, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass
    Text: Aapo Ilves
    Fp: Kristel Sikk (soprano), Kalev Chamber Choir, chamber orchestra, conductor Raul Talmar; May 14, 2022 Hall of Estonian Academy of Sciencesl, Tallinn, May 15, 2022 Haapsalu Dome Church
  • The Tiny Buddha
    suite
    1. The Tiny Buddha
    2. I Have No Soul
    3. Ice Flowers
    4. I Follow the Waterdrop
    5. Lines
    6. The Tiny Buddha
    2011/2020
    30'
    soloists, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: oboe, soprano saxophone, percussion, organ, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass
    Text: Jaan Kaplinski
    Fp: Mati Turi (tenor), Kristel Sikk (soprani), Kalev Chamber Choir, chamber orchestra, conductor Raul Talmar; May 14, 2022 Hall of Estonian Academy of Sciences, Tallinn, May 15, 2022 Haapsalu Dome Church
  • Golden Beach [Kullane rand / Gyllene Strand]
    Based on Estonian-Swedish tunes
    2018
    soloists, mixed choir, chamber orchestra
    Text: folklore (in Estonian and Estonian-Swedish)
    Fp: Vocal ensemble "Miinus Seitse", project orchestra, conductor Hirvo Surva; February 20, 2019 Tallinn Swedish St. Michael's Church, February 22, 2019 Haapsalu Culture Centre
  • Flakes of Life [Eluhelbed]
    2012
    10'
    soloists, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: percussion, strings
    Text: Betti Alver
    Fp: Flora Chamber Choir, chamber orchestra under the direction of Lev Klytchkov, conductor Kaue Juurma; April 12, 2012, Tallinn St. John's Church
  • Floribus cor (The Flowers of the Heart)
    oratorio, dedicated to early music ensemble Rondellus and Kalev Chamber Choir and Orchestra
    in 13 movements
    2011
    soloists, mixed choir, chamber orchestra
    Text: John Lee (Johannes Lyaeus) (in Latin)
    Fp: Kalev Chamber Choir and Orchestra, Rondellus, conductor Erki Meister; June 2, 2011, Tallinn Great Guild Hall, Tallinn XXX Old Town Days
  • Surrexit Christus Hodie
    cantata
    2011
    15'
    soloists, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: strings, percussion (tam-tam, tambourine), tape
    Text: liturgical hymn in Latin
    Fp: soloists, Lev Klytskov’s string ensemble, chamber choir Flora; 30.04.2011, Tallinn St. Michael’s Swedish Lutheran Church
  • Setu Symphony „Peko“ [Seto sümfoonia „Peko“]
    2010
    60'
    4 tenors, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: 1100,1001, kannel, accordion, reed pipe, percussion, piano, strings
    Text: Anne Vabarna, Paolopriit Voolaine
    Fp: Oliver Kuusik, Urmas Põldma, Ain Alabert, Valnar Neidre, chamber orchestra, Kalev Chamber Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva; November 26, 2010, Värska Cultural Centre
    Commissioned by: Kalev Chamber Choir
  • Anima Horum Bona
    cantata
    1. Afer Venus
    2. Ergo
    3. Pax Deorum
    4. Cruciamentum
    5. Tota vita discendum est mori
    6. Cras Amet
    7. Anima Horum Bona
    8. Cursum Perfico
    2009
    40'
    soloists, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: flute, sopranino recorder, descant recorder, treble recorder, trumpet, percussion, piano, harpischord, strings
    Text: Roma Ryan, Horatius Flaccus, K. Kelly, Seneca, Catullus
    Fp: Kiili Mixed Choir, Orchestra of Kiili School of Arts, conductor Tuuli Metsoja; November 20, 2009
    Commissioned by: Kiili Mixed Choir, Orchestra of Kiili School of Arts
  • The End of Anchor Chain Is the Beginning of the Song [Ankruketi lõpp on laulu algus]
    1. Childhood-youth
    2. Middle Age
    3. Old Age
    2006
    40'
    soloists, reader, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: 0011, 1000, piano, strings
    Text: Ilmar Laaban
  • Land of the Sunset Wind [Ehatuule maa]
    1. Once the Day Sets at South
    2. Legs Jammed in the Snow
    3. Islets for the Lake at Night
    1998
    40'
    baritone, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: 1111, 1110, percussion, piano, strings
    Text: Uku Masing
    Fp: Villu Valdmaa (baritone), Old Town Mixed Choir, Nõmme City Orchestra, conductor Hendrik Vestmann; April 4, 2000, Tallinn House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, Estonian Music Days Festival
    Commissioned by: Nõmme City Orchestra

