Kairi Kosk
- Works for the stage
- Works for orchestra
- Works for solo instrument(s) and orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Electronic, electro-acoustic and multimedia works
WORKS FOR THE STAGE
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Dancing Music2002
15'
percussion (3 players), dancer, live electronics, fixed media
Fp: students of Royal Conservatory of The Hague: Diego Espinoza, Ton Risco, Roberto Oliveira, Amaranta Fernandez, Kairi Kosk; June 19, 2002, Zwembad theatre, Hague, Netherlands
FpEst: Vambola Krigul, Anneli Kadakas, Sandra Annuste, Kairi Kosk; October 12, 2002, Autumn Festival of the Estonian Academy of Music
Operas
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The Last Unicorn [Viimane ükssarvik]chamber opera
1999
22'
2 sopranos, 2 narrators, instrumental ensemble: 2 clarinets, violin, double-bass, accordion, percussion
Text: from the fairy-tale of Peter Soyer Beagle
Fp: produced by Rene Nõmmik and dance group Fine Five, Kaia Urb and Aile Asszonyi (singers), Kairi Kosk and Ülo Krigul (narrativists), instrumental ensemble, conductor Hendrik Vestmann; April 24, 2000, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA
Works for saxophone and orchestra
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Cyclone [Madalrõhkkond]1997
8'
solo tenor saxophone, chamber orchestra: 2 flutes, oboe, english horn, clarinet, horn, 2 trombones, tuba, percussion (2 players), celesta, harp, 2 violins, viola, cello, double-bass
Works for piano and orchestra
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
Duos
Trios
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Duo for Three [Duo kolmele]1997
7'
oboe, clarinet, trumpet
Fp: Ivar Säde (clarinet), Tatjana Sulitsenko (oboe), Mihkel Metsala (trumpet); June 22, 1998, concert exam of Estonian Academy of Music, Composers’ Union Hall
Quintets
Septets
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)
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The Seasons [Aastaajad]1. The Winter
2. The Spring
3. The Summer
4. The Autumn
1996
15'
soprano, mixed choir, oboe, cello, percussion, tape
Text: Kairi Kosk, clippings from Estonian newspapers in 1996
Fp: chamber choir and ensemble of Estonian Academy of Music, conductor Toomas Kapten; November 23, 1997, Eesti Kontsert chamber hall, Tallinn, festival Nyyd
CD “Estonian Academy of Music 1919-1999”, Estonian Academy of Music (1999); project choir and ensemble of the Estonian Academy of Music, Aile Asszonyi (soprano), conductor Toomas Kapten
Works for voice(s) and instrument(s)
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Haze on Trees [Udu puile]2008
5'
mezzo-soprano, flute, piano
Text: folklore
Fp: TriOst: Elo Tammsalu (mezzo-soprano), Nina Holsbach (flute), Kairit Siidra (piano); May 29, 2008, Pavilion of Essen Philharmonie
Commissioned by: Essen Philharmonie
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Songs of Night [Kolme tähega öö laulud]1. The Moon
2. A Tree
3. The Air
4. A Dream
1996
12'
soprano, flute, piano
Text: Kairi Kosk
Fp: Elo Tammsalu (soprano), Vivian Maripuu (flute), Kairit Siidra (piano); May 8, 1998 (“Moon” only). Premiere of complete cycle: Elo Tammsalu (soprano), Vivian Maripuu (flute), Kairit Siidra (piano); concert exam of Estonian Academy of Music, June 22, 1998
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
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1. From Hell
2. Like Ice Crystals
3. From Heaven
2001
8'
soprano, guitar
Text: quotations from letters of serial killers Jack the Ripper and Red Ripper (From the Hell), Kairi Kosk (Like Ice Crystals), quotations from the interview with Mother Theresa (From Heaven) (in Estonian and English)
Fp: Kaia Urb (soprano), Heiki Mätlik (guitar); April 6, 2002, Kadriorg Palace, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Kaia Urb
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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Ninuo2000
5'
soprano or countertenor, mixed choir
Text: Kairi Kosk (in Estonian)
Fp: Chamber Choir Voces Musicales, conductor Risto Joost; October 18, 2000, Autumn Festival of the Estonian Academy of Music
Commissioned by: Autumn Festival of the Estonian Academy of Music
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The Dog of Jesus [Jeesuse koer]1996
3'
mixed choir
Text: Kairi Kosk
ELECTRONIC, ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AND MULTIMEDIA WORKS
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Dancing Music2002
15'
fixed media
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2001
6'
cello, fixed media
Fp: Aare Tammesalu (cello); April 9, 2001, Estonian Academy of Music Chamber Hall, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Remembrance [Meenutus]1999
4'
guitar, fixed media
Fp: Lauri Jõeleht (guitar); March 27, 1999, Tallinn House of Tourism, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
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Sweet Chestnut Blossoms [Kastaniõied]1999
3'
fixed media