Mart Jaanson
- Works for orchestra
- Works for solo instrument(s) and orchestra
- Works for ensemble
- Works for solo instrument
- Vocal and choral music
- Music for children
- Orchestrations and arrangements
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT(S) AND ORCHESTRA
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Swedish folk tune "Maiden has a red ribbon" [Rootsi rahvaviis "On neiukesel punapaela"]Arrangement of Swedish folk tune
2009
violin, string orchestra
Fp: Epp Katariina Jaanson, chamber orchestra, conductor Lilyan Kaiv; January 23, 2010, Tartu City Museum
Works for violin and orchestra
WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE
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Searching the Tree for Ship [Laevapuu otsimine]1996
chamber orchestra: flute, oboe, clarinet, tenor saxophone, bassoon, horn, percussion, piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass
Fp: NYYD Ensemble, conductor Olari Elts; September 29, 1996, Pärnu Town Hall
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stra(Zom)UssGABE1993
4 flutes (including piccolo), alto flute, bass flute, sub-bass flute
Duos
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God [Üks kindel linn]2005
flute, piano
Fp: Monika Mattiesen (flute), Martti Raide (piano); June 18, 2005, Tartu St. John's Church, Estonian Young Composers' Festival
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Sonatina for Alto Saxophone and Piano [Sonatiin altsaksofonile ja klaverile]3 movements
1989
6'
alto saxophone, piano
Fp: Villu Veski (alto saxophone), Tanel Joamets (piano); Spring 1990, Tallinn Composers' House
Trios
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Variations [Variatsioonid]Külli Kudu's arrangement of piano piece (1995)
2015
accordion, violin, guitar
Fp: Külli Kudu (accordion), Kristo Käo (theorbo), Kadri Sepalaan (violin); May 24, 2015, Tower of Tartu St. John's Church, Estonian Composers' Festival
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Exercise No. 3 [Harjutus nr 3]1991
violin, horn, piano
Fp: Lasse Joamets (violin), Uku Ratas (horn), Tanel Joamets (piano); May 28, 1991, Tallinn Composers' House
String quartets
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String Quartet In E [Keelpillikvartett in E]1989
12'
string quartet
Fp: Julia Mets (violin), Mirja Rüütel (violin), Anneliis Lindre (viooa), Pärt Tarvas (cello); November 11, 1989, Estonian Radio White Hall, Estonian New Music Days
Sextets
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Suite for Six Instruments [Süit kuuele instrumendile]1987
flute, bassoon, trumpet, 2 violins, cello
Works for large ensemble (8+)
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Seven Words on the Cross [Seitse sõna ristil]2023
20'
organ, handbell ensemble
Fp: Tartu Arsis Handbell Ensemble, Anna Humal (organ), conductor Mari Tooming; April 8, 2023 Tartu St. Peter's Church, April 9, 2023 Karksi-Nuia Culture Centre. Arsis Handbell Ensembles, Kristel Aer (organ), conductor Aivar Mäe; April 9, 2023 Tapa St. Jacob's Church, Tallinn St. John's Church
Commissioned by: Mari Tooming, Arsis Handbell School
WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT
Works for piano
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Book of chorale preludes
2019–2021
piano or organ
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Variations [Variatsioonid]1995
30'
piano
Fp: Anto Pett (piano); February 1996, Tartu University Assembly Hall, Tartu New Music Days
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Portraits of Renaissance Dances [Portreed renessansstantsudest]1988
piano
Works for organ
VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)
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Wind [Tuul]2002
3'
2-voice choir, piano or guitar
Text: John 3:8
CD "Kõik muutub lauluks", EELK Tallinna Toompea Kaarli kogudus (2023); Female Choir of Tallinn Kaarli Congregation, Tiia Tenno (organ), conductor Kersti Petermann
Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)
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Lutheran Service with Communion Solely in Music [Luterlik armulauaga jumalateenistus üksnes muusikas]2003
90'
male quartet, mixed choir, 2 organs, percussion
Fp: Ministers quartet: Ants Tooming (tenor), Urmas Petti (tenor), Mart Jaanson (baritone), Naatan Haamer (bass), Toomas Trass (organ), Aare-Paul Lattik (organ), Tartu St. John's Church Chamber Choir, conductor Lilyan Kaiv; August 24, 2003, Kolga-Jaani St. John's Church
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Three Sacred Songs [Kolm vaimulikku laulu]1. Ye Are (Matthew 5:13a, 14, 15)
2. Father, We Ask Your Spirit (New Songbook No 284)
3. I Boast about These Bloody Wounds (New Songbook No. 248)
2002
9'
mixed choir, organ, piccolo trumpet
Fp: Tartu St. John's Church Chamber Choir, conductor Lilyan Kaiv, Aaro Tetsmann (organ), Kaido Pihelgas (piccolo trumpet); November 09, 2002, Tallinn St. John's Church