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • Concert programme "Spells" [Kontsertkava "Loitsud"]
    Metsa uiku: esimene sõnumine (Pilistvere)
    1. Pala tuleke: avamäng (Nõo)
    2. Ära tuul tubaje tule (eesti rahvaviis)
    3. Sõnad kahetsuse vastu (Pöide)
    4. Sõnad haiguse vastu (Tarvastu)
    5. Vihavaenu kaotamise sõnad (Saarde, Tartu-Maarja)
    6. Õnne soovimise sõnad (Iisaku, Sangaste)
    7. Abrakadabra (itaalia raviloits)
    8. Hoia kurja silma eest! (Puhja, Kolga-Jaani)
    9. Tere, tere Noorkuu (Pilistvere, Viljandi, Mustjala)
    10. Varesele valu (rahvaluule)
    11. Tulesulased (eesti rahvaviisi järgi)
    12. Mine ära, õel! (Järva-Jaani)
    13. Mis on linnukesel muret (rahvaluule)
    14. Armuloits (rahvaluule)
    15. Uni tule uksest (rahvalaul Lahemaalt)
    16. Saagu, saagu ma sajatan (instrumentaal)
    17. Tagasisaatmise sõnad (Kolga-Jaani)
    2023
    soloists, vocal ensemble or mixed choir (4-8 parts), kannel, flute, saxophone, jew's harp, percussion (shaman drum, bells, bongos)
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse, Margarita Meister (flute), Kalle Klein (saxophone), Kristi Mühling (kannel), Veiko Veskilt (jew's harp); June 15, 2023, Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn
  • Sauna Saturday [Saunalaupäev]
    2023
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Mati Unt
    Fp: Vocal Ensemble Miinus Seitse, Helen Põldmäe (piano); September 6, 2023, Mati Unt Museum, Tallinn
  • River Emajõgi [Emajõgi]
    2022
    mixed choir, flute
    Text: Ott Arder
    Fp: Margarita Meister (flute), Vocal Ensemble Miinus Seitse; January 5, 2023 Tallinn Town Hall, January 6, 2023 Haapsalu Culture Centre
  • Blue [Sinine]
    2021
    mixed choir, guitar
    Text: Ave Alavainu
    Fp: Vocal Ensemble Miinus Seitse, Erki Meister (guitar); January 5, 2023 Tallinn Town Hall; January 6, 2023 Haapsalu Culture Centre
  • Inemine juusk (The Man Is Running)
    2021
    3'
    mixed choir, bass guitar, piano ad lib
    Text: Contra
  • Golden Mother [Kuldmamma]
    musical poem
    2020
    30'
    soloists, mixed choir, instrumental ensemble: recorder, clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, accordion, violin
    Text: Aleksander Heintalu
    Fp: Chamber Choir Flora, conductor Kaie Sauga; October 8, 2021 Läänemaa Gymnasium, Haapsalu, October 9, 2021, Tallinn House of Blackheads
  • Missa Campanis
    1. Kyrie
    2. Christe
    3. Gloria
    4. Credo
    5. Sanctus
    6. Agnus Dei
    7. Ite missa est
    2020
    30'
    marimba, mixed choir, soloists
    Text: text of the Latin Mass
    Fp: Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse, Tanel-Eiko Novikov (marimba), conductor Raul Talmar; January 7, 2022, Tallinn, Hall of Academy of Sciences, January 8, 2022 Haapsalu Dome Church
  • Hey, Wake Up! [Hei tulõq üles!]
    On the basis of Estonian folk song
    2019
    soprano soloist, mixed choir, tam-tam, shaman drum
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Kalev Chamber Choir, conductor Erki Meister; May 25, 2019, Mooste Manor, festival Mooste Elohelü
  • Päikestepillajad
    2017
    31'
    mixed choir, violin, saxophone, percussion
    Text: Artur Alliksaar
    Fp: Kalevi Chamber Choir, Kaidi Ugandi (violin), Veiko Veskilt (percussion), Kalle Klein (saxophone); June 2, 2017, Tallinn Niguliste Church
    Commissioned by: Kalevi Chamber Choir
  • Mystical Moment [Mystiline Hetk]
    2016
    3'
    mixed choir, piano, soprano saxophone
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Chamber Choir Flora, Valter Soosalu (piano), Kalle Klein (saxophone), conductor Erki Meister; May 21, 2017, University of Tartu Assembly Hall
  • Pillow Song [Padjalaul]
    2016
    4'
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Sirje Kadalipp
    Fp: Kalevi Chamber Choir, Helen Põldmäe (piano), conductor Elina Siimon; June 2, 2017, Tallinn Niguliste Church
  • Recessit Pastor Noster
    short cantata
    2012
    10'
    soprano, bass, mixed choir, brass-wind instruments, percussion
    Fp: Kalev Chamber Choir, instrumental ensemble, conductor Erki Meister; April 7, 2012, Tallinn St. Nicholas's Church
  • At Christmas Eve [Jõuluööl]
    2010
    4'
    mixed choir, violin, guitar
    Text: Heiti Talvik
    Fp: December, 2010, Kalev Sport Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Chamber Choir Flora
  • Sky [Taevas]
    2010
    4'
    mixed choir, 2 violins, cello, double bass
    Text: Artur Alliksaar
    Fp: Flora Chamber Choir; December 12, 2010, Kalev Sport Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Flora Chamber Choir
  • Winter Sleep [Talveuni]
    2010
    4'
    mixed choir, Jew’s harp, percussion
    Text: Ilmar Trull
    Fp: Flora Chamber Choir; December 12, 2010, Kalev Sport Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Flora Chamber Choir
  • Estonian Hystery [Eesti Hüsteerium]
    cantata
    1. Joy Song of Estonia
    2. Starting Aid of Pippi Longstocking
    3. All Are Taxpayers
    4. Four Mighty Takers
    5. Janek Loves Pippi
    6. Girl, Keep from Tankers!
    7. I Am in the Top Shape Wind
    8. Estonian Will Never Dissappear
    9. Sad Song of Dog Sharik
    10. Estonian Will Build Up
    11. Complaint of Lazy Man
    12. Donkey-free State
    13. Airfields for UFOs
    14. UFOs and Donkeys Eats Estonians
    15. Windswept Land
    2009
    60'
    soloists, mixed choir, instrumental ensemble: descant recorder, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tuba, percussion, electric guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, synthesizer, violin, double bass
    Text: Contra
    Fp: soloists, vocal ensemble -7, ensemble Päästkäänetüq, Kalevi Chamber Choir; June 2, 2009, Tallinn Town Hall Square, Tallinn Old Town Days
    Commissioned by: Vocal ensemble -7
    CD „Eesti hüsteerium: laulumäng Eesti elust“, E. Meister (2010). Ain Alabert, Markus Orav, Risto Muldme, Anne Muldme, Liivi Tamm, Erki Meister, Kalle Klein, Tambet Tamm, Lembi Tasane, Helen Põldmäe, Andres Liivak, vocal ensemble -7, ensemble Päästkäänetüq: Helen Põldmäe (keyboards), Lauri Aav (bass), Kaidi Ugandi (violin), Erki Meister (acoustic guitar), Aivar Piirisild (electric guitar), Veiko Veskilt (percussion), Kalle Klein (saxophones, recorder), Tõnu Oppi (tuba)
  • Bad Weather [Ilm on mädä]
    2008
    4'
    soprano, baritone, mixed choir, alto saxophone, tuba, accordion
    Text: Contra, Aapo Ilves
