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PEETER VÄHI

About 250 record projects for Estonian Record Productions, Warner Classics, Finlandia Records, CCn’C, Erdenklang and other labels produced, co-produced and/or musically supervised by Peeter Vähi.
Star rating: 5.0 /.../ Then something more unusual, Handel’s cantata... This is a highly recommendable disc... Definitely a disc to search out. (Planet Hugill − A World of Classical Music, UK)
Each of the works in Estonian Record Productions’ collection of hitherto unrecorded sonatas by Antonio Vivaldi comes with a fascinating story, captivatingly told in the booklet notes... Very strongly recommended for notes, performances, recorded sound, and the general interest all these create together; obligatory for Vivaldi specialists. (Fanfare / ArkivMusic, USA)
Esmakordselt muusikaauhindade Grammyde ajaloos on nomineeritud plaat, mille väljaandja on Eesti firma... Oleks patt jätta mainimata esiletõstetud salvestise helirežissööri Dmitriy Lipayd, kelle salvestised on varemgi olnud Grammy nominendid, mastering’i tegijat Tanel Klesmentit ning produtsent Peeter Vähit... (Linnaleht, Estonia)

 

Imagetext 100 YEARS OF ESTONIAN SYMPHONY
Eduard Tubin, Heino Eller, Arvo Pärt, Erkki-Sven Tüür, etc
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi, Paavo Järvi, Heino Eller, etc
2004 ERP 604; press resonance
Imagetext ARVO PÄRT PILGRIM’S SONG
Chamber Choir Voces Musicales, Tallinn Sinfonietta, Risto Joost
ERP 2309; press resonance
Imagetext PURE HANDEL
European Union Baroque Orchestra, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
2013 ERP 6212; press resonance
Imagetext DVD JOY & SORROW UNMASKED
European Union Baroque Orchestra, Lars Ulrik Mortensen
2013 ERP 6412
Imagetext Double-CD GREAT MAESTROS OSR
Berlioz, Mozart, Rachmaninov, Dvoák
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Neeme Järvi
2015 ERP 8615
Imagetext GREAT MAESTROS I
Beethoven, R Strauss
Kalle Randalu, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
2016 ERP 8916
Imagetext GREAT MAESTROS II
Beethoven, Brahms
Kalle Randalu, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
2016 ERP 9016
GreatMaestrosIII 107 GREAT MAESTROS III
Beethoven, Brahms
Kalle Randalu, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
2016 ERP 9416
GreatMaestrosIV 107 GREAT MAESTROS IV
Beethoven, Brahms
Kalle Randalu, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
2016 ERP 9516
GreatMaestrosV 107 GREAT MAESTROS V
Beethoven, Brahms
Kalle Randalu, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
2016 ERP 9616
GreatMaestrosVI 107 GREAT MAESTROS VI−VII
Beethoven, Brahms
Kalle Randalu, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
2016 ERP 9817-1 and ERP 9817-2
GreatMaestrosVolX107 GREAT MAESTROS X   Brand new!
Mozart, R. Strauss
Kalle Randalu, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
2019 ERP 10619
GreatMaestrosVolXI107 GREAT MAESTROS XI   Brand new!
Mozart, Brahms-Schönberg, Vähi
Kalle Randalu, Guido Gualandi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
2019 ERP 10719
Imagetext DVD Paavo Järvi conducts EUYO at Glasperlenspiel
Anton Bruckner, Erkki-Sven Tüür, Josef Strauss
Europen Union Youth Orchestra
2007 ERP 1106; press resonance
Imagetext DVD WALLENBERG
Opera by Erkki-Sven Tüür
Estonian National Opera
2008 ERP 1808; press resonance
Imagetext EARLY MUSIC OF 3rd MILLENNIUM
Knaifel, Tüür, Vähi, Pärt, Silvestrov, Kancheli
Hortus Musicus
2011 ERP 4611; press resonance
Imagetext VATER UNSER
Arvo Pärt
Heldur Harry Põlda & Arvo Pärt
2011 ERP 4711
VerdiWagner107 VERDI WAGNER 200 (CD + bonus CD specially edited and mastered for car audio system)
Estonian National Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Risto Joost
2013 ERP 6813
Marginalia107 MARGINALIA
Jaan Rääts, Kalle Randalu, Sven Grünberg
2014 ERP 5814
LaDonnaEMobile107 LA DONNA È MOBILE
Giuseppe Verdi
Luc Robert, Estonian National Opera Orchestra, Risto Joost
2016 ERP 9316
ResurrectionOfMozart107 RESURRECTION OF MOZART
Paul Badura-Skoda, Rostislav Krimer, Klaipeda Chamber Orchestra, Andres Mustonen
2014 ERP 7614
Imagetext DVD COPPÉLIA
Léo Delibes
Estonian National Ballet
2012 ERP 6512
FrontCover107 DVD KRATT / THE GOBLIN
A ballet by Eduard Tubin
Estonian National Ballet
2017 ERP 10117
Imagetext DVD AD PATREM MEUM
Anna-Liisa Bezrodny
Bach, Haydn, Mozart
2013 ERP 6013
Watch player a fragment (11 min 1 sec) of live video recording on YouTube
Imagetext DVD MODIGLIANI − THE CURSED ARTIST
Tauno Aints, Thomas Edur
Estonian National Ballet
2001 ERP 7814
Imagetext DVD FAUST
Charles Gounod
Estonian National Opera
2001 ERP 8115
TheSoulOfFire107 THE SOUL OF FIRE
Albéniz, de Falla, Stravinski
Age Juurikas
2017 ERP 10218
Imagetext MAGIC OF SOUND
Fryderyk Chopin
Ralf Taal
2014 ERP 8014
Imagetext RÉMI BOUCHER
Joaquin Rodrigo, Jacques Marchand
Rémi Boucher, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Jacques Marchand
2001 Electra ECCD-2055
Imagetext 11 CD-box ESTONIAN NATIONAL OPERA − 100
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giuseppe Verdi, Johann Strauss, etc
The soloists, choir and orchestra of Estonian National Opera
2006 ERP 906
Imagetext PERFUME (DAS PARFUM)
conductor and film director − Tom Tykwer. Soundtrack
State Choir Latvija and Kristjan Järvi
2006 EMI
Imagetext CANTUS ANGELICUS
Bach, Bach-Gounod, Caccini, Gluck, Schubert, Chopin, Franck, Adam, Fauré
Heldur Harry Põlda (boy-soprano), Tallinn Sinfonietta, conductor Risto Joost
2011 ERP 5312; press resonance
Imagetext VOICES OF THE ESTONIAN NATIONAL OPERA / ESTONIA OOPERIHÄÄLED
Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, Leoncavallo, Mascagni, Puccini, Tshaikovsky, Wagner
Estonian National Opera
2009 ERP 2409; press resonance
Imagetext Double-CD: LEMBITU
Opera by Villem Kapp
Georg Ots, Tiit Kuusik, Estonian National Opera...
2011 ERP 5011; press resonance
Imagetext DE SPE
Réne Eespere
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Risto Joost
2009 ERP 1909
Imagetext DVD KEYBOARD JUGGLERESS
Pachelbel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven
Irina Zahharenkova (harpsichord, fortepiano, piano)
2010 ERP 2509; press resonance
Imagetext DVD ENTER DENTER
Kristjan Randalu (piano) & Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
2010 ERP 2609; press resonance
Imagetext FEBRUA
René Eespere
2010 ERP 3209; press resonance
Imagetext WORKS FOR SOLO VIOLIN
Bach, Paganini, Ysaÿe
Sigrid Kuulmann
2010 ERP 3109; press resonance
Imagetext WORKS FOR VIOLIN & PIANO VOL I
Eduard Tubin
Sigrid Kuulmann and Marko Martin
2010 ERP 3009; press resonance
Imagetext WORKS FOR VIOLIN & PIANO VOL II
Eduard Tubin
Sigrid Kuulmann and Marko Martin
2012 ERP 6112
VivaldiOperaQuinta107 VIVALDI OPERA QUINTA
Baltic Baroque
2014 ERP 7214
Imagetext SUONATA Á SOLO FACTO PER MONSIEUR PISENDEL DEL VIVALDI
Antonio Vivaldi
Baltic Baroque
2012 ERP 6312
Imagetext THE WORLD PREMIERE RECORDINGS
Antonio Vivaldi
Baltic Baroque
2013 ERP 6613
VivaldiSenzaBasso107 VIVALDI SENZA BASSO
Antonio Vivaldi
Baltic Baroque
2014 ERP 6713
Imagetext NONSTOP
Bach, Berio, Pärt, Kõrvits, etc
Martin Kuuskmann and Kristjan Randalu
2010 ERP 2209; press resonance
BassoonConcertos107 BASSOON CONCERTOS
Martin Kuuskmann
2015 ERP 8215
Imagetext GALAXIES
Urmas Sisask
Tallinn Piano Duo
2002 Edition 49 e49-CD 049.0249
press resonance
Imagetext GREGORIANISCHE CHORÄLE. PLAINCHANTS
Anonymous authors
Hortus Musicus
Erdenklang
Imagetext 1200−1600 MEDIEVAL-RENAISSANCE
Hortus Musicus
Erdenklang
Imagetext AVE...
Anonymous authors, Guillaume de Machaut, etc
Hortus Musicus
2005 ERP 805; press resonance
Imagetext PREZIOSO
Schulhoff, Webern, Rääts, Vasks
2012 ERP 5912; press resonance
Imagetext MARI-TAMPERE BEZRODNY (Triple-CD)
Mendelssohn, Szymanowski, Mozart, Paganini, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Sumera, Stravinski
Mari-Tampere Bezrodny, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Igor Bezrodny, Jüri Alperten, Bruno Lukk
2012 ERP 5512
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NORTH WIND, SOUTH WIND
Contre-le-vent-music from Estonia: Reinvere, Kõrver, Birman, Aints, Tulve, Kallastu, Kozlova
Resonabilis
2012 ERP 5612; press resonance