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Wayyavdél ´ělõhîm1993
4'
mixed choir (SSSAAATTTBBB), piano or percussion
Text: 1 Genesis 1:4
Fp: NYYD Festival Choir, conductor Olari Elts; November 27, 1933, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, festival "Nyyd"
Works for children’s choir and instrument(s)
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Irish folk tune "Be my vision" [Iiri rahvaviis "Ole mu nägemus"]Arrangement of Irish folk tune
2010
children's choir, flute, clarinet, 2 violins, piano, double bass
Fp: Children of sunday school of EELC Valga Deanery, Marina Treima (flute), Paavo Karp (clarinet), Eveli Roosaar and Piret Stepanov (violin), Mart Jaanson (piano), Andres Alaru (double bass); May 22, 1010; Puhja Dionysios Church
Works for joint choir or multiple choirs and instrument(s)
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Psalm 8412 movements
2015
soprano, toddlers' choir, children's choir, youth ensemble, female choir, mixed choir, 4 French horns, organ, harp
Text: Psalm 84 (in Estonian)
Fp: Karmen Puis (soprano), chamber choir, female choir, children's choir and youth ensemble of Tartu St Paul's Congregation, Tartu French horn ensemble under the direction of Kaido Otsing, Anna Humal (organ), Alli Selliov (organ), Kai Visnapuu (harp), conductors: Anna Humal, Tiina Luhamets, Katrin Aller, Maike Otsing; September 12, 2015, Tartu St Paul's Church, re-consecration and grand opening of Tartu St. Paul's Church
Works for voice(s) and instrument(s)
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Wear the Sign of the Cross [Kanna ristimärki]sacred song
2021
1-voice aong with chord signs
Text: Signe Salumets
Publisher: EELK Kirikumuusika Liit
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Our Father [Meie Isa]2004
rock ensemble
Text: Matthew 6:9-13
Fp: Ensemble Tuuletund: Eve Aarsalu (voice), Karl Kruuse (solo guitar), Taniel Põld (bass guitar), Mart Jaanson (keyboards), Janno Mäe (percussion); August 7, 2007, Palamuse Village Club
Works for voice(s) and other instrument(s)
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Psalm 12020
4'
baritone, guitar
Fp: Ott Indermitte (baritone), Paul Daniel (guitar); August 10, 2020, Sangaste Church
Commissioned by: Ott Indermitte
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Vocalise [Vokaliis]2006
male quartet, glockenspiel
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I See the Boys of Summer [Näen, kuidas suvepoisid...]Chamber cantata
1992
9'
soprano, alto, tenor, bass, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano
Text: Dylan Thomas, translated by Paul-Eerik Rummo (in Estonian)
Fp: Jana Allik (soprano), Jana Moosaar (alto), Olari Elts (tenor), Timo Lipponen (bass), Tarmo Pajusaar (clarinet), Mihkel Peäske (flute), Kaido Välja (violin), Mart Laas (cello), Heili Vaus (piano), conductor Margo Kõlar; November 26, 1992, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn, festival “Nyyd”
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Three Shakespeare’s Sonnets for Vocal, Flute & Guitar [Three Shakespeare’s Sonnets for Vocal, Flute & Guitar]1988-1990
soprano, flute, guitar, percussion
Text: Sonnets of William Shakespeare No. 1, 57 and 129
Fp: Camerata Tallinn, 1990
Works for mixed choir a cappella
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The Disciples Sadly Set a Pace [Jüngrid kurvalt seadsid sammu]sacred song
2021
mixed choir
Text: Kristjan Luhamets
Publisher: EELK Kirikumuusika Liit
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Wear the Sign of the Cross [Kanna ristimärki]sacred song
2021
mixed choir
Text: Signe Salumets
Publisher: EELK Kirikumuusika Liit
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Beyond the Horizon [Viire takka]Arrangement of Estonian folk tune
2010
mixed choir (SSAATTBB)
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Bless the Lord, My Soul [Kiida, mu hing]2007
baritone, mixed choir
Text: Ps 103:1-5, 20-22
Fp: Estonia Choir, Jaan Medri (baritone), conductor Margit Viia-Maiste; June 10, 2007, Toronto Old Saint-Andrews
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Jesus Has Deceased for Our Sins [Jeesus on surnud meie pattude eest]Lutheran Chorale
2007
mixed choir
Text: Mart Jaanson
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Christmas Triptych [Jõulutriptühhon]1. But You, Lord
2. You Don’t Know
3. He Doesn’t Cry
2006
9'
mixed choir
Text: Urmas Petti
Fp: Tartu Youth Choir, conductor Markus Leppoja; December 28, 2022 Tartu St. Paul's Church, December 29, 2022 Tallinn St. John's Church
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A Voice Crying [Hüüdja hääl]2003
4'
mixed choir
Text: Isaiah 40: 1-5
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Mart’s Solfeggio [Mardi solfedžo]1993
7'
mixed choir (SSSSAAATTTBBB)
Text: names of pitches
Fp: Chamber choir Mainor, conductor Olari Elts; March 23, 1993, Tallinn Blackheads’ Brotherhood House, Estonian Music Days Festival