    Fp: December 2009, Estonian Television
    Commissioned by: Vocal ensemble -7
  • Flat-Foot Waltz [Labajalg]
    2008
    5'
    mixed choir, triangle, shaman drum, tambourine, descant recorder
    Text: folklore
    Fp: vocal ensemble -7; April 2008, Mooste Cultural Centre
    Commissioned by: vocal ensemble -7
    CD "Taha su mano", Miinus Seitse (2013); Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse
  • Quid Sit vita Hominis? (What Is a Man’s Life?)
    cantata
    1. Est homo terra
    2. Quaeris viator
    3. Vera leta facies
    4. Estuans interius
    5. Est magnus coeli
    6. Nulla fides mundo
    7. Linque focos patrios
    8. An quicquid liceat
    9. O fortuna
    2008
    soprano, bass, mixed choir, instrumental ensemble: descant recorder, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, percussion, organ, piano
    Text: Georg Mancelius, Carmina Burana, Joachim Crellius, Friedrich Menius
    CD „Quid sit vita hominis? / What is a man’s life?“, E. Meister (2009). Kaie Juurma (soprano), Lembi Tasane (soprano), Erki Meister (tenor), Markus Orav (bass), Chamber Choir Flora, ensemble: Helen Põldmäe (piano, organ), Jana Silm, Veiko Veskilt, Ruth Kirsh (percussion), Kalle Klein (saxophones, flute), conductor Erki Meister
  • Tree Tops for the Birds [Ladvad lindudele]
    Estonian folk tune
    2008
    5'
    mixed choir, alto saxophone, Jew’s harp
    Text: folklore
    Fp: vocal ensemble -7; April 2008, Mooste Cultural Centre
    Commissioned by: vocal ensemble -7
    CD "Taha su mano", Miinus Seitse (2013); Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse
    CD „Täna õhtul“, Miinusseitse (2008). Vocal ensemble -7
  • Father of Peko [Peko Esä]
    oratorio
    1. What Was That?
    2. I Am the Little Lad
    3. Sorrow
    4. First Love
    5. Heart Cries
    6. Love and Tooth Ache
    7. Come, Come!
    8. Who Are these Women
    9. I Gladly Went to the Tavern
    10. Lullaby
    11. Different Way of Living
    12. I Take You as Cro-Magnon
    13. Dear Land
    14. Where Have this Youth Gone…
    15. The Day of Love
    2007
    60'
    soloists, mixed choir, instrumental ensemble: keyboards, percussion, kannel, saxophones, flutes, guitar, bass guitar, accordion, Jew’s harp
    Text: Contra, Kauksi Ülle, Rihhard Iher, Lembit Eelmäe, Kalju Ahven, Jaan Pulk, Aivar Piirisild, Maria Pähnapuu, Jaan Kaplinski, Erki Meister, Veera Hirsik, Aili Narusk, Mats Traat, folklore
    Fp: Liisi Koikson, Marko Matvere, Kaspar Kadalipp, Eva Jaanson, Ain Alabert, Kalev Chamber Choir, instrumental ensemble, conductor Erki Meister; November 24, 2007, Tallinn Art Hall
    Commissioned by: Kalev Chamber Choir
    CD „Peko esä: üte seto tsura luulaul“, Kalevi Kammerkoor (2008). Kalev Chamber Choir, soloists: Liisi Koikson (soprano), Marko Matvere (baritone), Kaspar Kadalipp (boy alto), Eva Jaanson (soprano), Ain Alabert (counter tenor, tenor), Peko Esä ensemble, conductor Erki Meister
  • Five Estonian Folk Songs for Mixed Choir [Viis eesti rahvalaulu segakoorile]
    1. Blue Bird
    2. Where Will I Go
    3. Big Mari and Little Peter
    4. An Apple Tree
    5. Parish Boys
    2006
    20'
    mixed choir, percussion
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Kalev Chamber Choir; April 2006, Estonian History Museum Guild Building
    Commissioned by: Kalev Chamber Choir
  • Too Much Sky [Liig palju taevast]
    2006
    4'
    mixed choir, bass instrument
    Text: Leelo Tungal, Paul-Eerik Rummo
    Fp: Helin-Mari Arder, Helin-Mari Arder Trio, Old Town Mixed Choir; April 2006, Viimsi Church
    Commissioned by: Old Town Mixed Choir
    CD "Laulud sõpradele", Miinus Seitse (2016); Vocal ensemble Miinu Seitse
    CD „Avarsinise taeva ja laulude tund“, Vanalinna Segakoor, H.-M. Arder (2009). Helin-Mari Arder Trio, Old Town Mixed Choir, conductor Lauri Aav
  • Missa cantico
    1. Kyrie
    2. Christe
    3. Gloria
    4. Credo
    5. Sanctus
    6. Agnus Dei
    2004
    35'
    soloists, mixed choir, piano, percussion, bass guitar
    Text: canonic
    Fp: Urmas Põldma (tenor), Kalev Chamber Choir and ensemble; June 2004, Swedish St. Michael’s Church, Tallinn Old Town Days
    Commissioned by: Kalev Chamber Choir
    CD „Missa cantico“, Kalevi Kammerkoor (2008). Kalev Chamber Choir, ensemble, conductor Erki Meister
  • Does the Little Bird Feel Worry? [Mis on linnukesel muret]
    2001
    5'
    mixed choir, violin
    Fp: Kaidi Ugandi (violin), Kalev Chamber Choir; May 2001
    Commissioned by: Kalev Chamber Choir
  • Ave Maria
    1999
    4'
    mixed choir, organ
    Fp: Chamber Choir Cantico; May 1999, St. Nicholas’s Church
    Commissioned by: Chamber Choir Cantico
  • Hall laul [Hall laul]
    1999
    3'
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Tanel Tomson
    Fp: Chamber Choir Havera; May 1999, Tallinn Teachers’ House
    Commissioned by: Chamber Choir Havera
  • I Remember [Meeles on]
    1999
    3'
    mixed choir, piano, timpani or tuned big drum
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Commissioned by: Revalia Chamber Male Choir
  • Wake Up [Tõuse üles]
    1999
    3'
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Fp: May 2000
    Commissioned by: Chamber Choir Flora
  • Five Songs on the Poems by W. B. Yeats [Viis laulu W. B. Yeatsi sõnadele]
    1. The Wheel
    2. The Everlasting Voices
    3. Down by the Sally Gardens
    4. He Hears the Cry of the Sedge
    5. A Song
    1998
    15'
    mixed choir, tambourine
    Text: William Butler Yeats (in English)
    Fp: Chamber Choir Flora, conductor Kaja Viira; April 1998, House of Tourism, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Chamber Choir Flora
  • Libera me, Domine
    1998
    6'
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: canonic
    Fp: May 1998, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Mixed Choir of Estonia Society
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
    Manuscript
  • Over the Land [Üks maa]
    1995
    3'
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Jaan Kaplinski
    Fp: Hansa Chamber Choir , conductor Katrin Shein; May 1995, Tallinn Teachers’ House
    Commissioned by: Hansa Chamber Choir
  • Fairy Tale [Muinasjutt]
    1994
    3'
    mixed choir, tambourine
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Chamber Choir Cantico, conductor Marju Broder; March 1994, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Chamber Choir Cantico