TheCallOfTheStars107

THE CALL OF THE STARS (4-CD-set)
Alexander Scriabin
Vardo Rumessen
2012 ERP 5712; press resonance

Imagetext VERTIGO
Imbi Tarum, harpsichord
French Baroque
2007 ERP 1207; press resonance
Imagetext KRZYSZTOF PENDERECKI
Krzysztof Penderecki, Béla Bartók, Réne Eespere
Jean-Claude Gérard, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Arvo Volmer
1996 Signum SIG X72-00
ALegendOfEstonia107 A LEGEND OF ESTONIA
Mozart, Verdi, Rubinstein, Kálmán, Ernesaks, Kabalevski
Georg Ots
2016 ERP 9216
Imagetext BALTIKUM / KAMMERMUSIK
Johann Valentin Meder, August Heinrich von Weirauch, Johann Friedrich la Trobe, etc
Camerata Tallinn
1994 Antes Edition BM-CD 31.9031
Imagetext EDUARD TUBIN AND HIS TIME
Eduard Tubin
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Peeter Lilje, Neeme Järvi, Paavo Järvi, Vardo Rumessen, Xiang Gao, String Quartet of St Petersburg Philharmonic Society
2005 ERP 705
Imagetext HEINO ELLER
Heino Eller
Aleksandra Juozapénaité-Eesmaa
2001 Antes Edition BM-CD 31.9163; press resonance
Imagetext KOIDUST KODUMAISE VIISINI
Heino Eller
2007 ERP 1607
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BRIDGE OF SONG
Choral music by Veljo Tormis
Estonian Radio Choir
Finlandia Records / Warner Music
Imagetext PEOPLE OF KALEVALA
Choral music by Veljo Tormis
Estonian National Male Choir RAM
Finlandia Records / Warner Music
Imagetext ESTONIAN PRELUDES
Eduard Tubin, Mart Saar
Vardo Rumessen
2003 Warner Music Finland. A Warner Music Group Company 2564-60346-2; press resonance
Imagetext VEEMUUSIKA / WATER MUSIC
Georg Friedrich Händel
Hortus Musicus Academic Orchestra
1997 Tallinna Vesi, Hortus Musicus
player #10, Händel, Water Music, Prelude, 123 sec, mp3
Imagetext JERUSALEM
Traditional Arab and Jewish songs and tunes, Renaissance music
Hortus Musicus
2018 ERP 10318
player #20, Ani tsame, fragm, 3 min 1 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
Imagetext CANTO:)   New!
Italian music
Hortus Musicus
2018 ERP 10518
Imagetext MAYPOLE
Orlado di Lasso, Pierre Attaingnant, Moritz Landgraf von Hessen-Kassel, etc
Hortus Musicus
Erdenklang 70982
Imagetext VUESTROS AMORES, HE SEÑORA
Juan del Ensina
Hortus Musicus
Erdenklang 50792
TheBestOfArsisBells107

CD: THE BEST OF ARSIS BELLS
Albinoni, Bach-Gounod, Grieg, Saint-Saëns, Bizet, Estonian folk songs, Eespere, Vähi
Arsis, Estonian National Male Choir RAM, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Toomas Vavilov, Heldur Harry Põlda, Irén Lovász, Peeter Vähi, Aivar Mäe, Kristjan Järvi
ERP 7013-1

