Juhan Zeiger

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • Suite on Mansi Themes [Süit voguli teemadel]
    1965
    symphony orchestra
  • Rhapsody on Estonian Themes [Rapsoodia eesti teemadel]
    1963
    symphony orchestra

Works for wind orchestra

  • Battle on Lake Ümera [Lahing Ümera jõel]
    1967
    wind orchestra
  • Bloom, the Land and Roar, the Sea [Õitse, maa ja müha, meri]
    Arranged by Eduard Tamm
    1937
    wind orchestra

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

Quartets

  • Suite on Estonian Themes [Süit eesti teemadel]
    1955
    wind quartet: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon
    CD „Music of Eastern Europe“, Centaur (1995); Ensemble Viento
    Manuscript

Wind quintets

  • Six Miniatures on Lithuanian Themes [Kuus miniatuuri leedu teemadel]
    1. Through the Grove
    2. Game Song. Allegretto, tranquillo assai
    3. Sad Song. Molto lento
    4. Sun Rises from the East. Tranquillo assai
    5. Evening Song. Flebile
    6. What a Wonder. Scherzo. Allegro assai


    1967
    wind quintet
    Manuscript
  • Suite on Finnish Folk Motifs [Süit soome rahvamotiividel]
    1. Plowman's Song. Andante molto tranquillo
    2. Cattle Horn and Shepherd Boys' Dance. Tempo rubato, tranquillo assai
    3. Intermedium: Waltz. Tempo di valse. Flebile
    4. At the Grove. Grave
    5. Loping-dance. Allegro giocoso
    1957
    wind quintet
    Manuscript
  • Suite on Buryat-Mongolian Themes [Süit burjaat-mongoli teemadele]
    1. Path in the Mountains. Molto moderato
    2. On the High Mountain. Andante mosso, ma molto cantabile
    3. Young Grandmother. Allegretto grazioso
    4. Daughter-in-law and Father-in-law. Allegretto grazioso
    5. Pioneers' March. Tempo di marcia
    6. I Will Wait for You. Andante sostenuto
    7. Jehhor, dance. Vivace assai
    wind quintet
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for violin

  • Gavotte [Gavott]
    violin
    Fp: Hugo Schüts (violin)

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Ballad of Perished „Russalka“ [Ballaad hukkunud „Russalkast“]
    1956
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Zeiger
  • Plowman's Song [Künnimehe laul]
    based on Saaremaa island folk song
    1953
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    6 CD-s „Tiit Kuusik“, Digitrade, Kaido Kuusik Video (2011); Tiit Kuusik (baritone), Elsa Avesson (piano)
    Manuscript
  • Foretaste of Spring [Surma eelkevad]
    1938
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Zeiger
  • Elegy [Eleegia]
    1922
    voice, piano
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
  • Herdsman's Song [Karjaselaul]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • If You Will Be My Husband [Kui tuled minule mehele]
    based on Kuusalu folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore (in Estonian), Russian translation by Leonid Smirnov
    Manuscript
  • My Brother, the Zither Player [Kanneldajast vend]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Orphan's song [Vaeslapse laul]
    based on Estonian folk song
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    CD „Ei saa mitte vaiki olla. Eesti rahvalaul eesti heliloojate seades“ [Estonian folk songs], Jüri Pärg (2006); Jüri Pärg (baritone), Toivo Peäske (piano)
    Manuscript
  • Party at Seaside Kolkhoz [Pidu rannakolhoosis]
    voice, piano
    Text: Muia Veetamm based on Estonian folklore
    Manuscript
  • Seafaring near Viirelaiu Island [Viire takka]
    based on Estonian folk song
    2'
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    CD „Ei saa mitte vaiki olla. Eesti rahvalaul eesti heliloojate seades“ [Estonian folk songs], Jüri Pärg (2006); Jüri Pärg (baritone), Toivo Peäske (piano)
    Manuscript
  • Should I Get a Wife [Võtaks naise]
    humoresque
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Zeiger after folklore
    Manuscript
  • Sister Islands [Sõsarsaared]
    Music on the basis of Estonian folklore
    voice, piano
  • Spring Waltz [Kevadvalss]
    Music and text on the basis of Estonian folklore
    voice, piano
  • Summer Evening [Suveõhtu]
    Music on the basis of Estonian folklore
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Zeiger
  • The Village Is Telling Me [Küla mul ütleb]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • When I Was Invited to the Wedding [Kui mind pulma kutsuti]
    humoresque based on Kuusalu folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript

Works for choir a cappella

  • Shine, Christmas Sun [Jõulupäike, paista sa]
    1937
    3-voice choir
    Text: Aleksander Abel
  • Bloom, the Land and Roar, the Sea [Õitse, maa ja müha, meri]
    1-voice choir
    Text: Karl Eller
  • Singers' Flag Song [Lauljate lipulaul]
    2-voice choir