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In the Symmetrical Year of Our Lord [Eniautou symmetrou Kyriou (Sümmeetrilisel Issanda aastal)]1991
3'
mixed choir (SSSSAAATTTBBB)
Text: Janika Päll
Fp: Chamber choir Mainor, conductor Olari Elts; March 23, 1993, Tallinn Blackheads’ Brotherhood House, Estonian Music Days Festival
Works for male choir a cappella
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Hilised õied (Late Flowers)Choral suite. Dedicated to Mare and Madis Kanarbik.
1. Mu laulud (My Songs)
2. Suveööl (In Summer Night)
3. Mets sureb (The Forest Is Dying)
4. Ilm on nii küm! (The Weather Is So Cold!)
5. Kevad kuldne! (Golden Spring!)
6. Viimne pisar (The Last Tear)
7. Õhtu hümnus (The Evening Hymn)
2021
male choir
Text: From Martin Lipp's collection of poetry „Hilised õied“
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja; September 28, 2021 Vanemuise Concert Hall, September 29, 2021 Estonia Concert Hall
Commissioned by: Mikk üleoja, Estonian National Male Choir
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Three Songs for Male Choir [Kolm laulu meeskoorile]1. Aiaäärne (Village Lane)
2. Tulemise laul (Song of Arriving)
3. Mihklikaanon (Michael's Canon)
2020
13'
male choir
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja; February 20, 2020, Voka Community House, February 26, 2020, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn
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The Beloved of the Lord [Issanda armastatu]cantata
2011
20'
soloists, male choir
Text: Psalm 51/2SM 11:1-17, 26-27, 12:1-25
Fp: Estonian National Male Choir, conductor Mikk Üleoja; November 24, 2011, Tallinn Methodist Church
Works for vocal ensemble
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Bereden väg för HerranArrangement of Song No 103 from Swedish Song Book
2012
4-voices male ensemble
Text: F. M. Franzén
Fp:male ensemble of Nõo church; 05.11.2012, Town Hall Square 8, Tartu, Gustav II Adolf’s day reception
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Wind Takes Away a Petal from the Bloom [Hull a levél a virágról]Arrangement of Eino Tamberg’s song Wind Takes Away a Petal from the Bloom
2012
4-voices male ensemble
Text: Sándor Petöfi
Fp:male ensemble of Nõo church; 27.09.2012, Tartu St. Paul’s Church, XII Conference of Finno-Ugric Clergy
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Why Do I Sing [Miks ma laulan]2006
2'
male quartet
Text: Martin Lipp
CD “Nõo Lipp” (2010); Male ensemble of Nõu church
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I Have Loved You [Sind ma olen (Tarantella)]2003
male quartet
Text: Hando Runnel
Fp: Ants Tooming (I tenor), Urmas Petti (II tenor), Mart Jaanson (baritone), Naatan Haamer (bass); Autumn 2003, Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, Tartu
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN
Songs for children
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Light Load [Kerge koorem]sacred song for children and youth
2012
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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Holy Mountain [Püha mägi]sacred song for children and youth
2011
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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God’s Temple [Jumala tempel]sacred song for children and youth
2010
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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On the Way [Oleme teel]sacred song for children and youth
2009
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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Tree and Its Branches [Puu ja tema oksad]sacred song for children and youth
2008
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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Living Stones [Elavad kivid]sacred song for children and youth
2007
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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What God Wants from Us? [Mida tahab Jumal meilt?]sacred song for children and youth
2004
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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Oh, Christmas, Come Merrily! [Oh jõulud, tulge rõõmsasti]sacred song for children and youth
2003
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Meelis Saal
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Wind Hour [Tuuletund]sacred song for children and youth
2003
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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Bread Song [Leivalaul]sacred song for children and youth
2002
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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Song of Salvage [Päästmise laul]sacred song for children and youth
2002
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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In Silent Week [Vaiksel nädalal]sacred song for children and youth