Imagetext IN DIES
Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Isaac Albeniz, Georges Bizet, etc
Toomas Vavilov, Arsis
2000 Arsis & P Vähi ERP 100
Imagetext STARRY SKY CYCLE
Urmas Sisask
Lauri Väinmaa
2001 Finlandia Records / Warner Music 4509-95880-2
Imagetext
STARRY SKY CYCLE / SOUTHERN SKIES
Urmas Sisask
Lauri Väinmaa
2001 Finlandia Records / Warner Music 8573-84537-2
Imagetext ARTIST CHAGALL
Fridrich Bruk
Mati Turi, Estonian National Male Choir RAM, Estonian National Opera, Erkki Palola
2002 ERP 402; press resonance
Imagetext SOMNIUM BOREALE
Eugen Kapp, Heino Eller, Réne Eespere
Maarika Järvi, Kristjan Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
2010 ERP 2009; press resonance
Imagetext Musica Triste
Eduard Tubin, Eino Tamberg, etc
Maarika Järvi, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Kristjan Järvi
2002 Finlandia Records / Warner Music 0927-42991-2; press resonance
Imagetext ARCHITECTONICS
Erkki-Sven Tüür
NYYD-Ensemble, Olari Elts
1996 Finlandia Records / Warner Music 0630-14908-2
player Architectonics IV Per Cadenza ad Metasimplicity, fragm, 2 min 38 sec, mp3
Imagetext
TELEMANN QUARTETS
Georg Philipp Telemann
Hortus Musicus
2003 APEX / Warner Classics 2564 60636-2
player Telemann, Quartets, #16, fragm, 156 sec, mp3
Imagetext TELEMANN QUARTETS
Georg Philipp Telemann
Hortus Musicus
1994 Finlandia Records / Warner Classics
Imagetext TORMIS CHORAL WORKS
Veljo Tormis
Estonian Radio Choir
2003 APEX / Warner Classics 0927-49871-2
Imagetext AWAKE, MY HEART!
trad, arranged by T Kõrvits
Arsis
2003 CCn’C Records 02732; press resonance
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ESTONIAN PIANO MUSIC
Lauri Väinmaa
Jaan Rääts, Arvo Pärt, Raimo Kangro, etc
1994 Warner Classics / Finlandia Records 4509-95704-2
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ESTONIAN CHAMBER MUSIC
René Eespere, Lepo Sumera, Raimo Kangro, etc
Camerata Tallinn
1994 Warner Classics / Finlandia Records 4509-95705-2
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ESTONIAN EXPERIENCE
Veljo Tormis, Urmas Sisask, Erkki-Sven Tüür, etc
Various artists
Warner Classics / Finlandia Records 0630-12244
Imagetext PASTORAL OF COMPUTERIZED WORLD
Chamber music by Baltic conductors
Baltic Trio
Warner Classics / Finlandia Records 0630-18435-2
Imagetext LIGHT
Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis
Absolute Ensemble, Kristjan Järvi, Hortus Musicus, etc
2001 CCn’C Records 01512
Imagetext EESTI PORTREED
Estonian conductors
Duo Concertante
2001 Antes Edition Classics BM-CD 31.9160
Imagetext NORDIC LEGENDS (double CD)
Fridrich Bruk
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and Liepaja Symphony Orchestra
2007 ERP 1307
Imagetext Double-CD A WANDERING MINSTREL
Fridrich Bruk
State Choir Latvija, Heli Veskus, Andres Uibo, Liepaja City Orchestra, Andres Mustonen, Tobias String Quartet
2005 F&N Bruk FBNBCD-9
Imagetext Double-CD THE HAND OF GOD
Fridrich Bruk
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Girls’ Choir Ellerhein, Paul Mägi, Tiia-Ester Loitme
2003 ERP 503; press resonance
Imagetext Double-CD CYRANO DE BERGERAC, opera
Eino Tamberg
Estonian National Opera
2003 CPO; press resonance
Imagetext SINGING REVOLUTION
Music by various conductors
Live recording of All-Estonian Folk Festival 1994, the 26,000-member choir
Erdenklang 40762
Imagetext THE PATH TO THE HEART OF ASIA
Music: trad
Musicians from China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Turkey, Siberia
1992 Erdenklang 20602, press resonance
Imagetext DEUS EX CLAVIER
Bach-Busoni, Schubert, Schumann, Tüür
Hando Nahkur
2010 ERP 3410; press resonance
Imagetext WALTZING MEPHISTO BY THE DANUBE
Robert Schumann, Robert Schumann - Ferenc Liszt, Vincenzo Bellini - Ferenc Liszt, Ferenc Liszt, Heino Eller, Johann Strauss - Aldolf Schulz-Evler
Hando Nahkur
2015 ERP 8115
Imagetext Double-CD: THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER I
Johann Sebastian Bach
Vardo Rumessen
2010 ERP 3610; press resonance
Imagetext Double-CD: PIANO WORKS
Sergei Rachmaninov
Vardo Rumessen
2011 ERP 4011-1/2
Imagetext MELANCHOLY
Fryderyk Chopin
Vardo Rumessen
2011 ERP 4211; press resonance
Imagetext CROSSOVER ORGAN & OVERDRIVE GUITAR
Andres Uibo and Ain Varts
1999 Salumuusik CD-1053
Imagetext Double-CD: ALEKSANDRA JUOZAPÉNAITÉ-EESMAA
Rameau, Haydn, Debussy, Ravel, Messiaen, Albéniz, Eller, Bartók
2011 ERP 4511-1/2; press resonance
Imagetext Double-CD: WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC EUROPE (initiated by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama)
Iren Lovasz, Estonian National Male Choir RAM, Handbell Ensemble Arsis, Konchok Lundrup, Kristjan Järvi
1999 CCn’C 00692
Imagetext Double-CD: OM MANI PADME HUNG
Various artists
1999 Pastels 20.3425-314
Imagetext Double-CD: PLANETENTÖNE VOL 2
Estonian National Male Choir RAM, Handbell Ensemble Arsis
2001 Universal 157 862-2
Imagetext PS BEST REGARDS FROM TALLINN AND MOSCOW
Fedor Vetkalov, Dmitri Tkachenko, Siiri Sisask and the soloists of Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
2001 ERP 302; press resonance
Imagetext CELESTIALS
Estonian conductors
Maarika Järvi, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Kristjan Järvi
2001 CCn’C 01712
Imagetext THE PATH OF MANTRA
Drikung Kagyu Monks, Martin Kuuskmann
2002 Erdenklang 21902; press resonance
Imagetext SAATUS / FATE
Music: trad
Kirile Loo, Peter Finger, folk musicians
1994 Erdenklang 40772; press resonance
 spacer SAATUS / FATE
Music: trad
Kirile Loo, Peter Finger, folk musicians
Si-Wan Records SRMC 4044
Imagetext SAATUS / FATE
Music: trad
Kirile Loo, Peter Finger, folk musicians
1997 Alula Records ALU-1004
 spacer SAATUS / FATE
Music: trad
Kirile Loo, Peter Finger, folk musicians
1994 Origins 855788-2
Imagetext NORTHERN LIGHTS SONATA
Eduard Tubin
Vardo Rumessen, String Quartet of St Petersburg Philharmonic Society
2007 ERP 1707
Imagetext CON BRILLIO
Russian folk music, Beethoven, Rimski-Korsakov, Khandoshkin, Liadov
Olga Shishkina
2010 ERP 3310
Imagetext THE FLUTISH KINGDOM
Jacob van Eyck
Neeme Punder, Arsis
1996 Erdenklang 60932; press resonance
FrontCover107 QUARTER OF A CENTURY WITH FRIENDS
Arsis, Oliver Kuusik, Rauno Elp, Ivo Posti, Rémi Boucher...
Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Wagner, Bellini, Bizet, Strauss...
2017 ERP 9917
Imagetext NIGHT MUSIC
Handbell Ensemble Arsis
2007 ERP 1407
Imagetext TERRA MARIANA
Heldur harry Põlda, Handbell Ensemble Arsis
2010 ERP 3810
Imagetext LEGEND
Arsis Handbell Ensembles
2010 ERP 3910
Imagetext PRELUDE
Arsis Handbell Ensemble
2016 ERP 8716
ContraAutPro107 CONTRA AUT PRO?
Toomas Velmet
Sibelius, Hindemith, Messiaen, Pärt, Eller...
2017 ERP 10017
Imagetext WAGNER STRAUSS SEEGER
Juha Kotilainen, Estonian National Male Choir RAM, Orchestra of Estonian Defence Forces
2011 ERP 5211
Imagetext MÄNGUTOOS / MUSIC BOX
Arsis Youth Handbell Ensemble
2007 ERP 1507
PremiereRhapsodie107 PREMIÈRE RHAPSODIE   Brand new!
French clarinet sonatas   
Saint-Saëns, Debussy, Poulenc, Sancan
Selvadore Rähni
2019 ERP 10819
Imagetext Double-CD: FRIDRICH BRUK. IN THE FINNISH MODE
Liepaja Symphony Orchestra, Tallinn Sinfonietta, State Choir Latvija, Heli Veskus, Gabriel Suovanen, Imants Resnis, Risto Joost, Andres Mustonen
F&NB CD-12
TormideRandCover107 Double CD: TORMIDE RAND
An opera by Gustav Ernesaks, archive recording from 1951
Estonian National Opera
2018 ERP 10418
GeorgUdukubaraAaria107 DVD: GEORG UDUKÜBARA AARIA
Purcell, Wagner, Verdi, Rossini, Bizet, Donizetti, Mozart, Gounod, Leoncavallo, Kapp, Tchaikovsky, Delibes, Beethoven, Bock, Kálmán, Strauss jun, Ravel, Orff, Pärt, Chaplin...
Helgi Sallo, Voldemar Kuslap, Arne Mikk, Jassi Zahharov, Oliver Kuusik, Helen Lokuta, Aivar Mäe, Ain Anger, Marko Matvere
2017 ERP 9817
Imagetext DVD: 2012 − A YEAR TO REMEMBER
Pachelbel, Haydn, Mozart, Randalu, Estonian traditional
Irina Zahharenkova, Kristjan Randalu, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
2010 ERP 3510

