Orchestral works
A CHANT OF BAMBOO for bamboo-flute (suggested Japanese uta-shinobue, 6 hon-choshi) and chamber orchestra (tubular bells, bronze plate, 4 okedo-daiko‘s or tom-toms, vl solo, vl I, vl II, vla solo, vla, cello solo, cello, dbl bass), 16 min, 2001, score 68 pages, commissioned by Hiroyuki Koinuma & Tallinn Philharmonic Society, published by ERP, premiere recording by ERP; pages 1-19, media reviews, score and parts available at Estonian Music Information Centre
Fragment, live rec, 2 min 59 sec, mp3
Live video with Neeme Punder (bamboo flute), Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta and conductor Jüri Alperten on YouTube
CANZONE CAPRICCIOSA for tuba (F) and chamber orchestra; 1 percussionist (tubular bells, splash cymbal, thunder sheet, 2 tenor drums), strings (vl I, vl II, vla, cello, dbl bass); commissioned by Tallinn Philharmonic Society and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, 2023/2024, duration ca 20 min, score 45 pages, published by ERP, pages 14−29 of the score (A3)
PRAYER-WHEEL for string orchestra; commissioned by European Union Chamber Orchestra, 2006, duration ca 11 min, premiere in Malmö/Sweden 2006, score 29 pages, published by ERP, pages 1-9 of the score (A4 landscape), score and parts available at Estonian Music Information Centre
Fragment, live, Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 min 57 sec, 320 Kbps
BLUE COLLAGE for violin, cello and symphony orchestra (2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl in A, bsn, double bsn, 4 hrn in F, 3 tr in C, 3 trb, tuba, timp + 2 percussionists, vl I, vl II, vla, cello, dbl bass), 2020/2021, duration ca 27 min, score 105 pages, published by ERP, pages 64−94 of the score (A3)
CHANT OF THE CELESTIAL LAKE, the concerto for flute and string orchestra (vl I, vl II, vl III, vla I, vla II, cello I, cello II, dbl bass), 1999, 29 min, score 146 pages, commissioned by CCn’C Records and Tallinn Philharmonic Society, published by CultureWare Music Publ (Germany), premiere recording by CCn’C (Germany) with Maarika & Kristjan Järvi and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, performed in Estonia, USA, Germany, Japan, Sweden; first 25 pages of the score (A3), media reviews; buy CD, score and parts available at Estonian Music Information Centre online store
Fragment, 4 min 36 sec, mp3; live recording
CALL OF SACRED DRUMS for taiko ensemble and symphony orchestra, dedicated to Sherab Dölma, 30 min, 2007-2008, commissioned by Grafenegg Festival and Vienna Tonkünstler Symphony Orchestra, première 2008 by Hayashi Eitetsu ensemble, Tonkünstler Symphony Orchestra and Kristjan Järvi, fragment of score, media reviews, score and parts available at Estonian Music Information Centre
Fragment, 2 min 59 sec, live rec with Eitetsu Hayashi’s taiko-ensemble, Vienna Tonkünstler Symphony Orchestra and conductor Kristjan Järvi, mp3
GUITAR CONCERTO NO 2 (ANTARCTIC CONCERTO) for guitar and sinfonietta orchestra (and video ad libitum), 2011−2012, ca 28−30 min, commissioned by EBCOG 2012, première on May 10th, 2012 in Nordea Concert Hall, Tallinn by Rémi Boucher, Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta and conductor Andres Mustonen, published by ERP; orchestra: amplified guitar, fl, ob, cl in A / B-flat, bsn, tr in C, campanelli, crash cymbal, (bass) drum, 2 foil sheets, water, vl I, vl II, vla, cello, dbl bass; performed in Estonia, Lithuania, Russia; first 20 pages
Antarctic Concerto by Peeter Vähi. Rémi Boucher, Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta, Andres Mustonen, listen to the live recording. Media reviews
TO HIS HOLINESS for oboe and string orchestra (vl I, vl II, vl III, vl IV, vla I, vla II, cello I, cello II, dbl bass), 2013, ca 16−17 min, dedicated to His Holiness XXXVII Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche, première − July 18th, 2013 in Tartu St John’s church by Martin Daněk (oboe), Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta and conductor Andres Mustonen, premiere recording by Estonian Public Broadcasting, published by ERP; score (pages 11−14), live recording, media reviews, score and parts available at Estonian Music Information Centre
BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH for symphonic wind orchestra, 2010, ca 12 min, commissioned by Tartu Hanseatic Days, premiered on July 17th, 2010 at Tartu Town Hall square by the Orchestra of the Estonian Defence Forces and conductor Peeter Saan, premiere recording in the studio of Estonian Public Broadcasting (2012), first release on CD (Rhapsody of Winds) 2015, performed in USA, Estonia, Latvia; published by ERP, first 10 pages, additional info on the site of Wind Repertory Priject, media reviews
Between Heaven and Earth. Orchestra of Estonian Defence Forces, conductor Peeter Saan, fragment, 3 min 5 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
RETURN TO NOWHERE for synthesizer, percussion and symphony orchestra; 4 Fr horns, 1 tr in D, 2 tr in C, 3 trb, tuba, 1 perc (4 cymbals, triangle, windchimes, crotales, tam-tam, 4 tom-toms, 4 kettle drs), synth, pre-recorded audio track (ad libitum), vl solo, 1st vl, 2nd vl, vla, cello solo, cello, dbl bass; 20 min, 2007, première − Apr 2007 in Tallinn by Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, commissioned by Estonian Music Days, premiere recording by Estonian Radio, published by ERP, score (fragm, pages 26−42, pdf), media reviews
Return to Nowhere. Live, fragment, Madis Metsamart (percussion), Peeter Vähi (synthesizer) Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost, 3 min 36 sec, mp3
CONCERTO OF LIGHT AND SHADOW for violin and orchestra; 2 fl, 2 ob, bsn, 2 tr in C, 2 trb, timp (4), 1 perc (campanelli, splash and crash cymbals, 3 tom-toms, 2 crystal bowls), vl I, vl II, vla, cello, dbl bass; ca 30−31 min; 2015−2016, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Tallinn International Organ Festival; commissioned by Eesti Kontsert, the state concert institute of Estonia; première in Estonia Concert Hall on Aug 7th, 2016; first performers Mari-Liis Uibo (violin), Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta and conductor Andres Mustonen; score 120 pages, fragment of the score (pages 81−112), published by ERP 2016, media reviews
TO THE MOTHER for oboe and chamber orchestra (4 horns ad lib, tamtam ad lib, vl I, vl II, vla, cello, dbl bass), 4−5 min, composed in Sep 2017, official première on Oct 1st, 2018 in the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory by Denis Golubev (oboe), the Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Conservatory and conductor Andres Mustonen, score 10 pages, published by ERP, download pages 6−10 of the score; listen to the premiere recording (Juliana Koch, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi); performed in Estonia, Russia, Germany; watch video with Elina Nechayeva (coloratura soprano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and Neeme Järvi online; first release on CD: Great Maestros Vol XI (Guido Gualandi − oboe, ENSO, Neeme Järvi − conductor); there are also arrangements (2) for 2 solo violins and string quartet, (3) for coloratura soprano and chamber orchestra, (4) for string octet, (5) for flute and chmber orchestra, (6) for clarinet and chamber orchestra; performed in Russia, Estonia, Germany, the UK; media reviews, score and parts available at Estonian Music Information Centre online store
BIRBYNĖ CONCERTO for birbynė (or oboe or clarinet in B-flat) and chamber orchestra, 1st vl, 2nd vl, vla, cello, dbl bass, 1 perc (wooden gong, 2 cowbells, 2 tenor drums, tubular bells), 24 min, 2019/2020, commissioned by Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society, premiered at Vilnius Festival in June 2020, performers Vytautas Kiminius (birbynė), Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, published by ERP, download a fragment of the score (pages 11−39), watch video of the première, score and parts available at Estonian Music Information Centre online store
Performed by Vytautas Kiminius (birbynė), live, fragment, 4 min 31 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
CHAPTER TWO for symphony orchestra, 13 min, 2003/2004, commissioned by the city of Tartu and Vanemuine Concert House, premiered by Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, published by ERP, first page
VIOLET WINDS, Concerto for saxophone quartet and chamber orchestra; 1 perc (campanelli, 2 tenor drums, rainmaker), vl I, vl II, vla, cello, dbl bass; duration 26 min, 2013, commissioned by Raschèr Saxophone Quartet and Eesti Kontsert, published by ERP, premièred in 2015, Tallinn, last 30 pages of the score, media reviews