2001
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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Jesus Calms the Storm [Jeesus vaigistab tormi]sacred song for children and youth
2001
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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Joseph’s Story [Joosepi lugu]sacred song for children and youth
2001
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
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Sunday School Song [Pühapäevakoolilaul]sacred song for children and youth
2001
voice, accompaniment (guitar or piano)
Text: Mart Jaanson
ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
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Wind Takes Away a Petal from the Bloom [Tuul viib õilmelt lehe ära]Arrangement of Eino Tamberg's song of the same title
2012
4-voices male ensemble
Text: Sándor Petöfi (trnsl. Ellen Niit)
Fp: male ensemble of Nõo church, 10.08.2012, Nõo St. Lawrence Church
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Air varié sur un thème de Paccini, Op. 89 No. 1Arrangement of Charles Dancla violin piece
2010
violin, string orchestra
Fp: Joosep Reimaa (violin), Eller Sinfonietta, conductor Lilyan Kaiv; December 17, 2010, University of Tartu Assembly Hall
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Fantasia Espagnole, Op. 15 [Fantasia Espagnole op. 15]Arrangement of William H. Potstock's violin piece
2010
violin, castanet, string orchestra
Fp: Toomas Hendrik Ellervee (violin), Eller Sinfonietta, conductor Lilyan Kaiv; December 17, 2010, University of Tartu Assembly Hall
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I Would Like to Be Like... [Olla ma tahaksin]Arrangement of Sirje Kaasik's song for children's choir
2010
children's choir, flute, clarinet, 2 violins, piano, double bass, percussion
Fp: Children of sunday school of EELC Valga Deanery, Marina Treima (flute), Paavo Karp (clarinet), Eveli Roosaar and Piret Stepanov (violin), Mart Jaanson (piano), Andres Alaru (double bass), Timo Lige (percussion); May 22, 1010; Puhja Dionysios Church
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Night Is Fragrant, Rain Comes Down [Öö lõhnab, vihma sajab]Arrangement of Ludwig van Beethoven's "Ode to joy"
2010
soloist, mixed choir, string quartet
Text: Hando Runnel
Fp: Mixed choir of Vanemuise Society, Sander Sokk (tenor), string quartet of Heino Eller Tartu Music School, conductor Ain Tarro; May 29, 2010, University of Tartu Assembly Hall
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Who Has Created the Flower [Kes on loonud lillekese]Arrangement of Anonymus's song
2010
children's choir, flute, clarinet, violin, metallophone, piano, double bass
Fp: Children of sunday school of EELC Valga Deanery, Marina Treima (flute), Paavo Karp (clarinet), Eveli Roosaar (violin), Mart Jaanson (piano), Andres Alaru (double bass); May 22, 1010; Puhja Dionysios Church
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God [Üks kindel linn ja varjupaik]Arrangement of a Lutheran chorale. Melody and text Martin Luther (translatad into Estonian by Ferdinand Hörschelmann)
2009
female choir, organ
Text: Song- and prayer book 163
Fp: Project choir of the EELC Church Music Union, Kadri Ploompuu (organ), conductor Eve Padar; November 11, 2010, Tallinn St. John's Church
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God [Üks kindel linn ja varjupaik]Arrangement of a Lutheran chorale. Melody and text Martin Luther (translated into Estonian by Ferdinand Hörschelmann)
2009
mixed choir, organ
Text: Song- and prayer book 163
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God [Üks kindel linn ja varjupaik]Arrangement of a Lutheran chorale. Melody and text martin Luther (translated into Estonian by Ferdinand Hörschelmann)
2009
3-voice (SAB) mixed choir (youth choir), organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 163
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Now Thank We All Our God [Oh võtkem Jumalat]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody Johann Crüger, text Martin Rinckart
2009
female choir, organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 302
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Now Thank We All Our God [Oh võtkem Jumalat]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody Johann Crüger, text Martin Rinckart
2009
mixed choir, organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 302
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Now Thank We All Our God [Oh võtkem Jumalat]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody Johann Crüger, text Martin Rinckart
2009
3-voice (SAB) mixed choir (youth choir), organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 302
Fp: November 26, 2011
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Now, Christians, Sing [Nüüd, ristirahvas, laula sa]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody and text by Martin Luther