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UPPER NILE. NUBIAN DESERT − photo exhibition by Peeter Vähi. 20 pics from Sudan. Until October 14th, 2018, JOP Antoniuse õu (Lutsu Street 3, Tartu, Estonia)



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List of main works

 

Orchestral works

A CHANT OF BAMBOO for bamboo-flute (recommended Japanese uta-shinobue, 6 hon-choshi) and chamber orchestra (tubular bells, bronze plate, 4 tom-toms, vl solo, vl I, vl II, vla solo, vla, cello solo, cello, dbl bass), 16 min, 2001, commissioned by Hiroyuki Koinuma & Tallinn Philharmonic Society, published by ERP, premiere recording by ERP; first page, press resonance
player fragm, live rec, 2 min 59 sec, mp3; live video with Neeme Punder (bamboo flute), Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta and conductor Jüri Alperten on YouTube player

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), press resonance; buy CD
player fragm, 4 min 36 sec, mp3; live recordings

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
player fragm, 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 BoucherGlasperlenspiel 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 pagesplayer listen to the live recording, press resonance

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, press resonance

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, press resonance
player fragm, 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), press resonance
player fragm, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, live rec, 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, press resonance

TO THE MOTHER for oboe and sinfonietta orchestra (4 French horns ad libitum, tamtam ad libitum, vl I, vl II, vla, cello, dbl bass), 4−5 min, composed in September 2017, official première on October 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 premiere performance in Moscow on YouTube; 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 sinfonietta orchestra, (4) for string octet, (5) for flute and sinfonietta orchestra, (6) for clarinet and symphony orchestra; performed in Russia, Estonia, Germany, the UK; press resonance

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, planned première 2015, Tallinn, last 30 pages of the score, press resonance

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), press resonance

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; press resonance
player performed by Slava Grigoryan, mov III, fragm, live, 4 min 14 sec, mp3, 256 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; press resonance
player Estonian National Symphony Orchestra & Peeter Lilje, fragm, 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) ; listen player fragm, 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, buy the score from Di-Arezzo, buy CD; press resonance
player fragm, 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 (fragm, pages 1−20, pdf), press resonance

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),  press resonance; buy score, buy CD
player Arsis & Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, fragm, 60 sec, mp3
Arrangement for handbells and wind orchestra by Mathias Lundqvist

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, premiere recording by Estonian Radio, first page, press resonance
player mov I, Anders Paulsson & Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, fragm, 1 min 54 sec, mp3

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 (fragm, pages 1−8, pdf)

IN MEMORIAM HM, arrangement for symphony 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 (fragm, pages 1−5)
Watch the live video recording of In memoriam HM (5 min 59 sec)
player live audio-recording, fragm, mp3, 1 min 44 sec

MEIL AIAÄÄRNE... for wind orchestra, 2017

 

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 pagepress resonance; buy CD
player mov IV, Estonian National Male Choir & Kristjan Järvi, fragm, 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...), press resonance; buy CD
player Mary Magdalene Gospel, live recording, St Peter’s Church, Riga, 69 min 14 sec, mp3
player 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, press resonance, 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
player a fragment of
Movement III Before the Throne of Kaydara, live, 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, press resonance
player fragm, Estonian National Male Choir RAM, live rec, 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, press resonance, a fragment with video in player YouTube
player Sevara Nazarkhan & Ellerhein, fragm, 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, press resonance
player Estonian National Male Choir, fragm, 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
player live recording in Tokyo by NHK, fragm, 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, press resonance
player fragm, 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
player fragm, 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, press resonance, 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

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 resonance


Chamber music, organ music

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, press resonance
player
fragm, 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 49press resonance
player mov I, fragm, 3 min 29 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps; player 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; press resonance
player version for flute, guitar and tānpūrā, fragm, 5 min 38 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
player live performance by Ensemble Varié, Munich / Germany, SoundCloud
Watch the video from the archive of Estonian TV (9 min 1 sec, 1991)

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, press resonance
Live video on YouTube:player

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, press resonance
player fragm, live rec, 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, press resonance; 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, press resonance
player live rec, fragm, 3 min 23 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps

SYMPHONY OF CONTEMPLATION, 3 pieces for piano, 1983, published by Eres Edition, No 2179, premiere recording by Eres, first page, press resonance; buy score from jpc or Tonger

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, press resonance; buy score
player fragm, 57 sec, mp3, 223 KB; player live, 10 min 41 sec, YouTube

DANCE OF THE MOON GODDESS for guitar, 5 min, 1996, published by Edition 49, premiere recording by Estonian Radio, first page, buy the score from Di-Arezzo or jpc; press resonance, listen on player YouTube

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

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; press resonance

FATA MORGANA for piano, 5 min, 1975, published by Eres Edition, No 1947, premiere recording by Warner Classics / Finlandia Records, first page, press resonance; buy score from jpc or Tonger

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, Belarus, the Ukraine, Russia, Germany, 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, press resonance; buy score
player fragm, performed by Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, 77 sec, mp3

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

AFTERNOON SOUNDSCAPES. A pice for violin with cello accompaniment and a pice for cello with violin accompaniment, ca 5 + 4 = 9 min, 2017, commissioned by Heino Eller Tartu Music College for the International Competition-Festival of Young Musicians, planned première 2018, published by ERP, fragment of the score (pages 2−4, PDF)

SIX PROMS, suite for Baroque organ, 2001, published by ERP, premiere recording by Estonian Radio, first page
player fragm, 1 min 48 sec, live, mp3, 320 Kbps

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, ca 12 min, commissioned by the Festival of Estonian Music, published by CultureWare Music Publ, premiere recording by VGV Trio at Estonian Radio, first page, press resonance
player fragm, 4 min 2 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps

INTRODUCTION AND FUGUE for piano, 1982, premiere recording by Estonian Radio, score (fragm, pages 1−5, pdf), ERP 2909, printed in Nov 2009

IN MEMORIAM HM for early music consort (tenor, baritone, basso, oboe, dulcian, trombone, bell, drum, positive organ, violino, tenor gamba, violone), there are also arrangements (2) for chamber and (3) symphony orchestras; 4−5 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)
player fragm, 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, press resonance, a page of the score
player fragm, live recording, 3 min 28 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps

 

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, press resonance
Video with Fine 5, Estonian TV, fragm; see video on player 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, press resonance

LIGHT OF GOLDEN DRUM for synthesizer, live electronics and phonogram, commissioned by NYYD-Festival, press resonance