Works for female choir and instrument(s)

  • Song of Protest [Protõstiirmise laul]
    2013
    3'
    female choir, accompaniment
    Text: Aapo Ilves
  • Little Song [Väike laul]
    1998
    3'
    female choir, piano
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Female Choir Baltika, conductor Katrin Shein; April 1998, Tallinn Teachers’ House
    Commissioned by: Female Choir Baltika

Works for male choir and instrument(s)

  • I Wanted to Forget You [Ma sinnu unõhta tahtsõ]
    2021
    male choir, piano
    Text: Triinu Laan
    Fp: Vocal Ensemble Miinus Seitse, Helen Põldmäe (piano); January 5, 2023 Tallinn Town Hall, January 6, 2023 Haapsalu Culture Centre
  • To Born Estonian Man or Estonian Man Before and Now [Eesti meheks sündimine ehk eesti mees enne ja nüüd]
    cantata
    2008
    15'
    soloists, male choir, cello quartet
    Text: Contra
    Fp: Cello Quartet C-Jam, Revalia Chamber Male Choir; November 2008, House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Revalia Chamber Male Choir
  • Show-Songs [Show-laulud]
    1. You Have to Know How to Drink Vodka
    2. Women
    3. An Opera Star
    2002
    male choir, piano
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots; May 2002, Rotermann Salt Storage, Tallinn
  • O Mentes Perfidas
    1. Mars praecurrit in planetas
    2. O mentes perfidas
    2000
    10'
    male choir, timpani, brass ensemble
    Text: Piae Cantiones
  • Codex Potatorum
    1. Ergo Bibamus
    2. In Stadio Laboris
    3. Hircus Quando Bibit
    4. Ave Color Vini Clari
    5. Bibamus
    6. Venter Satur
    7. Tempus Aldest Floridum
    8. Vanititatum Vanitas
    1999
    25'
    soloists, male choir, piano, flute, timpani
    Text: Piae Cantiones
    Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots; May 1999, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Estonian National Male Choir
  • My Relationship with the Land [Ma olõ suhtõn maaga]
    male choir, accompaniment
    Text: Evar Saar