REMINISCENCES OF YOUTH for flute, cello and chamber orchestra; 1 perc (campanelli, 2 tenor drums), 1st vl, 2nd vl, vla, cello, dbl bass; there is also arrangement for violin solo, cello solo and chamber orchestra; 11−13 min, 2014, commissioned by David Oistrakh Festival, published by ERP, premiered on July 19th at Pärnu Music Festival / Järvi Academy, first performers Maarika Järvi (flute), Teet Järvi (cello), Järvi Academy Symphony Orchestra and conductor Maestro Neeme Järvi; performed in Estonia, Norway, Germany; score (fragm, pages 17−39, pdf), media reviews
VARIAZIONI APPASSIONATE for symphony orchestra; based on the II movement of Piano Sonata No 23 by Beethoven; scored for flute, oboe, clarinet in B-flat, double bassoon, 4 French horns in F, bass trombone, kettle drums, percussion (1 player: tubular bells, large tom-tom), 1st violins, 2nd violins, violas, cellos, double basses; duration ~ 8 min; sheet music 28 pages; 2023-2024, published by ERP
Concerto No 1 (THE WHITE CONCERTO) for guitar and orchestra (2 fl, ob, kettle dr, vl I, vl II, vla, cello, dbl bass), commissioned by Boris Björn Bagger, 3 movements, 18 min, 1991, published by Edition 49, premiere recording by Tiit Peterson and Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, first 7 pages, buy the score from Di-Arezzo or jpc; media reviews
Performed by Slava Grigoryan, live, movement III, fragment, 4 min 14 sec, mp3, 256 Kbps
FANTASY ON A THEME BY BEETHOVEN for piano and symphony orchestra (2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl in B-flat, 2 bsn, 2 tr in C, 2 trb, timp + 1 percussionist, I vl, II vl, vla, cello, dbl bass), duration ca 10 min, score 42 pages, published by ERP, premiere audio-recording 2022, by Age Juurikas (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Neeme Järvi, pages 1−10 of the score (A3)
Performed by Age Juurikas (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Neeme Järvi, fragment, 2 min 8 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
FUGUE AND HYMN for symphony orchestra (and synthesizer ad libitum), 9 min, 1982, published by Edition 49, premiere recording by Electroshock Records, buy the score from Di-Arezzo or jpc; media reviews
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Peeter Lilje, fragment 4 min 20 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
GATES, suite for symphony orchestra, 5 movements, 1982, 12 min, premiere recording by Melodiya
FORTY-TWO for oboe and chamber orchestra (2 fl, Fr horn, organ or harpsichord, vl I, vl II, vla, cello, dbl bass), there is also arrangement for coloratura soprano and symphony orchestra; dedicated to Elsvis Presley, Joe Dassin and Vladimir Vysotsky, 5 min, premiere recordings by Tallinn Chamber Orchestra (2006, ERP); performed in Estonia, Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Israel, etc; score (fragm, pages 1−7)
Watch the live video recordings of Forty-two: Alexey Utkin and Russian State Academic Chamber Orchestra, Moscow Philharmonic Society, Tchaikovsky Concert Hall (5 min 11 sec); Glsperlenspiel Sinfonietta, conductor Andres Mustonen (7 min 3 sec)
Forty-Two, fragment, live, 1 min 17 sec, mp3
CONCERTO PICCOLO for harpsichord and chamber orchestra (tr in B-flat, vl I, vl II, vla, cello, dbl bass), 3 movements, 1976, 14 min, published by Edition 49, premiere recording by Antes Edition Classics, score and parts available at Estonian Music Infirmation centre, buy CD; media reviews
Concerto piccolo, fragment, 2 min 26 sec, mp3
CONCERTO GROSSO for symphony orchestra, 3 movements, 1980, 11 min, published by Edition 49, premiere recording by Melodiya
CONCERTO FOR TWO CHAMBER ORCHESTRAS, 3 movements; orchestra I (2 ob, bassoon, tr, vl solo, 1st vl, 2nd vl, vla, cello, dbl bass), orchestra II (2 fl, tr in D, snare dr, harpsichord, 1st vl, 2nd vl, vla, cello, dbl bass); commissioned by Yleisradio (Finland) and Estonian Radio, published by Edition 49, premiere recording by Yleisradio, score (fragment, pages 1−20, pdf), media reviews
HANDBELL SYMPHONY for handbells and symphony orchestra, 3 movements; 2 fl, 2 ob, bassoon, 2 tr in C, kettle dr, 1 perc (2 temple blocks, tenor dr), handbells (6 octaves), 1st vl, 2nd vl, vla, cello, dbl bass; 30 min, 1995, commissioned by English handbell ensemble Arsis, published by Edition 49, premiere recording by Antes Edition Classics; performed in Estonia, Sweden, Poland, Latvia, etc; 10 pages of the score (Movement II), media reviews; buy score, buy CD
Arsis & Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, fragment 1 min, mp3
Arrangement for handbells and wind orchestra by Mathias Lundqvist