EVENING MUSIC for violin, synthesizer and percussion, 1985, 16 min, premiere recording by Melodiya
player
fragm, 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 player YouTube

CHOREOGRAPHIC SCENES “SLOW RUN AND RUSH” and “WHITELIGHT” for keyboards, 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
player Slow Run and Rush, fragm, 3 min 47 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
player Whitelight, fragm, 2 min, mp3, 320 Kbps
Slow Run and Ruch live on player YouTube

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, 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
player performed by Wimme, fragm, 2 min 13 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps

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
player fragm, 129 sec, mp3

 

Pop & rock music of the early years (1980ties)

JULUS CAESAR, lyrics by William Shakespeare (adapted by the composer) 
Video recording, 1980, player 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
player performed by Vitamiin Ensemble, fragm, 2 min 18 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
player
version in Russian language, fragm, 2 min 19 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
Download sheet music (PDF, 3 pages A5); released on CDs Vitamiin (Elwood, 2005) and Parimad laulud (Elwood, 1997)

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
player 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 player
player fragm, 2 min 3 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps

PIDU MEIE TÄNAVAS, first performer Vitamiin, 1982, 3 min, premiere recording by Estonian Radio
player fragm, 1 min 32 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps

TEIE ELU ON LÄINUD ABSURDIKS, lyrics by Priit Aimla, 4 min, first performer Siiri Sisask
player fragm, 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.
player fragm, 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)
player fragm, 3 min 7 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps

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PEETER VÄHI

Helilooja

Peeter Vähi originaalses helikeeles ühenduvad Ida ja Lääs, uus ja vana, akustiline ja elektrooniline.
“Kontserdikülastajal on kaks võimalust: kaasa minna või äraootavalt pealtvaatajaks jääda. Vähi hingestatus aga külmaks ei jäta.”  (Muusika, 5 / 2010)
“Vähi loomingus on kompositsioonitehnilisest küljest ajapikku üha olulisemaks saanud muusika kontseptuaalne külg − tekstisõnum ja selle rituaalne esitus, helimaterjali kõlaline ja märgiline erakordsus.” (Evi Arujärv)
“Aleksander Knaifel, Erkki-Sven Tüür, Arvo Pärt, Peeter Vähi, Velentin Silvestrov, Gija Kantšeli /.../ kuue, oma loomingus üksteisest nii erineva autori helitööd kõlavad otsekui ühe ja sama teose erinevad osad. /.../ nende heliloojate vaimne ühtekuuluvustunne on tegelikult sedavõrd tugev, et see on tajutav absoluutselt igas, kui tahes vaikselt kõlavas helis. See on muusika, mis süveneb olemise kahte poolusesse − elusse ja surma, maisesse ja taevalikku.” (Igor Garšnek, 2011 / 2012)

 

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● Nelikümmend kaks”, 5. juuli Alexela kontserdimaja, esitajad Elina Nechayeva, ERSO ja Neeme Järvi; 11. juuli Tartu Jaani kirik, esitajad Elina Nechayeva, Klaaspärlimäng Sinfonietta ja Andres Mustonen; Valdo Preema seade inglissarvele, orelile ja kontrabassile, 31. august Niguliste kirik, esitajad Olev Ainomäe, Ivo Sillamaa ja Taavo Remmel

 To the Mother”, seade kahele viiulile ja keelpillikvartetile, 13. juuni, Peterburi Filharmoonia saal, esitajad Lev Klõtškov, Kaidi Ugandi ja Peterburi Tanejevi nim keelpillikvartett; seade koloratuursporanile ja orkestrile, 11. juuli Tartu Jaani Kirik, esitajad Elina Nechayeva, Klaaspärlimäng Sinfonietta ja Andres Mustonen; seade mandoliiniorkestrile, kavandatud salvestus 2019 Ettlingeni Mandoliiniorkestri (Saksamaa) ja Boris Björn Baggeriga

 In memoriam HM”, 13. juuli Tartu jaani kirik; 14. juuli, Maarjamäe loss, Tallinn, esitajad Klaaspärlimäng Sinfonietta ja Andres Mustonen


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PeeterVahi236Peeter Vähi sündis 18. mail 1955 Tartus. Nooruses õppis akordionit, kontrabassi ja muusikateadust. 1974 alustas Eesti Muusikaakadeemias kompositsiooniõpinguid professor Eino Tambergi käe all ning 1980 omandas heliloojadiplomi. Kõrvuti tegevusega heliloojana töötanud kontserdiprodutsendi ja festivalide kunstilise juhina Eesti Kontserdis (1990−2000), tegutsenud vabakutselise plaadiprodutsendina. Alates aastast 2010 on Peeter Vähi Aasia rahvaste muusika külalislektor Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemias. Käesoleval hetkel ERPi (Estonian Record Productions, alates 2001) kunstiline juht, samuti muusikafestivalide “Orient” (alates 1992) ja “Klaaspärlimäng (alates 1995) kunstiline juht. Umbes 200 muusika-, orientalistika- ja reisialase raadio- ja telesaate, artikli ja raamatu autor või kaasautor.
Ühiskondlik tegevus: Heliloojate Liidu liige (alates 1982, juhatuse liige alates 1992), Budismi Instituudi nõukogu liige (alates 2002, aseesimees 2002−2014), Eesti Akadeemilise Orientaalseltsi liige (alates 1988), Vabariigi Presidendi Kultuurirahastu nõukogu liige (2001−2008), Drikung Kagyu Ratna Shri Keskuse / Eesti Budistliku Koguduse liige (alates 1992, president 1992−2005), Eesti-Jaapani Assotsiatsiooni liige (alates 2010).

Loomingut iseloomustavad stiililine mitmekesisus, kuulajasõbralik helikeel, meisterlik eksootiliste pillide ja elektroonika kasutamine, lai tunneteskaala alates meditatiivsest-filosoofilisest rahust kuni barokse või isegi rokiliku motoorikani. Helilooja avarat silmaringi näitab fakt, et vokaalteoste puhul on ta lisaks emakeelele kasutanud sanskriti-, tiibeti-, saksa-, inglis-, läti-, vene-, ladina-, jaapani-, fulani- ja koptikeelseid tekste. Oluliste teoste hulka kuuluvad oratoorium “Maarja Magdaleena Evangeelium” jutustajale, vokaalsolistidele, kahele koorile ja sümfooniaorkestrile, Aafrika initsiatsiooniriitus “Müstilisel Kaydara-maal” jutustajale, vokaalsolistidele, kahele koorile ja sümfooniaorkestrile, “Müstiline ühinemine” kammeransamblile, kantaat “Ülim vaikus” naishäälele, meeskoorile ja kelladele, flöödikontsert “Taevase järve laul”, “Nelikümmend kaks” ja “To the Mother” sümfonjettorkestrile.