Works for children’s choir and instrument(s)

  • My Home [Mu koduke]
    2005
    children’s choir, piano
    Text: Leelo Tungal
  • The Dream of Queen [Kuninganna unenägu]
    2005
    4'
    children’s choir, piano
    Text: Leelo Tungal

Works for boys’ choir and instrument(s)

  • Song of Sky Axles [Taevatelgede laul]
    2009
    4'
    boys' choir, accordion, Jew's harp, descant recorder, tambourine
    Text: Indian folklore (in Estonian)
    Fp: Boys' choirs of XI Youth Song Celebration, conductor Hirvo Surva; July 3, 2011, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
    Commissioned by: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation

Works for mixed boys' choir and instrument(s)

  • Servants of the Fire [Tulesulased]
    2009
    4'
    mixed boys' choir, bagpipe, kannel, tam-tam, shaman drum
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Boys' choirs and young male choirs of XI Youth Song Celebration, conductor Hirvo Surva; July 3, 2011, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
    Commissioned by: Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation

Works for joint choir or multiple choirs and instrument(s)

  • Pasqueflowers Are Ringing [Karukellad helisevad]
    dedicated to Ruu village
    2011
    joint choir, percussion (bells, shaman drum, tam-tam), organ or synthesizer
    Text: Jaan Tepp
    Fp: Joint choir of Jõelähtme-Kuusalu Song and Dance Celebration, conductor Taavi Esko; June 2, 2012, Jägala-Joa

Works for voice(s) and instrument(s)

  • Last Bullaces Became Ripe [Viimased kreegid said valmis]
    2006
    4'
    soprano or tenor, soprano saxophone, organ, bells
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Fp: August 2006, Saaremaa Holy Church

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Four Queens [Neli Kuningannat]
    2022
    soprano, piano
    Text: Doris Kareva
    Fp: Sille Tamm (soprano), Helen Põldmäe (piano); January 5, 2023 Tallinn Town Hall, January 6, 2023 Haapsalu Culture Centre
  • Meeting Albert [Kohtumine Albertiga]
    2000
    4'
    tenor, piano
    Text: Ott Arder
    Fp: 2007, Tallinn Writers’ House
  • Hunger for Purity [Puhtusenäljas]
    1999
    3'
    tenor, piano
    Text: Peep Ilmet
    Fp: Raul Mikson, Urmas Põldma; 1999, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Estonian National Male Choir
  • Jungle Songs [Džunglilaulud]
    1. I
    2. II
    3. III
    4. IV
    1999
    14'
    baritone, piano
    Text: Uku Masing
  • Pitsunda [Pitsunda]
    1999
    3'
    2 tenors, piano
    Text: Villu Tamme
    Fp: Raul Mikson, Urmas Põldma; 1999, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Estonian National Male Choir
  • So Long [Nii kaua]
    1998
    3'
    2 tenors, piano
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Fp: Raul Mikson, Urmas Põldma; 1999, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Estonian National Male Choir
  • We [Meie]
    1. You
    2. Me
    3. We
    1998
    12'
    mezzo-soprano, piano
    Text: Ilmar Laaban
    Fp: Triin Ella; April 2000, Estonian Academy of Music
    Commissioned by: Triin Ella

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

  • Concert programme "Spells" [Kontsertkava "Loitsud"]
    Metsa uiku: esimene sõnumine (Pilistvere)
    1. Pala tuleke: avamäng (Nõo)
    2. Ära tuul tubaje tule (eesti rahvaviis)
    3. Sõnad kahetsuse vastu (Pöide)
    4. Sõnad haiguse vastu (Tarvastu)
    5. Vihavaenu kaotamise sõnad (Saarde, Tartu-Maarja)
    6. Õnne soovimise sõnad (Iisaku, Sangaste)
    7. Abrakadabra (itaalia raviloits)
    8. Hoia kurja silma eest! (Puhja, Kolga-Jaani)
    9. Tere, tere Noorkuu (Pilistvere, Viljandi, Mustjala)
    10. Varesele valu (rahvaluule)
    11. Tulesulased (eesti rahvaviisi järgi)
    12. Mine ära, õel! (Järva-Jaani)
    13. Mis on linnukesel muret (rahvaluule)
    14. Armuloits (rahvaluule)
    15. Uni tule uksest (rahvalaul Lahemaalt)
    16. Saagu, saagu ma sajatan (instrumentaal)
    17. Tagasisaatmise sõnad (Kolga-Jaani)
    2023
    soloists, vocal ensemble or mixed choir (4-8 parts), kannel, flute, saxophone, jew's harp, percussion (shaman drum, bells, bongos)
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse, Margarita Meister (flute), Kalle Klein (saxophone), Kristi Mühling (kannel), Veiko Veskilt (jew's harp); June 15, 2023, Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn
  • Star's Bride [Tähemõrsja]
    oratorio
    16 parts
    2017
    64'
    vocal ensemble, 2 violins, viola, cello, saxophone, percussion, keyboards
    Text: from the series of Estonian folklore "Vana Kannel"
    Fp: Ensemble Miinus Seitse, Arvo Leibur and Kaidi Ugandi (violin), Madis Järvi (viola), Andreas Lend (cello), Kaspar Eisel (percussion), Kalle Klein (saxophone), Helen Põldmäe (keyboard), conductor Lauri Sirp; April 21, 2017, Mooste manor, Estonian Folk Music Arrangements Festival Moisekatsi Elohelü
    Commissioned by: Festival Moisekatsi Elohelü and Ensemble Miinus Seitse