NATURE MORTE WITH ORGAN for organ and symphony orchestra, 1982, premiered by Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra, published by Edition 49, buy the score from Di-Arezzo, Tonger or jpc
REVERENCE, fugue on two themes by J S Bach, arrangement for string orchestra, 4 min, 1978, published by ERP, score (fragment, pages 1−8, pdf)
IN MEMORIAM HM, arrangements for symphony orchestra and chamber orchestra (original version for early music ensemble), 4 min, 2005, published by ERP, premiere recording by Liepaja Symphony Orchestra; performed in UK, Estonia, Israel, Russia, etc; score (fragment, pages 1−5)
Watch the live video recording of In memoriam HM (5 min 59 sec), version for symphony orchestra available at Estonian Music Information Centre
In Memoriam HM. Live audio-recording, fragment, mp3, 1 min 44 sec
MEIL AIAÄÄRNE … for wind orchestra, 2017, published by ERP
HOMMAGE À BRILLANCE DE LUNE for violin and chamber orchestra (piano, trombone ad lib, strings), composed by Ludwig van Beethoven and Peeter Vähi, 1801/2019/2022, duration 10 min, published by ERP, premiered live by Miina Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Neeme Järvi in august 2022, Leigo / Estonia, premiere audio recording by Triin Ruubel, Age Juurikas, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and Neeme Järvi in 2022 /2023, pages 6−10 of the score (A3), score and parts available at Estonian Music Information Centre online store
Performed by Triin Ruubel (violin), Age Juurikas (piano), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Neeme Järvi, fragment, 4 min 30 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
Oratorial works, cantatas, choral music
SUPREME SILENCE for female voice, male choir (TTTT, BBBB), Tibetan ritual instruments (ad libitum) 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, performed in Estonia, Latvia, Germany; premiere recording by CCn’C, first page, media reviews; buy CD
Supreme Silence, mov IV, Estonian National Male Choir & Kristjan Järvi, fragment 3 min 11 sec, mp3
PEUANGELION KATA MARIHAMM (MARY MAGDALENE GOSPEL), oratorio for (mezzo-)soprano, basso, narrator, boys’ choir (SS, AA), mixed choir (SS, AA, TT, BB), nature sounds and symphony orchestra; 7 movements, lyrics in Coptic language, 2010–2011, duration ca 65 min, commissioned by State Choir Latvija and International Sacred Music Festival, published by ERP, première: Aug 19th, 2011, Riga. The Baltic Assambley Prize for the Arts 2013. 10 pages of the score (Movement V He who has ears to hear…), media reviews; buy CD
Mary Magdalene Gospel, live recording, St Peter’s Church, Riga, 69 min 14 sec, mp3
A fragment from Super Audio CD Maria Magdalena (Movement I, 3 min 35 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps)
IN THE MYSTICAL LAND OF KAYDARA for narrator, vocal soloists (tenor, baritone, basso), girls’ chor (SS, AA), male choir (TT, BB) and symphony orchestra; duration ca 60 min, 2014, commissioned by Eesti Kontsert, published by ERP, premiere recording by Estonian Public Broadcasting and SSI, media reviews, download a fragment of the score: Mov I (pages 13−24, PDF A3), download the lyrics of the work (8 pages A4, PDF), download liner notes (in Estonian, 2 pages A4, PDF), buy DVD, score and parts available at Estonian Music Information Centre
Movement III Before the Throne of Kaydara, live, fragment 3 min 15 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
ALSO SPRACH NIETZSCHE for tenor and basso soloists, male choir (TTTT, BBBB) and tubular bells, lyrics in German by Friedrich Nietzsche, 12 min, 2004, commissioned by Estonian Music Days, published by ERP, premiere recording by Estonian Radio, first page, media reviews, score and parts available at Estonian Music Information Centre online store
Estonian National Male Choir RAM, live rec, fragment 3 min 49 sec, mp3
GREEN TĀRĀ, cantata for female voice, girls’ choir (SSSS, AAAA), trombones and percussion, lyrics in Tibetan and Sanskrit, 29 min, commissioned by Ellerhein Girls’ Choir, 2000, published by ERP, premiere recording by Estonian Radio, first page, media reviews, a fragment with video on YouTube
Sevara Nazarkhan & Ellerhein, fragment 3 min 5 sec, mp3
PLANET CANTATA for countertenor soloist, male choir (TTTT, BBBB), 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, premiere recording by Universal, first page, media reviews
Estonian National Male Choir, fragment 2 min 37 sec, mp3