2009
female choir, organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 323
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Now, Christians, Sing [Nüüd, ristirahvas, laula sa]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody and text Martin Luther
2009
mixed choir, organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 323
Fp: March 21, 2011, Tallinn Holy Spirit Church
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Now, Christians, Sing [Nüüd, ristirahvas, laula sa]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody and text Martin Luther
2009
3-voice (SAB) mixed choir (youth choir), organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 323
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O God, Thou Faithful God [Oh vaga Jumal, kes]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody and text Johann Heerman
2009
female choir, organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 326
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O God, Thou Faithful God [Oh vaga Jumal, kes]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody and text Johann Heerman
2009
mixed choir, organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 326
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O God, Thou Faithful God [Oh vaga Jumal, kes]Arrangement of Lutheran choral. Melody and text Johann Heerman
2009
3-voice (SAB) mixed choir (youth choir), organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 326
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O Jesus, Thy Pain [Oh, Jeesus, Sinu valu]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody Hans Leo Hassler, text Paul Gerhardt
2009
female choir, organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 94: 1-3, 6
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O Jesus, Thy Pain [Oh, Jeesus, Sinu valu]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody Hans Leo Hassler, text Paul Gerhardt
2009
mixed choir, organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 94: 1-3, 6
Fp: March 21, 2011, Tallinn Holy Spirit Church
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O Jesus, Thy Pain [Oh, Jeesus, Sinu valu]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody Hans Leo Hassler, text Paul Gerhardt
2009
3-voice (SAB) mixed choir (youth choir), organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and payer book 94: 1-3, 6
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Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices [Oh anna tuhat keelt Sa mulle]Arrangement of a Lutheran chorale. Melody Johann Balthasar König, text Johann Mentzer (translated into Estonian by Fr. Hasselblatt)
2009
female choir, organ, trumpet
Text: Song- and prayer book 301: 1-3, 7, 8
Fp: Project choir of the EELC Church Music Union, Kadri Ploompuu (organ), conductor Eve Padar; November 11, 2010, Tallinn St. John's Church
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Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices [Oh anna tuhat keelt Sa mulle]Arrangement of Lutheran chorale. Melody Johann Balthasar König, text Johann Mentzer (translated into Estonian Fr. Hasselblatt)
2009
mixed choir, organ ad libitum
Text: Song- and prayer book 301: 1, 3, 7, 8
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Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices [Oh anna tuhat keelt Sa mulle]Arrangement of a Lutheran chorale. Melody Johann Balthasar König, text Johann Mentzer (translated into Estonian by Fr. Hasselblatt)
2009
4-voice (SATB) mixed choir (youth choir), piano or hammond organ
Text: Song- and prayer book 301: 1, 3, 7, 8
Fp: November 26, 2011
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9 Christmas Songs from Childhood [9 jõululaulu lapsepõlvest]Arrangements of Christmas songs for mixed choir:
1. Heiligste Nacht (1988/2003. Melody Sauburg 1783, text Ch. B. Verspoell, Estonian translation M. Jaanson)
2. O du fröhliche (1988/2011. Sicilian folk tune, text J. D. Falk, Estonian translation J. W. Jannsen)
3. Süßer die Glocken nie klingen (1988/2011. Thuringian folk tune, text Fr. W. Kritzinger)
4. Alle Jahre wieder (1988/2011. Melody Friedrich Silcher, text Wilhelm Hey)
5. Morgen, Kinder, wird's was geben (1988/2003. Melody Carl Gottlieb Hering, text Philipp von Bartsch, Estonian translation M. Jaanson)
6. Morgen kommt der Weihnachtsmann (1989/2011. German children's Christmas carol, Estonian translation M. Jaanson, for soprano and mixed choir)
7. Ihr, Kinderlein, kommet (1988/2011. Melody J. A. P. Schulz, text Ch. v Schmidt)
8. Kling, Glöckchen, klingelingeling (2011. German folk tune, text Karl Enslin, Estonian translation M. Jaanson)
9. Raska fötter springa tripp, tripp, tripp (2011. Melody Emmy Köhler, text Sigfrid Sköldberg-Pettersson)
1988-2011
mixed choir
Fp: Saku Mixed Choir Tuljak, conductors Sven Peterson and Kristina Kodas; December 18, 2011, Saku Manor
Publisher: SP Muusika