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

  • Näkinäkjä [Näkinäkjä]
    2013
    2 voices, accompaniment
    Text: Contra
    Fp: Ensemble Chacha Roots; May 16, 2013, Sänna, Estonia

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Dear Estonia [Kallis Eestimaa]
    2022
    mixed choir
    Text: Contra
    Fp: Vocal Ensemble Miinus Seitse; January 5, 2023 Tallinn Town Hall; January 6, 2023 Haapsalu Culture Centre
  • Snow [Lumeke]
    2022
    mixed choir
    Text: Hando Runnel
    Fp: Vocal Ensemble Miinus Seitse; January 5, 2023 Tallinn Town Hall, January 6, 2023 Haapsalu Culture Centre
  • Beatus est
    2021
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: prayer in Latin
    Fp: Kalevi Chamber Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva; December 12, 2021, Kostivere Manor of Culture
  • Beauty of the Evening [Õhtu ilu]
    2021
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore (from Audru)
    Fp: Vocal Ensemble Miinus Seitse; January 5, 2023 Tallinn Town Hall, January 6, 2023 Haapsalu Culture Centre
  • During the Sermon [Jutluse ajal]
    2021
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Fp: Vocal Ensemble Miinus Seitse; January 5, 2023 Tallinn Town Hall, January 6, 2023 Haapsalu Culture Centre
  • Elokunst (Life Art)
    2021
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Triinu Laan
  • Mirabile Mysterium
    2021
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: prayer in Latin
  • Petetü mihi ikulaul (The Cry of a Deceived Man)
    2021
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Triinu Laan
  • Ther is no rose of swych virtu
    2021
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Anonymous
  • Come Darkness
    2020
    4'
    mixed choir (SSAATTBB)
    Text: Juhan Liiv
  • Sanctus
    2020
    4'
    mixed choir (SSAATTBB)
  • You Are So Dear to Me [Küll oled armas mul]
    2020
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Kalevi Chamber Choir, conductor Erki Meister; September 5, 2020, Tõnismägi 7, Tallinn
  • Suitors from the Sea [Mere kosilased]
    Little lyrical vocal cycle for mixed choir
    2019
    20'
    male choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Vocal ensemble "Miinus Seitse"; January 5, 2020, Tallinn Folk High School
  • Come to Me [Tulõq aga tulõq (Tule aga tule)]
    2018
    mixed choir
    Text: Jaan Pulk
    Fp: Mixed choirs of song Võro-language song and folk festival Uma Pido, conductor Erki Meister; June 2, 2018, Kubija, Võru
  • I Know You Will Come [Ma tean, et tuled]
    2017
    mixed choir
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Kiili Chamber Choir, conductor Tuuli Metsoja; November 17, 2017, Tallinn House of Blackheads
  • Joy [Rõõm]
    2017
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Vocal ensemble AnnabRe, dirigent Mait Männik; November 17, 2017, Tallinn House of Blackheads
    Commissioned by: Vocal ensemble AnnabRe
  • Rain Over the Orphan [Vihm üle vaesestlatsest]
    2017
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Old Town Mixed Choir, conductor Katrin Puusaag; November 17, 2017, Tallinn House of Blackheads
  • Sleep, Come in from the Door [Uni tule uksest sisse]
    2016
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Kalevi Chamber Choir, conductor Erki Meister; June 2, 2017, Tallinn Niguliste Church
  • Music without Words [Sõnadeta muusika]
    2014
    mixed choir
  • Christmas Song [Jõululaul]
    2011
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: chamber choir Flora, conductor Erki Meister; December 10, 2011, Tallinn Writers’ House, concert „I Wish…“
  • Good Flax to Good Sliders [Linad liulaskijale]
    2011
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: vocal ensemble -7; December 3, 2011, jubilee concert of vocal ensemble AnnabRe in Loo Gymnasium
    CD "Taha su mano", Miinus Seitse (2013); Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse
  • In the Moonlight [Kuupaistel]
    2011
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Heiti Talvik
    Fp: chamber choir Flora, conductor Erki Meister; December 10, 2011, Tallinn Writers’ House, concert „I Wish…“
  • Last Chance [Viimane võimalus]
    2011
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Fp: vocal ensemble AnnabRe, conductor Erki Meister; December 3, 2011, jubilee concert of vocal ensemble AnnabRe in Loo Gymnasium
  • Leikotaminõ (Setu song) [Leikotaminõ]
    2011
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: vocal ensemble AnnabRe; December 3, 2011, jubilee concert of vocal ensemble AnnabRe in Loo Gymnasium
    CD "Taha su mano", Miinus Seitse (2013); Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse
  • Lullaby [Hällülaul]
    2011
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: vocal ensemble -7, cond. Anne Muldme; April 2011, Mooste Culture Centre, Mooste contest of folk song arrangements
  • O, Fortuna
    2011
    mixed choir
    Text: Carmina Burana
    Fp: Tallinn Old Town Mixed Choir, conductor Lauri Aav; December 18, 2011, Viimsi Church