CHRYSANTHEMUM GARDEN CHANT, cantata for mixed choir (SSSS, AAAA, TTTT, BBBB) and bamboo-flute (recommended: Japanese uta-shinobue, 3 and 8 hon-choshi), lyrics in Japanese language by Matsuo Bashō (1644−1694), duration 15−19 min, 2005, published by ERP, commissioned by Tōkyō Philharmonic Chorus, première on 6th Oct 2005 in Tokyo, premiere recording by Nippon Hoso Kyokay (NHK), first page
Live recording in Tokyo by NHK, fragment 1 min 47 sec, mp3
NEW YEAR CANTATA for boys’ choir (SS, AA, TT, BB) 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
BEHIND THE GREAT WATER (in Latvian Aiz Daugavas vara dārzs) for mixed or chamber choir (SS, AA, TT, BB), based on Latvian folk songs, traditional lyrics in Latvian language, duration ca 5 min, 2013, commissioned by European Capital of Culture 2014, premièred − Mar 15th and 16th, 2014, Riga, Latvia first performers Kamēr and conductor Jānis Liepiņš; first audio and video recordings by Latvian Radio and TV; CD and the score released in 2014, published by ERP, first 7 pages, media reviews, sheet music available at Estonian Music Information Centre
Fragment 2 min 5 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
LULLABY OF ST MARY’S LAND for mixed choir and symphony orchestra, 13 min, 1980, published by Edition 49, premiere recording by Estonian Radio
Mixed choir Olevine, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Peeter Lilje. Fragment, 3 min 57 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
2000 YEARS AFTER THE BIRTH OF CHRIST for vocal soloists, early music consort, girls’ choir (ad libitum) and symphony orchestra, lyrics by German Christian poets, 60 min, 1990, published by Edition 49, premiere recording by Antes Edition Classics, first page, media reviews, buy the score from Di-Arezzo
VALGUSE KUNINGAS, cantata for girls’ choir (SS, AA) and organ, lyrics (in Estonian) by Doris Kareva, 4 movements, commissioned and premiered by Ellerhein Girls’ Choir, published by ERP
JA VALGUST JA SELGUST SAI TUBA TÄIS / AND LIGHT FILLED THE ROOM for boys’ choir (Soprano, Alto, Baritone ad lib), and arrangement for male choir, lyrics in Estonian by Juhan Liiv, 2 min, 2019, commissioned by Lydia Rahula and Tallinn Boys Choir, published by ERP, download the score, scores for boys’ and male choirs available at Estonian Music Information Centre
SIBERIAN TRINITY MANTRA for chamber (or mixed) choir, recitation, coloratura soprano ad libitum, shaman drum and phonogramme, lyrics traditional, 14 min, commissioned by ISCM World Music Days and EMP, 2019, premiered on May 4th, 2019 in Tallinn by Collegium Musicale, pages 5−17, media reviews
Music for solo instrument
PURGATORIO for piano, 15 minutes, 2020-2021, commissioned by Ivari Ilja and Glasperlenspiel Festival, premiered by Ivari Ilja in July 12th, 2021 in Tartu St John’s church, published by ERP, pages 1−9 of the score (A4), sheet music available at Estonian Music Information Centre online store
Purgatorio, fragment, 5 min 18 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
FATA MORGANA for piano, 5 min, 1975, published by Eres Edition, No 1947, premiere recording by Warner Classics / Finlandia Records, first page, media reviews; buy sheet music from JPC , Musicalion or Tonger
INTRODUCTION AND FUGUE for piano, 1982, premiere recording by Estonian Radio, score (fragm, pages 1−5, pdf), ERP 2909, printed in Nov 2009, sheet music available from Estonian Music Information Centre
SYMPHONY OF CONTEMPLATION, 3 pieces for piano, 1983, published by Eres Edition, No 2179, premiere recording by Eres, first page, media reviews; buy score from jpc or Tonger
CHANT OF LUNAR RAINBOW for organ, commissioned by Tallinn Organ Festival, 1996, published by Eres Edition, No 2719, first page, media reviews; buy sheet music
SIX PROMS, suite for Baroque organ, 2001, published by ERP, premiere recording by Estonian Radio, first page, sheet music available at Estonian Music Information Centre online store
Fragment 1 min 48 sec, live, mp3, 320 Kbps
REVERENCE for piano or harpsichord, fugue on two themes by J S Bach, also arrangement for strings orchestra; 4 min, 1978, published by ERP, premiere recording by Melodiya, first page, ERP 2909, printed in Nov 2009, sheet music available at Estonian Music Information Centre online store
DANCE OF THE MOON GODDESS for guitar, 5 min, 1996, published by Edition 49, premiere recording by Estonian Radio, first page, buy the sheet music from the online shop of Estonian Music Information Centre or jpc; media reviews, listen on YouTube
Music for chamber ensemble