Peeter Vähi muusikat on esitanud Euroopa, Aasia ja Ameerika sümfoonia- ja kammerorkestrid (nende hulgas Jaapani Filharmoonikud, Euroopa Liidu Kammerorkester, Shanghai Sümfooniaorkester, Taipei Filharmooniaorkester, Detroidi Sümfooniaorkester, Viini Tonkünstler-Sümfooniaorkester, Läti Rahvusorkester,  Leipzigi MDR ja Hamburgi NDR sümfooniaorkestrid, Vene Riiklik Akadeemiline Kammerorkester / Moskva Kammerorkester, Berliini Konzerthausorchester, Göteborgi Sümfooniaorkester...), koorid (Tōkyō Filharmoonia Koor, segakoor Latvija, Riia Toomkiriku Poistekoor, Shanghai Ooperimaja koor), kammer- (Slava Grigoryan, Rémi Boucher, Gidon Kremer, duo Mari & Håkon Samuelsen, Raschèr Saxophone Quartet) ja etno-muusikud (Sevara Nazarkhan, Hiroyuki Koinuma, Hayashi Eitetsu taiko-ansambel), aga loomulikult ka enamik Eesti tippmuusikuid (Klaaspärlimäng Sinfonietta, ERSO, Tallinna Kammerorkester, Eesti Rahvusmeeskoor RAM, tütarlastekoor Ellerhein, kammekoor Collegium Musicale, ansamblid Hortus Musicus ja Arsis, Järvide “dünastia”, Eri Klas, Andres Mustonen, Risto Joost, Mikk Üleoja, Kalle Randalu, Irina Zahharenkova, Martin Kuuskmann, Elina Nechayeva, Helen Lokuta, Mati Turi, Priit Volmer, aga samuti Tõnis Mägi, Kadri Voorand, Tanel Padar, Lenna, Ivo Linna, Anne Veski, Siiri Sisask, Peeter Volkonski jt). Lisaks tavapärastele akadeemilistele kontserdisaalidele on Vähi autorikontserdid toimunud EXPO 2000 maailmanäituse vabaõhulaval Hannoveris, Roerichi Muuseumis, Rootsi kuningapalees, samuti on tema muusika kõlanud Eesti laulupidudel, Valges Majas Washingtonis, budistlikus templis Jaapanis, UNESCO 50nda juubeli üritustel Strasbourgis, Lužniki spordiareenil Moskvas... Peeter Vähi teoste kirjastajad on ERP, Erdenklang Musikverlag, Edition 49, CultureWare Music Publ, Eres Edition ja Maren Musikverlag. Tema muusika kõlab enam kui 70 heliplaadil (arvestamata noorpõlves loodud pop-muusikat), sealhulgas 12 autoriplaadil.


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ImagetextPEETER VÄHI

Discography
Samplers
Co-productions

12 solo albums and over 70 co-productions with other composers and / or performers

 

Samplers, co-productions with other composers and / or performers

Imagetext CD: EARLY MUSIC OF 3rd MILLENNIUM
Work: In Memoriam HM
Performed by Hortus Musicus
2011 ERP 4611
player In Memoriam HM, fragm, 2 min 37 sec, mp3
GreatMaestrosVolXI107 GREAT MAESTROS XI   New!
Work: To the Mother
Guido Gualandi (oboe), Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
2019 ERP 10719
DVDTallinnSinfonietta107 DVD: CHARITY CONCERT FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE GREAT TOHOKU EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI
Work: A Chant of Bamboo
Performed by: Neeme Punder, Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta & Jüri Alperten
2012 Estonia-Japan Association
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CD: ESTONIAN PIANO MUSIC
Work: Fata Morgana
1994 Warner Classics / Finlandia Records 4509-95704-2
player Fata Morgana, fragm, 2 min 4 sec, mp3
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CD: ESTONIAN CHAMBER MUSIC
Work: To His Highness Salvador D
1994 Warner Classics / Finlandia Records 4509-95705-2
player To His Highness Salvador D, mov I, fragm, 2 min 24 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: ESTONIAN EXPERIENCE
Work: To His Highness Salvador D
Warner Classics / Finlandia Records 0630-12244
player To His Highness Salvador D, mov III, fragm, 1 min 48 sec, mp3
TheBestOfArsisBells107 CD: THE BEST OF ARSIS BELLS
Works: Supreme Silence, Handbell Symphony
Performed by: Handbell Ensemble Arsis, Estonian National Male Choir RAM, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductors Kristjan Järvi and Aivar Mäe
2013 ERP 7013-1
player Peeter Vähi. Handbell Symphony, Movement II, fragm, 1 min 28 sec, mp3
Imagetext CD: ESTNISCHE KLAVIERMUSIK
Work: Three pieces for piano (Symphony of Contemplation)
Performed by: Peep Lassmann
1994 ERES CD 06
Imagetext CD: GRANDE FINALE
Work: Chant of the Celestial Lake
Performed by: Maarika Järvi, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
2004 GSO 4557-04/7004
Imagetext CD: MISSA NONA. GREEN TARA
Work: Green Tārā
Performed by: Ellerhein, Sevara Nazarkhan, Tiia-Ester Loitme
2008
player Peeter Vähi. Green , fragm, 3 min 5 sec, mp3
imagetext Double-CD: ESTONIAN ORCHESTRAL MUSIC 1986−2004
Work: A Chant of Bamboo
Performed by: Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Neeme Punder, Eri Klas
2005 Estonian Music Information Centre EMIC CD010
Imagetext CD: ONE CENTURY OF ESTONIAN VIOLIN MUSIC
Work: Mystical Uniting (arranged for violin and guitar)
Prformed by: Urmas Vulp (violin) & Heiki Mätlik (guitar)
2005 Estonian Radio / U Vulp / H Mätlik
player Mystical Uniting, fragm, 1 min 25 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: KUUVALGEL. WIND MUSIC OF ESTONIA
Work: Between Heaven and Earth for symphonic wind orchestra
Prformed by: CNU Wind Ensemble, conductor Mark U Reimer
Mark Records (USA) 03P101
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imagetext CD: ESTONIAN MUSIC NOW 2011 / EXPLORATORY MUSIC FROM ESTONIA
Work: Choreographic scene Whitelight (excerpt)
Performed by: Hele-Riin Uib (marimba, rainmaker), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Peeter Vähi, original archive recordings of Estonian folk songs
2011 EECD001 / The Wire
Imagetext CD: HEXEN & HEILIGE
Works: Ristitantsi, Joodiku nädal, Äiu-äiu, kõssi-kõssi (based on folk music)
Performed by: Kirile Loo & Peeter Vähi
1995 Dark Star LC 6526
Imagetext CD: PASTORAL OF COMPUTERIZED WORLD / BALTIC CHAMBER MUSIC
Work: Pastoral Of Computerized World
Performed by: Baltic Trio
1997 Warner Classics / Finlandia Records 0630-18435-2
player Pastoral Of Computerized World, movement I, fragm, 57 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: CROSSOVER ORGAN & OVERDRIVE GUITAR
Work: Forty-two
Performed by: Andres Uibo & Ain Varts
1999 Salumuusik CD-1053
player Forty-two, fragm, 1 min 15 sec, mp3
Imagetext CD: RHAPSODY OF WINDS
Work: Between Heaven And Earth
Performed by: The Orchestra of The Estonian Defence Forces
2015 Estonian Defence Forces
player Between Heaven And Earth, fragm, 3 min 5 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
Imagetext Double-CD: WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC EUROPE (initiated by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama)
Work: Aspiration For The Pure Land (from Supreme Silence)
Performed by: Irén Lovász, Estonian National Male Choir RAM, Handbell Ensemble Arsis, Konchok Lundrup, Kristjan Järvi
1999 CCn’C 00692
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Imagetext CD: OM MANI PADME HUNG
Work: Vajrasattva Mantra (from Supreme Silence), Relaxation, Legend Zero (from The Path to the Heart of Asia), Nine Mantras
1999 Pastels 20.3425-314
player Supreme Silence, Movement II / Vajrasattva Mantra, fragm, 2 min 27 sec, mp3
Imagetext CD: PLANETENTÖNE VOL 2
Work: Planet Cantata
Lyrics by: Joachim Ernst Berendt
Performed by: Estonian National Male Choir, Handbell Ensemble Arsis
2001 Universal 157 862-2
player Planet Cantata, fragm, 1 min 13 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: MYSTICAL UNITING
Work: Mystical Uniting
Performed by: Duo Concertante
1999 Forte FD 0059/2
Imagetext CD: VAISTISM
Work: Mystical Uniting
Performed by: Elisabeth Riessbeck, Alexander Janiczek, Klaus Jäckle
2002 New Classical Adventure NCA 60116-215
player Mystical Uniting, fragm, 3 min 38 sec, mp3, 160 Kbps
Imagetext CD: NCA’s Anniversary Edition
Work: Mystical Uniting
Performed by: Elisabeth Riessbeck, Alexander Janiczek, Klaus Jäckle
New Classical Adventure NCA 60128-304
Imagetext CD: UNITING
Work: Mystical Uniting
Performed by: Duo Nuances
2010 SPM
Imagetext CD: WHITE CONCERT
Work: The White Concerto for guitar and orchestra
Performed by: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
1988
player The White Concerto, mov I, fragm, 1 min 47 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
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CD: TRAUMZEIT, CCn’C Anthology Vol 1
Work: Aspiration For The Pure Land (from Supreme Silence)
Performed by: Estonian National Male Choir, Kristjan Järvi
2000 CCn’C 01002
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Imagetext CD: ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC # 5
Work: Fugue And Hymn
Performed: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Peeter Lilje
2000 Electroshock ELCD 013
player Fugue And Hymn, fragm, 4 min 20 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
Imagetext CD: DRAAMA
Work: Aleatory Heavy
Performed: VGV Trio
2001 Estonian Radio
player Aleatory Heavy, fragm, 4 min 2 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
Imagetext CD: SIGNIFICATIO
Work: Dance of the Moon Goddess (for guitar)
Performed by: Heiki Mätlik
1999 Estonian Radio ERCD030
Imagetext CD: TRULY YOURS PEETER VÄHI, FEDOR VETKALOV, DMITRI TKACHENKO. PS BEST REGARDS FROM TALLINN AND MOSCOW
Works: Seven pieces from Being and Nothigness in Kostabi’s Atelier
Lyrics by: S Sisask
Performed by: Siiri Sisask and the soloists of Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
2001 ERP 302
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Imagetext CD: CELESTIALS
Work: Chant Of The Celestial Lake (for flute and chamber orchestra)
Performed by: Maarika Järvi, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Kristjan Järvi
2001 CCn’C 01712
player fragm, 101 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: EESTI PORTREED
Works: Dance Of The Moon Goddess, Mustical Uniting (version for flute and guitar)
Performed by: Duo Concertante
2001 Antes Edition Classics No: BM-CD 31.9160
Imagetext CD: HELESA
Work: In Memoriam HM
Performed by: Hortus Musicus
2008
player In Memoriam HM, fragm, 2 min 45 sec, mp3
Imagetext CD: AMBER SONGS
Work: Behind the Great Water
Performed by: Kamēr
2014
player Behind the Great Water, fragm, 2 min 5 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
Imagetext CD: THE PATH OF MANTRA
Lyrics: trad
Performed by: Drikung Kagyu Monks, Martin Kuuskmann
2002 Erdenklang 21902
player The Path Of Mantra, # 1, Celestial Lake, fragm, 2 min 33 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
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Imagetext CD: BEST OF MEDIEVAL & ROMANTIC 1
Work: Ei mina mõista
Lyrics: trad
Performed by: Kirile Loo & Peeter Vähi
2002 Zoomica SPV SPV 089-81402
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Non-physical release: BEING AND NOTHINGNESS IN KOSTABI’S ATELIER
Performed by: Siiri Sisask, the soloists of Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
2006 CCn’C
Download: a fragment from Napster
player Watch a fragment in YouTube