  • The Tiny Buddha
    2011
    mixed choir
  • When I Go [Kui ma lähen]
    2011
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Tallinn Old Town Mixed Choir, conductor Lauri Aav; December 18, 2011, Viimsi Church
    CD "Taha su mano", Miinus Seitse (2013); Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse
  • Christmas… Time [Jõulu…aeg]
    2010
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: December, 2010, Kalev Sport Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Chamber Choir Flora
  • I Saw the Elk in the Field [Näie põtra põllu pääl]
    2010
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: vocal ensemble -7; October 2010, Haapsalu Dome Church
    Commissioned by: vocal ensemble -7
    CD "Taha su mano", Miinus Seitse (2013); Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse
  • Wind, Don’t Come Into My House [Ära tuul tubaje tulõ]
    2010
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Fp: vocal ensemble -7, conductor Anne Muldme; 03.12.2011, jubilee concert of vocal ensemble AnnabRe in Loo Gymnasium
    CD "Taha su mano", Miinus Seitse (2013); Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse
  • Happy Is the Man [Õnnis on]
    2009
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Psalm No. 1
  • Listen all Nations! [Kuulake kõik rahvad!]
    2009
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: canonic
  • Round Game [Ringimäng]
    2008
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Sven Kuntu
    Fp: vocal ensemble -7; May 31, 2008, House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: vocal ensemble -7
    CD „Täna õhtul“, Miinusseitse (2008). Vocal Ensemble -7
  • Birds [Linnud]
    2007
    5'
    mixed choir
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Kalev Chamber Choir; April 2007, Estonia Concert Hall, Choral Festival Tallinn 2007
    Commissioned by: Kalev Chamber Choir
  • And It Will Stay Unfinished… [Ja jäägu see siia pooleli…]
    2006
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Asko Künnap
    Fp: Old Town Mixed Choir, conductor Lauri Aav; April 2006, Estonian History Museum Guild Building
    Commissioned by: Old Town Mixed Choir
  • Still Laugh [Naera ikka]
    2005
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Artur Alliksaar
    Fp: vocal ensemble -7; April 2005, Tallinn Old Town Music House
    Commissioned by: vocal ensemble -7
  • About Myself and Estonia [Endast ja Eestimaast]
    2004
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Fp: Mixed Choir of Estonian Society, conductor Heli Jürgenson; May 2004, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
  • Wedding Song for Kristi and Märt [Pulmalaul Kristile ja Märdile]
    2003
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: vocal ensemble; August 2003
  • Exultate Deo
    2002
    2'
    mixed choir
    Text: Psalm No. 80
    Fp: Kalev Chamber Choir; 2002, Kalev Museum
    Commissioned by: Kalev Chamber Choir
    CD „Valitud Täidisega“ (2003), Kalev Chamber Choir, conductor Erki Meister
  • In Deo salutare
    2001
    5'
    mixed choir
    Text: Psalm No. 61:8
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
  • Give Ear to My Words
    2000
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Pslam No. 5 (in English)
    Commissioned by: Augsburg Fortress
    Publisher: Augsburg Fortress
  • Quis?
    2000
    5'
    mixed choir
    Text: liturgical
  • Regina angelorum
    2000
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: liturgical
    Fp: Kalev Chamber Choir; October 2000, Tallinn St. Nicholas’s Church
    Commissioned by: Kalev Chamber Choir
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
  • The Day Is Burning [Päev põleb]
    2000
    mixed choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • Valentina [Valentina]
    2000
    5'
    mixed choir
    Text: Villu Tamme
    Fp: Vocal ensemble -7; January 2001, Tallinn Old Town Music House
    Commissioned by: Vocal ensemble -7
    CD „Täna õhtul“, Miinusseitse (2008). Vocal ensemble -7
  • Credo
    1995
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: canonical
    Fp: Chamber Choir Flora; 2000
  • Ave verum Corpus
    1994
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: liturgical
    Fp: Chamber Choir Flora; 1995; Tallinn St. Nicholas’s Church
    Publisher: SP Muusikaprojekt
  • The Opening Song of Wedding [Pulma ava laul]
    1994
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: vocal ensemble; 1994, Rocca al Mare Open Air Museum
  • There Is A Silence in My Heart [Mu südamepuuris on vaikus]
    1994
    3'
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Viiding
  • Warm Dwarf [Soe päkapikk]
    1993
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Viiding
    Fp: Chamber Choir Flora; 1994
    Commissioned by: Chamber Choir Flora
  • The Dream of Queen [Kuninganna unenägu]
    version of the children’s song of the same title (2005)
    4'
    mixed choir
    Text: Leelo Tungal
    Fp: 2008
    Commissioned by: Vocal Ensemble -7