DIGITAL LOVE for flute and violin, 9 min, 1993, published by Edition 49, No M-2043-0191-1, performed in Estonia, USA, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, etc; première recording by Antes Edition Classics, buy the score from Edition 49 or Di-Arezzo, watch on YouTube
Camerata Tallinn. fragment 4 min 6 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
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, performed in Estonia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, etc; premiere recording by Warner Classics / Finlandia Records, download 2 first pages of the score, buy the score from Di-Arezzo or Edition 49, media reviews
Camerata Tallinn, mov I, fragment 3 min 29 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
Camerata Tallinn, mov III, fragm, 2 min 50 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
MYSTICAL UNITING for flute, violin and guitar, also there are arrangements (2) for flute and guitar, (3) for violin and guitar, (4) for flute, violin, guitar and chamber orchestra, (5) for flute, guitar and tānpūrā; 9 min, 1991, commissioned by Camerata Tallinn, published by Edition 49, No M-2034-0174-4, first 5 pages of the arrangement for flute and guitar, No M-2043-0523-0, performed in Estonia, USA, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, etc; premiere recording by Antes Edition Classics, buy the score from Di-Arezzo or Edition 49; media reviews
Watch the video from the archive of Estonian TV (9 min 1 sec, 1991)
Mystical Uniting. Version for flute, guitar and tānpūrā, fragment 5 min 38 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
HOMMAGE À BRILLANCE DE LUNE for oboe and organ (also arrangement for violin, organ, trombone and double bass), composed by Ludwig van Beethoven and Peeter Vähi, 1801/2019/2020, duration 10 min, premiered in Arvo Pärt Centre by Hortus Musicus, published by ERP and Edition 49, premiere live recording by Estonian Public Broadcasting, premiere CD release by ERP, media reviews.
Beethoven / Vähi, Hommage à brillance de Lune, fragment, 4 min 58 sec, MP3, 320 Kbps
RACE INTO NOTHING (“Võidujooks Eikuhugi”) for 2 violins and piano, duration ca 9 min, 2023-2024, commissioned by Eesti Kontsert, premiered on April 24th and 27th, 2024 in Pärnu Concert Hall and Estonia Concert Hall (Tallinn), first performers Hans Christian Aavik (violin), Triinu Piirsalu (violin) and Karolina Aavik (piano); fragment of score (first 7 pages out of 18, A4, PDF), whole score and parts available at ERP and Estonian Music Information Centre
Race into Nothing, fragment, 3 min 40 sec, live recording, mp3, 320 Kbps
PIANIST’S INTERNET-WEEK for 8 pianists (16 hands, 4 pianos), percussion, overdrive electric guitar; commissioned by International Pianists Festival Piano and Estonian National Concert Institute Eesti Kontsert; première − 27th Oct 2010, Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn by Piano Orchestra, duration 18 min, score 96 pages, performed in Estonia, UK, Germany; premiere recording by Estonian Broadcasting Corporation, published by ERP, first page, media reviews
Live video
LIGHT RISING… for early music ensemble, lyrics in Tibetan language by His Eminence the 12th Nubpa Tulku Konchok Tenzin Rinpoche, 2011, 12 min, commissioned by Hortus Musicus and Eesti Kontsert, première − Nov 8th, 2011 in Niguliste church (Tallinn), first performer Hortus Musicus, premiere recording by Estonian Public Broadcasting, published by ERP, a page of the score, media reviews
Light Rising…, Hortus Musicus, live recording, fragment 3 min 24 sec, mp3
FOUR ENGRAVINGS OF REVAL for chamber ensemble (flute, violin, viola, cello, harpsichord), 4 movements, 9 min, 1988, commissioned by Tallinn Barocco, Award of Estonian Music 1989, published by ERES Edition, No 1948, premiere recording by Antes Edition Classics, media reviews; buy score and parts from jpc or Tonger
WRONG USERNAME OR PASSWORD! for soprano saxophone and celesta / piano, 2005, 10 min, commissioned by Estonian Music Festival, published by ERP, premiere recording by Estonian Radio, download first 11 pages, media reviews
Live recording, fragment 3 min 23 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
PASTORAL OF COMPUTERIZED WORLD for flute, cello and piano (or harpsichord), 3 movements, 11 min, commissioned by UNESCO for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of UNESCO, 1995, published by ERES Edition, No 2710, performed in France, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, etc; premiere recording by Warner Classics / Finlandia Records, download first 4 pages, media reviews; buy score