 spacer CD: MYSTICA MYSTERIA IV
Work: Pavaen Lachrimae (based on music by Jacob van Eyck)
Performed by: Neeme Punder & Peeter Vähi
2003 EFA 61696 2
Imagetext CD: RICERCARE
Work: Forty-two
Performed by: Heiki Mätlik (guitar) & Andres Uibo (organ)
2004 Eesti Raadio
player Forty-two, fragm, 1 min 14 sec, mp3
Imagetext CD: DIE KLASSIKER. MYSTICA MYSTERIA
Work: Pavaen Lachrimae (based on music by Jacob van Eyck)
Performed by: Neeme Punder & Peeter Vähi
2005 Zoomica SPV DCD 089-81982
Imagetext CD: CANTUS NORDICUS
Work: Orgeljoik (music by Rolland Forsberg, arr by Peeter Vähi)
Performed by: Ines Maidre (organ) & Peeter Vähi (synth)
2004 Carillon Music CMCD-019
Imagetext CD: SAATUS / FATE (based on Estonian folk music)
Performed by: Kirile Loo (voc), Peter Finger (guit), Peeter Vähi, folk musicians
1994 Erdenklang 40772

CD: SAATUS / FATE (based on Estonian folk music)
Performed by: Kirile Loo (voc), Peter Finger (guit), Peeter Vähi, folk musicians
Si-Wan Records SRMC 4044; press resonance
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CD: SAATUS / FATE (based on Estonian folk music)
Performed by: Kirile Loo (voc), Peter Finger (guit), Peeter Vähi, folk musicians
1997 Alula Records ALU-1004

CD: SAATUS / FATE (based on Estonian folk music)
Performed by: Kirile Loo (voc), Peter Finger (guit), Peeter Vähi, folk musicians
1994 Origins 855788-2

Imagetext CD: MAGIC AGE II
Work: Relaxation
Performed by: Peeter Vähi and Tibetan Buddhist monks
1992 Erdenklang 20552
player Relaxation, fragm, 2 min 58 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: SYNTHESIZER MUSIC FROM ESTONIA AND RUSSIA
Work: Nine Mantras (traditional lyrics)
Performed by: the members of Drikung Kagyu Ratna Shri Centre
Erdenklang
player Nine Mantras, fragm, 1 min 4 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: TRAVEL WITH THE GLOBAL BEAT!
Works: Legend Eight, Ristitantsi (based on Estonian folk music)
Performed by: Kirile Loo & Peeter Vähi
1995 Erdenklang 58852
player Ristitantsi, fragm, 1 min 4 sec, mp3
 spacer CD: NEW AGE
Work: Legend Four (based on oriental folk music)
1994 EMI 7243 8 29881 2 0
Imagetext CD: THE FLUTISH KINGDOM (based on the tune by Jacob van Eyck)
Performed by: Neeme Punder & Peeter Vähi
1996 Erdenklang 60932
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Imagetext CD: MAGIC AGE III
Work: Nine Mantras (traditional lyrics)
Performed by: Johannes Skail & Peeter Vähi
1994 Erdenklang 40722
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Imagetext CD: TOUCHED BY THE HAND OF GOTH
Work: Cross Dance (based on Estonian folk music)
Performed by: Kirile Loo
1996 EUROMEDIA DCD 087-38642
Imagetext CD: IN DREAMS
Work: The Ancient Psaltery (based on Estonian folk music)
Performed by: Kirile Loo & Peeter Vähi
1996 EMI 7243 8 54878 2 8
Imagetext CD: THE NATURAL WAY. BODY & BEAUTY
Work: Relaxation
Performed by: Peeter Vähi & Tibetan Buddhist monks
1997 Polygram 537 275-2
Imagetext CD: ETHNIC VOICES & SONGS
Works: Äia-tuija, Cross Dance, Legend Eight, Legend Two (based on Estonian folk music)
1998 EMI 7243 4 95521 2 8
Imagetext CD: VOYAGE TO THE MELTING POT
Work: Dedication of Mertits
Performed by: Drikung Kagyu Monks, Martin Kuuskmann & Peeter Vähi
2007 Erdenklang 971488
Imagetext CD: MIROQUE Vol IV
Work: Laura (based on the tune by J van Eyck)
Performed by: Neeme Punder & Peeter Vähi
1999 Euromedia CD 92750-22
Imagetext CD: MIROQUE Vol III
Work: I Don’t Understand (based on Estonian folk music, lyrics by Kirile Loo)
Performed by: Kirile Loo
1998 Euromedia CD 085-39052
Imagetext CD: LAND OF DRUM
Work: B in the Temple (co-composer Brian Melvin)
Performed by: Brian Melvin & Peeter Vähi
2006 Yama Records
Imagetext CD: WORLD VOICES VOL I
Work: Longing (lyrics by Kirile Loo)
Performed by: Kirile Loo & Peeter Vähi
1998, Hearts of Space
Imagetext Triple-CD: VITAMIIN
Works: Üllatus, Julius Caesar, Enne avamist, Hääl jääl (‘Voice on Ice’), Ilus pikk poiss tantsis Kaerajaani, Mure, Nelikümmend kaks (‘Forty-two’), Üks laul, üks viis... (‘One Song, One Melody...’)
Performed by: Vitamiin
2005 Elwood 039
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CD: PARIMAD LAULUD
Work: Hääl jääl (‘Voice on Ice’)
Performed by: Vitamiin
1997 Elwood 0156-00081

