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LIST OF MAIN WORKS

 

Music for symphony and chamber orchestras

A CHANT OF BAMBOO for bamboo-flute (recommended: Japanese uta-shinobue, 6 hon-choshi), perc and string orchestra, 16 min, 2001, commissioned by Hiroyuki Koinuma & Tallinn Philharmonic Society, published by ERP, première recording by ERP, first page, press resonance
Download: fragm, live rec, 179 sec, mp3, 3486 KB

CHANT OF THE CELESTIAL LAKE, the concerto for flute and string orchestra, 1999, 29 min, commissioned by Tallinn Philharmonic Society, published by CultureWare Music Publ, prèmiere recording by CCn’C with Maarika & Kristjan Järvi and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, first page, press resonance
Download: fragm, 101 sec, mp3, 1591 KB

CALL OF SACRED DRUMS for taiko ensemble and symphony orchestra, dedicated to Sherab Dölma, 30 min, commissioned by Grafenegg Festival, première by Hayashi Eitetsu ensemble, Tonkünstler Symphony Orchestra and Kristjan Järvi, first page, press resonance
Download: fragm, 179 sec, live rec, mp3, 2809 KB

RETURN TO NOWHERE for synthesizer, percussion and symphony orchestra, 20 min, 2007, première – Apr 2007 in Tallinn by Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, commissioned by Estonian Music Days, première recording by Estonian Radio, published by ERP, first page, press resonance
Download: fragm, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, live rec, 216 sec, mp3, 4940 KB

CHAPTER TWO for symphony orchestra, 13 min, 2003/04, commissioned by the city of Tartu and Vanemuine Concert House, premièred by Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, published by ERP, first page

PENULTIMATE CHAPTER for symphony orchestra, 2004, commissioned by Paavo Järvi, 9-10 min, published by ERP, first page

THE WHITE CONCERTO for guitar and orchestra, commissioned by Boris Björn Bagger, 3 movements, 18 min, 1991, published by Edition 49, première recording by Tiit Peterson and Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, first page, buy the score from Di-Arezzo, press resonance
 Download: performed by Slava Grigoryan, mov III, fragm, 112 sec, mp3, 1525 KB

FUGUE AND HYMN for symphony orchestra, 9 min, 1982, published by Edition 49, première recording by Electroshock, buy the score from Di-Arezzo, press resonance
Download: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra & Peeter Lilje, fragm, 60 sec, mp3, 236 KB

PRAYER-WHEEL for chamber orchestra, 2006, 10 min, commissioned by European Union Chamber Orchestra, première – Nov 2006 in Sweden, published by ERP, first page

GATES, suite for symphony orchestra, 5 movements, 1982, 12 min, prèmiere recording by Melodiya

CONCERTO PICCOLO for harpsichord and chamber orchestra, 3 movements, 1976, 14 min, published by Edition 49, première recording by Antes Edition Classics, buy the score from Di-Arezzo, press resonance

CONCERTO GROSSO for symphony orchestra, 3 movements, 1980, 11 min, published by Edition 49, première recording by Melodiya

CONCERTO FOR TWO CHAMBER ORCHESTRAS, 3 movements, commissioned by Yleisradio (Finland) and Estonian Radio, published by Edition 49, première recording by Yleisradio, first page, press resonance

HANDBELL SYMPHONY for handbells and symphony orchestra, 3 movements, 30 min, 1995, commissioned by English handbell ensemble Arsis, published by Edition 49, première recording by Antes Edition Classics, first page, press resonance
Download: Arsis & Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, fragm, 60 sec, mp3, 236 KB

OCCIDENTAL PARANOIA, concerto for piano and symphony orchestra, 5 movements, 1997, 40 min, commissioned by Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, first page, press resonance

SILVER CONCERTO for soprano saxophone, percussion and chamber orchestra, 22 min, commissioned by Anders Paulsson and the Festival of Estonian Music, 1998, published by CultureWare Music Publ, première recording by Estonian Radio, first page, press resonance
 Download: Silver Concerto, mov I, Anders Paulsson & Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, fragm, 114 sec, mp3, 1329 KB

NATURE MORTE WITH ORGAN for organ and symphony orchestra, 1982, premièred by Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, published by Edition 49, buy the score from Di-Arezzo