Live, 10 min 41 sec
OMAR KHAYYAM HAS SPOKEN… for soprano, bassoon and string quartet, lyrics by Omar Khayyam, English translation by Edward Fitzgerald, 10 min, 2019, commissioned by HaftCraft Ensemble (Brussels), premieres − July 12th (Tartu, Estonia) and 13th (Jõhvi, Estonia) 2019; full score available for free
ALEATORY HEAVY for violin, vibraphone and electric guitar, ca 11 min, 2001, commissioned by Eesti Muusika Päevad (Festival of Estonian Music), premiered by VGV Trio, published by CultureWare Music Publ (Germany), score and parts available at Estonin Music Information Centre
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, (4) for guitar solo arranged by Heili Mätlik, (5) for English horn, positive organ and double bass arranged by Valdo Preema; dedicated to Elvis Presley, Joe Dassin and Vladimir Vysotsky, 1997, published by Eres Edition, No 2730 and No 3223, performed in Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, Belarus, the Ukraine, Russia, Germany, Denmark, Israel, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tadjikistan, Austria, Switzerland, etc; premiere recording by SaluMuusik, also available recordings by Elwood, ERP, etc; first page, media reviews; buy score
Performed by Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, fragment 1 min 17 sec, mp3
BRASS ECHO for 3 wind ensembles, 20 min, 2003, commissioned by Viljandi Early Music Festival, published by ERP, first page, media reviews
THEE, O COSMIC HEALER for mezzo-soprano/contralto and string quartet, lyrics – traditional (Sanskrit mantra), commissioned by HELIjaKEEL and Kammermuusikud MTÜ, 2022, premiere in Tallinn 2022, first performers Iris Oja (mezzo-soprano) and string quartet of Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, published by ERP, score and parts available at Estonian Music Information Centre
IN MEMORIAM HM for early music ensemble (tenor, baritone, basso, treble schalmey, bass dulcian, tenor trombone, bell, drum, positive organ, descant viola da gamba, bass viola da gamba, violone), there are also arrangements (2) for chamber and (3) symphony orchestras; ca 5 min, 2005, published by ERP, performed in Estonia, Russia, Israel, the UK, Finland, Turkey, Iran, etc; premiere recording by Estonian Radio, released on CDs Helesa and Early Music of 3rd Millennium, score (fragm, pages 1−5, PDF), score and parts available at ERP Online Shop and Estonian Music Information Centre
Fragment 2 min 45 sec, mp3
BRONZE REFLECTIONS for chime ensemble and two handbell ensembles, 2011, 12 min, commissioned by Arsis and festival Bells Art, première − Jun 26th, 2011 on Tallinn Townhall Square in the frame of European Culture Capital Tallinn 2011, published by ERP, media reviews, a page of the score
Arsis and Aivar Mäe. Live recording, fragment 3 min 28 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
UNDER THE BALTIC SUN (‘Balti päikese all’) for soprano, vocal ensemble, violin and cello, 2021, 14 min, commissioned by Orthodox Singers, published by ERP, premieres in September 2022 in Lithuania (festival The Baltic Prayers) and Estonia
Ethno, electronics, works with phonogramme
BEING AND NOTHINGNESS IN KOSTABI’S ATELIER, co-author Siiri Sisask, commissioned by Tallin Philharmonic Society, published by Maren Musikverlag 2006, premiere recording by SaluMuusik, media reviews
Video with Fine 5, Estonian TV, fragment; see video YouTube
APRIL NIGHT’S DREAM for electronic keyboards, percussion, gongs, phonogramme and urban sounds; premiered by Peeter Vähi and Hele-Riin Uib on Apr 7th, 2017 on the roof of the Estonian Opera House, commissioned by Estonian Music Days, ca 17 min, media reviews
LIGHT OF GOLDEN DRUM for synthesizer, live electronics and phonogram, commissioned by NYYD-Festival, media reviews
EVENING MUSIC for violin, synthesizer and percussion, 1985, 16 min, premiere recording by Melodiya
Performed by Mati Kärmas (violin), Andrus Vaht (perc), Peeter Vähi (keyboards). Fragment 4 min 44 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
NINE MANTRAS for voices, oriental instruments and electronics, trad lyrics, 1992, 11 min, published by Erdenklang, premiere recording by Erdenklang
RELAXATION, therapeutic music for voices, oriental instruments and electronics, trad lyrics, 1991, 21 min, published by Erdenklang, premiere recording by Erdenklang, listen to an arranged (by Udo Hanten) fragment on YouTube