Works for female choir a cappella

  • In Spring Evening [Kevade õhtul]
    2017
    3'
    female choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • Sleep [Uni]
    1999
    3'
    female choir
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Fp: Girls’ Choir Ellerhein, conductor Tiia-Ester Loitme; April 2004, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
  • Liberation [Vabanemine]
    1998
    3'
    female choir
    Text: Viivi Luik
    Fp: Female Choir of Kalev Chamber Choir; August 2002, Cantonigros Choir Festival, Catalonia
  • Swing [Kiik]
    1994
    4'
    female choir
    Text: Jüri Leesment
    Fp: Baltika Female Choir, conductor Harald Siiak; 1994, Tallinn Teachers’ House
    Commissioned by: Baltika Female Choir
  • Wind Is Changing [Tuul pöördumas]
    1994
    4'
    female choir
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Baltika Female Choir, conductor Harald Siiak; 1994, Tallinn Teachers’ House
    Commissioned by: Baltika Female Choir
  • Men Are Cads [Mehed on kaabakad]
    1993
    4'
    female choir
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Chamber Choir of Alumni of Tallinn 49th Secondary School, conductor Marju Broder; February 1993, Tallinn 49th Secondary School

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Hopeful Song [Lootusrikas laul]
    2017
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Erki Meister
  • I Sing to a Child [Laulan lapsele]
    2017
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Erki Meister
  • Gazes Are Wreathing the Traps [Pilgud punuvad püüniseid]
    2008
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Artur Alliksaar
  • Somewhere Behind the River of the Time [Kuskil ajajõe taga]
    based on Georgian folk melody
    2008
    4'
    male choir
    Text: Artur Alliksaar
  • In this Morning [Sellel hommikul]
    2006
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Leelo Tungal
  • Aestimatus sum
    2000
    5'
    male choir
    Text: liturgical
    Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Olev Oja; December 12, 2008, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
  • Recessit Pastor Noster
    2000
    4'
    male choir
    Text: liturgical
  • Dear Mother-tongue [Kallis emakeel]
    1999
    3'
    tenor, male choir
    Text: Meinhard Laks
    Commissioned by: Estonian National Male Choir
  • Miserere mei Deus: Psalm nr. 50
    1999
    4'
    2 male choirs
    Text: Psalm No. 50
    Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots; April 2000, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Estonian National Male Choir
  • Criminal [Roimar]
    1998
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Hando Runnel
    Fp: EKE Engineers’ Male Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja; April 2004, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
  • Heavenly Wind [Taevaste tuul]
    1998
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Viivi Luik
  • Libera me
    1998
    3'
    male choir
    Text: canonical
    Fp: Revalia Chamber Male Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva; April 1998, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
    Commissioned by: Revalia Chamber Male Choir
    CD „A Moment“, Revalia Lauluselts (2005). Revalia Chamber Male Choir, conductor Hirvo Surva
  • Song of Dying Matador [Sureva matadoori laul]
    1996
    3'
    male choir
    Text: Artur Alliksaar
  • Drinking Songs I-II [Joomalaulud I-II]
    male choir cycle
    1993
    4'
    male choir
    Text: Erki Meister
    Fp: Chamber Choir of Alumni of Tallinn 49th Secondary School, conductor Marju Broder; February 1993, Tallinn 49th Secondary School
  • Two Psalms for Male Choir [Kaks psalmi meeskoorile]
    1. De profundis
    2. Laudate Dominum
    1993
    male choir
    Text: Psalm No. 129, 116
    Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Ants Soots; 1993, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • Table Manners [Lauakombed]
    2008
    3'
    children’s choir
    Text: Ilmar Trull

Works for joint choint choir or multiple choirs a cappella

  • Canticum Beatae Mariae Virginis
    1996
    5'
    male choir and boys’ choir
    Text: liturgical
    Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, Tallinn Boys’ Choir, conductor Ants Soots; 1996, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn

Works for vocal ensemble

  • Kaaskõllõmine (Estonian folk wedding song)
    2020
    4'
    vocal ensemble
    Text: folklore
    Fp: Vocal ensemble "Miinus Seitse"; July 25, 2020, Mooste Manor, Põlva county
  • Dadamdubadam
    vocal ensemble
    Fp: CD "Laulud sõpradele", Miinu Seitse (2016); Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse
  • You Are [Sa oled]
    vocal ensemble
    Text: Artur Alliksaar
    CD "Laulud sõpradele", Miinus Seitse (2016); Vocal ensemble Miinus Seitse

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Songs for children

  • What Age Is the Child [Kui vana on laps]
    2005
    3'
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Leelo Tungal

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Music to plays

  • The Great Train Robbery [Suur rongirüüv]
    Music for Jan Rahman's play "Rongirüüv" ("Train Robbery")
    2022
    60'
    soloists, mixed choir, chamber orchestra: clarinet, soprano saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, synthesizer, accordion, violin
    Text: Aapo Ilves
    Fp: First performance of music only: Vocal Ensemble Miinu Seitse, Meelis Unt (clarinet), Keio Vutt (saxophone), Tanel Aavakivi (trumpet), Ivar Kiiv (trombone), Kaidi Ugandi (violin), Henri Sibo (accordion), Kaido Kodumäe (guitar), Lauri Aav (bass guitar), Harald Soosalu (drums), conductor Siim Aimla; August 18, 2022, The Folk House at Mooste Manor