IN MEMORIAM HM, arrangement for symphony orchestra, 4 min, 2005, published by ERP, première recording by Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
 Download: live rec, fragm, mp3, 104 sec, 984 KB


Oratorial works, cantatas, choral music

SUPREME SILENCE for female voice, male choir and handbell ensemble, 4 movements, lyrics in Tibetan and Sanskrit, 1997, duration 49 min, commissioned by Nyyd-Festival and Estonian National Concert Institute, published by CultureWare Music Publ, première recording by CCn’C, first page, more info, press resonance
Download: Supreme Silence, mov IV, Estonian National male Choir RAM & Kristjan Järvi, fragm, 130 sec, mp3, 990 KB

ALSO SPRACH NIETZSCHE for tenor, bass, male choir and tubular bells, lyrics in German by Friedrich Nietzsche, 12 min, 2004, commissioned by Estonian Music Festival, published by ERP, première recording by Estonian Radio, first page, press resonance

GREEN TĀRĀ, cantata for female voice, girls’ choir, trombones and percussion, lyrics in Tibetan and Sanskrit, 29 min, commissioned by Ellerhein Choir, 2000, published by ERP, première recording by Estonian Radio, first page, press resonance
Download; Green Tārā, Sevara Nazarkhan & Ellerhein, fragm, 185 sec, mp3, 4250 KB

PLANET CANTATA for countertenor soloist, male choir, handbell ensemble and tānpūrā, lyrics in English by J-E Berendt, 19 min, 1999, commissioned by Universal Records, published by CultureWare Music Publ / Sony Music, première recording by Universal, first page, press resonance
Download: Planet Cantata, Estonian National Male Choir, fragm, 157 sec, mp3, 3590 KB

CHRYSANTHEMUM GARDEN CHANT, cantata for mixed choir and bamboo-flute (recommended: Japanese uta-shinobue, 3 and 8 hon-choshi), lyrics in Japanese language by Matsuo Bashō (1644-94), duration 15-19 min, 2005, published by ERP, commissioned by Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus, première 06.10.05 in Tokyo, première recording by Nippon Hoso Kyokay (NHK), first page
 Download, live recording in Tokyo by NHK, fragm, 107 sec, mp3, 1242 KB

NEW YEAR CANTATA for boys’ choir and English handbells, lyrics in Latin – anonymous & Fidelis Rädle, ca 15 min, 2006, commissioned by Estonian National Opera Boys’ Choir, première in Dec 2006 in Riga, first page

LULLABY OF ST MARY’S LAND for mixed choir and symphony orchestra, 10 min, 1980, published by Edition 49, première recording by Estonian Radio

2000 YEARS AFTER THE BIRTH OF CHRIST for early music consort and contemporary orchestra, lyrics by German Christian poets, 60 min, 1990, published by Edition 49, première recording by Antes Edition Classics, first page, press resonance, buy the score from Di-Arezzo


Chamber music, organ music

DIGITAL LOVE for flute and violin, 9 min, 1993, published by Edition 49, No M-2043-0191-1, prèmiere recording by Antes Edition Classics, buy the score from Di-Arezzo, press resonance

TO HIS HIGHNESS SALVADOR D for flute, violin and guitar, also the arrangement for violin, vibraphone and guitar, 3 movements, 12 min, 1989, commissioned by “Camerata Tallinn”, Award of Estonian Music 1990, published by Edition 49, première recording by Warner Classics / Finlandia Records, buy the score from Di-Arezzo, press resonance
Download, To His Highness Salvador D, mov I, fragm, 133 sec, mp3, 3050 KB

MYSTICAL UNITING for flute, violin and guitar, also there are arrangements (1) for flute and guitar, (2) for violin and guitar, 9 min, 1991, commissioned by “Camerata Tallinn”, published by Edition 49, No M-2034-0174-4 first page of the arrangement for flute and guitar, No M-2043-0523-0, première recording by Antes Edition Classics, buy the score from Di-Arezzo, press resonance

FOUR ENGRAVINGS OF REVAL for chamber ensemble, 4 movements, 9 min, 1988, commissioned by “Tallinn Barocco”, Award of Estonian Music 1989, published by ERES Edition, No 1948, première recording by Antes Edition Classics, press resonance