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Party at Seaside Kolkhoz [Pidu rannakolhoosis]
    1951
    mixed choir
    Text: Muia Veetamm
  • Gate Game [Väravamäng]
    1947
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • In Memory of the Fallen [Langenute mälestuseks]
    1942
    mixed choir
    Text: Mart Raud
  • Püha – Sanctus
    1937
    3'
    mixed choir
    CD „Pärnu Ülejõe Gümnaasium“, Pärnu Ülejõe Gümnaasium (2000); Mixed choir of Pärnu Ülejõe Gymnasium, male ensemble Kavalerid, girls' ensemble, soloists
  • The One Who Was Crucified [Ristilöödu]
    1937
    mixed choir
    Text: Leopold Raudkepp
  • Land With Us [Maa meiega]
    1936
    mixed choir
    Text: Mart Raud
  • Bloom, the Land and Roar, the Sea [Õitse, maa ja müha, meri]
    1935
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eller
    CD „...südames sügaval. Juhatab Uno Järvela“, Estonian Choral Association (2016); State Academic Male Choir, Theatre Estonia Opera Chorus, Male Choir of Finnish Boys (Soomepoisid), Choir of Music Education Institute of the Estonian Academy of Music, Revalia Boy's Choir, Piret Aidulo (organ), conductor Uno Järvela
    CD „Kodus kõik on kõige parem“, ERR (2008); Estonian Radio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
    CD „Karjapoiss on kuningas“, Eesti Raadio (1999); Estonian Radio Children's Choir, conductor Kadri Hunt
  • I Don't Own a Home [Ei mul ole isamaja]
    1932
    mixed choir
  • Dear Brother, When You Go to War [Kui lähed sõtta sõdimaie (Vennakene, hellakene)]
    1926
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • At the Grassland in the Village [Vainul]
    Russian folk song
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Blacksmith [Sepp]
    Lithuanian folk song
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Crane [Kurg]
    Ukrainian folk song
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Galja
    Ukrainian folk song
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Hey, Heave Ho! [Hei, hoogu]
    Russian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • In Water Meadow [Luhas]
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Zeiger
  • Invitation to Dance [Kutse tantsule]
    Estonian folk song
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Zeiger on the basis of the folklore
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    Byelorussian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Night Herdsmen [Õitselised]
    Estonian folk song
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Our Jass Went to Make Hay [Meie Jass läks heinale]
    Byelorussian folk song
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
  • Sun Is Setting [Päike veereb]
    Lithuanian folk song
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore

Works for female choir a cappella

  • In Memory of the Fallen [Langenute mälestuseks]
    arranged for female choir by Voldemar Leemets
    1937
    female choir
    Text: Mart Raud
  • Bloom, the Land and Roar, the Sea [Õitse, maa ja müha, meri]
    arranged for female choir by Voldemar Leemets
    female choir (2-voice)
  • Sanctus
    Arranged by Aarne Männik
    3'
    female choir
    Publisher: Estonian Female Song Society

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Ann was Proud [Ann oli uhke]
    1957
    male choir
    Text: Juhan Zeiger
  • Suitor's Song from Hiiumaa [Hiiu kosjalugu]
    1951
    male choir
    Text: folklore
  • Choir of Little Thomas [Tooma laulukoor]
    1949
     male choir
    Text: Neeme Laanepõld
  • Bloom, the Land and Roar, the Sea [Õitse, maa ja müha, meri]
    Arranged by Veljo Tormis
    male choir
    Text: Karl Eller
  • Dear Brother [Vennakene, hellakene]
    male choir (2-voice)
    Text: folklore
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    Byelorussian folk tune
    male choir
    Text: folklore

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • Come Again, the Christmas Miracle [Jõua jälle jõuluime]
    1937
    children's choir
    Text: Hugo Wühner
  • Peace [Rahu]
    1937
    children's choir
    Text: Ado Reinvald
  • Püha – Sanctus
    1937
    3'
    children's choir
  • Santa Claus [Jõulutaat]
    1937
    children's choir
    Text: humoresque
  • Waiting for the Christmas [Jõuaks küll need jõulud tulla]
    1937
    children's choir
    Text: on the basis of folklore
  • Wearing a Glistering Crown [Sätendavat krooni kannab]
    1937
    children's choir
    Text: Juhan Zeiger
  • In Memory of the Fallen [Langenute mälestuseks]
    1936
    children's choir
    Text: Mart Raud
  • Dear Brother [Vennakene, hellakene]
    children's choir (1-voice)
    Text: folklore
  • To Lark [Lõokesele]
    children's choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Instrumental works for children

  • Lullaby [Viire takka]
    Arranged by Karl Sillakivi
    piano

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Music to plays

  • Music for William Shakespear's tragedy „Macbeth“
    1924
    Fp: March 25, 1924, Estonian Drama Theatre, stage director Paul Sepp

FOLKSY MUSIC

  • Polka [Ülejalapolka]
    1951
    folk music orchestra
  • Alutaguse Bagpipe [Alutaguse torupill]
    folk music orchestra
  • Haanja Polka [Haanja polka]
    folk music orchestra
  • Heel Polka [Kontsapolka]
    folk music ensemble
  • Instrumental Piece from Viljandimaa [Viljandimaa pillilugu]
    arranged by Milvi Korsen
    folk music orchestra
  • Piece from Võrumaa [Võrumaa pillilugu (Marupolka)]
    folk music orchestra
  • Plowman's Song [Künnimehe laul]
    folk music orchestra: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, accordion, 1st and 2nd soprano-zither, tenor-zither, bass-zither, accord-zither, 1st and 2nd violin, viola, cello
    Manuscript
  • To the Field [Põllule]
    folk music orchestra
  • Viru Contra Dance [Viru kontratants]
    folk music orchestra
  • When I Was Invited to the Wedding [Kui mind pulma kutsuti]
    humoresque
    folk music orchestra: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, accordion, 1st and 2nd soprano-zither, tenor-zither, bass-zither, accord-zither, 1st and 2nd violin, viola, cello
    Manuscript