CHOREOGRAPHIC SCENES “SLOW RUN AND RUSH” and “WHITELIGHT” for keybhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XUdmt8Z1nkoards, percussion and phonogramme, 2010, 10 + 10 min, commissioned by Fine 5 Dance Theatre, première – Jun 4th, 2010 on Busan International Dance Festival (South-Korea), published by ERP, première CD-recording (short version of Whithelight) by The Wire (UK, Nov 2011); Slow Run and Rush − special prize at IFMC2010
Slow Run and Rush, fragment 3 min 47 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps; watch live on YouTube
Whitelight, fragment 2 min, mp3, 320 Kbps
RAINMAKER for electronic keyboards, percussion and phonogramme, 2010, ca 10−11 min, commissioned by Estonian Music Days, published by ERP, Prize of EMP 2010
GOTHIC TRIANGLE, tower-music, co-composed by Erkki-Sven Tüür and Lepo Sumera, commissioned by NYYD-Festival, media reviews
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, premiere recording by Yama Records
fragment, 2 min 9 sec, mp3
Pop & rock music
JULUS CAESAR, lyrics by William Shakespeare (adapted by the composer)
Video recording , 1980, YouTube; first LP release by Melodiya, released on CDs Anne Veski (Hitivabrik, 2006) and Vitamiin (Elwood, 2005)
HÄÄL JÄÄL (Voice on Ice), lyrics by Leelo Tungal, 4 min, first performers Aivar Mäe & Vitamiin, performed in Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, Denmark, Iran, Belarus, the Ukraine, etc. Also arrangement for female and male vocal soloists and wind quintet by Kristo Matson
Download sheet music (PDF, 3 pages A5); released on CDs Vitamiin (Elwood, 2005) and Parimad laulud (Elwood, 1997)
Voice on Ice. Music by Peeter Vähi, lyrics by Leelo Tungal. Performed by Vitamiin, fragment 2 min 18 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
The Hour of Purity. In Russian language. Music by Peeter Vähi, lyrics by Alexey Shipenko. Performed by Vitamiin, fragment 2 min 19 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
OLLA VÕI MITTE OLLA? (To Be or Not to Be?), lyrics by Leelo Tungal, 1987, 4 min, first performers Tõnis Mägi, mixed choir Olevine and Vitamiin, premiere recording by Estonian Radio
performed by Tõnis Mägi, fragm, 3 min 2 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
Download sheet music (PDF, 9 pages A5)
ÜKS LAUL, ÜKS VIIS… (One Song, One Melody…), lyrics by Reet Linna, 4 min, first performers Ivo Linna, Tõnis Mägi, Tarmo Pihlap, Reet Linna, Aivar Mäe, Silvi Vrait, other Estonian pop-rock stars & Vitamiin, première recording by Estonian Radio, Estonian Music Award 1985, on YouTube
Fragment, 2 min 3 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
PIDU MEIE TÄNAVAS, first performer Vitamiin, 1982, 3 min, premiere recording by Estonian Radio
Fragment, 1 min 32 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
TEIE ELU ON LÄINUD ABSURDIKS, lyrics by Priit Aimla, 4 min, first performer Siiri Sisask
Fragment, 2 min 28 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
ILUS PIKK POISS TANTSIS KAERAJAANI, lyrics by Hando Runnel, 4 min, first performer Vitamiin, first recording by Melodia; performed in Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, Denmark, Iran, Belarus, the Ukraine, etc.
Fragment, 2 min 16 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
AEDNIKUD JÄTKE NÜÜD TÜLID, lyrics by Leelo Tungal, 1988, 5 min, first performers Erich Krieger and mixed choir Olevine, released on CD by Hitivabrik (Erich Krieger, Eesti Kullafond 3CD, 2017)
Fragment 3 min 7 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
Film scores
THE HEART OF THE BEAR, sound-track of drama film, film-director Arvo Iho, a joint project of Estonia, Germany, Russia, and Czech Republic, 2001, Faama Film / Cumulus Project
Performed by Wimme, fragment 2 min 13 sec, mp3
SIKKIM – MAA JA TAEVA VAHEL, documentary, Allfilm / Stuudio Empiria, 1998
CALL BY THE SEA (Mere kutse), documentary, Tallinfilm, 1985
OPERATSIOON “LAGRITS”, documentary, Eesti Telefilm, 1993
ESTONIAN MODERN ART: SIIM-TANEL ANNUS (EESTI NÜÜDISKUNST: SIIM-TANEL ANNUS), experimental film, 1991, CBC News (Canada)
Music for the TV-series On the Silk Road (Siiditeel, 2008), Mysterious Africa (Saladuslik Aafrika, 2013), The Primeval Land of Siberia (Ürgne maa Siber, 2020), Mysterious Islands in the Pacific Ocean (Saladuslikud saared Vaikses ookeanis, 2021), Osakond / Estonian TV