WRONG USERNAME OR PASSWORD! for soprano saxophone and celesta / piano, 2005, 10 min, commissioned by Estonian Music Festival, published by ERP, première recording by Estonian Radio, first page, press resonance
 Download: live rec, fragm, 88 sec, mp3, 862 KB

SYMPHONY OF CONTEMPLATION, 3 pieces for piano, 1983, published by Eres Edition, No 2179, première recording by Eres, first page, press resonance

PASTORAL OF COMPUTERIZED WORLD for flute, cello and piano, 3 movements, comissioned by UNESCO for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of UNESCO, 1995, published by ERES Edition, No 2710, première recording by Warner Classics / Finlandia Records, first page, press resonance, video
Download: fragm, 57 sec, mp3, 223 KB

DANCE OF THE MOON GODDESS for guitar, 5 min, 1996, published by Edition 49, première recording by Estonian Radio, first page, buy the score from Di-Arezzo, press resonance

CHANT OF LUNAR RAINBOW for organ, commissioned by Tallinn Organ Festival, 1996, published by Eres Edition, No 2719, first page

FATA MORGANA for piano, 5 min, 1975, published by Eres Edition, No 1947, première recording by Warner Classics / Finlandia Records, first page, press resonance

FORTY-TWO for oboe and organ, also there are arrangements (1) for trumpet in D and organ, (2) for electric guitar and organ, (3) for chamber orchestra, 1997, published by Eres Edition, No 2730, première recording by SaluMuusik, first page, press resonance
 Download, fragm, performed by Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, 77 sec, mp3, 1052 KB

REVERENCE for piano or harpsichord, fugue on two themes by J S Bach, 4 min, 1978, published by ERP, première recording by Melodiya, first page

SIX PROMS, suite for Baroque organ, 2001, published by ERP, première recording by Estonian Radio, first page
Download: Six Proms, fragm, 68 sec, mp3, 332 KB

BRASS ECHO for 3 wind ensembles, 20 min, 2003, commissioned by Viljandi Early Music Festival, published by ERP, first page, press resonance

ALEATORY HEAVY for violin, vibraphone and electric guitar, 15 min, commissioned by the Festival of Estonian Music, published by CultureWare Music Publ, première recording by VGV Trio at Estonian Radio, first page, press resonance
Download: Aleatory heavy, fragm, 76 sec, mp3, 331 KB

INTRODUCTION AND FUGUE for piano, 1982, première recording by Estonian Radio,  first page

IN MEMORIAM HM for early music consort, 4 min, 2005, published by ERP, première recording by Estonian Radio,  first page


Ethno, electronics

BEING AND NOTHINGNESS IN KOSTABI’S ATELIER, co-author Siiri Sisask, commissioned by Tallin Philharmonic Society, published by Maren Musikverlag 2006, première recording by SaluMuusik, press resonance
Download: Video with Fine 5, Estonian TV, fragm, 5 min 13 sec, wmv, 37.8 MB

LIGHT OF GOLDEN DRUM for pre-recorded tape and live electronics, commissioned by NYYD-Festival, press resonance

EVENING MUSIC for violin, synthesizer and percussion, 1985, 16 min, première recording by Melodiya  

NINE MANTRAS for voices, oriental instruments and electronics, trad lyrics, 1992, 11 min,  published by Erdenklang, première recording by Erdenklang  

RELAXATION, therapeutic music for voices, oriental instruments and electronics, trad lyrics, 1991, 21 min, published by Erdenklang, première recording by Erdenklang  

GOTHIC TRIANGLE, tower-music, co-composed by Erkki-Sven Tüür and Lepo Sumera, commissioned by NYYD-Festival, press resonance

THE HEART OF THE BEAR, sound-track of movie, film-director Arvo Iho, a joint project of  Estonia, Germany, Russia, and Czech Republic
Download: fragm, 61 sec, mp3, 239 KB

J LIVED IN INDIA for keyboards and percussion, co-composer Brian Melvin, 2004

B IN THE TEMPLE for keyboards and percussion, co-composer Brian Melvin, 2004, première recording by Yama Records
Download: fragm, 129 sec, mp3, 2970 KB

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