Imagetext Single: VITAMIIN
Performed by: Vitamiin
1981 Melodiya C62-24651-2
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Single: Gruppa Vitamin
Performed by: Vitamiin
1983 Melodiya C62 18709 000

Imagetext Single: TURNE
Works: Tour, Julius Caesar
Performed by: Vitamiin
1983 Melodiya C62 19343 005
Imagetext Single: TURNE
Works: Tour, Julius Caesar
Performed by: Vitamiin
1982 Melodiya Γ62−09919 20
Imagetext LP: VITAMIN GROUP
Works: Tour, Julius Caesar
Performed by: Vitamiin
1983 Melodiya C60 19587 005
Imagetext LP: VITAMIIN
Performed by: Vitamiin
1984 Melodiya C60 20631 008
Imagetext LP: VITAMIIN
Works: Hääl jääl (‘Voice on Ice’), Ilus pikk poiss tantsis Kaerajaani
Performed by: Vitamiin
1987 Melodiya C62 25557 001

See also: solo albums and records produced by Peeter Vähi

Biography
List of main works

ImagetextPEETER VÄHI
Discography

13 solo albums and over 70 co-productions with other composers and / or performers.

Repertoirewert: 5/5. Zur Abwechslung also eine völlig geräuschlose CD, als Erholung für alle lärmgeplagten Zeitgenossen − und höchste Herausforderung für die Rezensentin? (Klassik Magazine, 28.06.03, Germany)

This new album may be the best one yet from Erdenklang’s Cross Culture collection. /.../ Impossible to bring this all together? Not under Vähi’s intelligent and erudite leadership. /.../ Completely lovely, mystifying and inquisitive Vähi’s work is not highly recommended, but necessary listening to both exploratory minds and radio-polluted pop music pundits. Maybe some things will change. (Winter, 1992, USA)

... SA-CD is very clearly recorded, being originated in DXD and mastered in DSD. ... real pleasure to hear such a novel and deeply satisfying creation from Vähi... Highly recommended for a novel experience. (SA-CD.net, 15.12.12, Australia)

MariaMagdalena107 Super Audio CD: MARIA MAGDALENA
Work: Mary Magdalene Gospel, oratorio
Sevara Nazarkhan (soprano), Priit Volmer (basso), Peeter Volkonski (narrator), Riga Dom Chathedral Boys Choir, State Choir Latvija, Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Risto Joost
2012 ERP 5412
player Mov I, Peuangelion kata Marihamm, fragm, 3 min 35 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
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MariaMagdalenaSevara107 CD: MARIA MAGDALENA
Work: Mary Magdalene Gospel, oratorio
Sevara Nazarkhan...
Mystery Records MZ526-9DG
player Mov II, Jesus’ aria All nature, all formations, all creatures..., fragm, 4 min 21 sec, mp3, 320 Kbps
Imagetext LP (Vinyl!): A CHANT OF BAMBOO
Works: A Chant Of Bamboo, The White Concerto, Forty-two, Mystical Uniting
Performed by: Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Slava Grigoryan, Neeme Punder, Nils Rõõmussaar, Andres Uibo, Risto Joost. Live in Estonia Concert Hall, March 16th, 2006
2006 ERP 1006
player A Chant Of Bamboo, fragm, live rec, 2 min 59 sec, mp3
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Imagetext DVD: IN THE MYSTICAL LAND OF KAYDARA
Work: In the Mystival Land of Kaydara (an African initiation rite)
Performed by: Tanel Padar, Mati Turi, Rauno Elp, Priit Volmer, Girls' Choir Ellerhein, Estonian National Male Choir, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mihhail Gerts, video director Jüri Tallinn
2017 ERP
Imagetext Non-physical release: CHRYSANTHEMUM GARDEN
Works: Chrysanthemum Garden Chant, Green Tārā
Performed by: Tōkyō Philharmonic Chorus, Matsubara Chifuru (conductor, Japan), Fujisaki Shigeyasu (shinobue-flute, Japan), Girl’s Choir Ellerhein, Tiia-Ester Loitme (conductor), Sevara Nazarkhan (vocal, Usbekistan), musicians of Estonian National Opera  
2007 CCn’C Records (Germany)
player Chrysanthemum Garden Chant, Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus, fragm, 1 min 47 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: TO HIS HIGHNESS SALVADOR D (chamber music)
Works: To His Highness Salvador D, Mystical Uniting, Digital Love, Concerto piccolo, Four Engravings Of Reval
Performed by: Hortus Musicus, Camerata Tallinn
1997 Antes Edition Classics BM CD 31.9086
player To His Highness Salvador D, mov III, fragm, 1 min 48 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: SUPREME SILENCE
Work: Supreme Silence
Performed by: Irén Lovász, Estonian National Male Choir RAM, English Handbell Ensemble Arsis, Konchok Lundrup and Kristjan Järvi 
1998 CCn’C
player Supreme Silence, mov IV, fragm, 3 min 11 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: THE PATH TO THE HEART OF ASIA
(based on oriental folk music)
1992 Erdenklang 20602
player The Path To The Heart Of Asia, Legend Five, fragm, 1 min 51 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: 2000 YEARS AFTER THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
Performed by: Kaia Urb, Hortus Musicus, The Bad Orchestra
1995 Forte FD 0016/2
Imagetext CD: 2000 YEARS AFTER THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
Performed by: Kaia Urb, Hortus Musicus, The Bad Orchestra
1995 Antes Edition Classics BM-CD 31.9059
player 2000 Years After The Birth..., Himmelan geht unsre Bahn, fragm, 2 min 4 sec, mp3
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Imagetext CD: HANDBELL SYMPHONY
Work: Handbell Symphony
Performed by: English Handbell Ensemble Arsis and Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
1997 Antes Edition Classics
player Handbell Symphony, mov II, fragm, mp3, 1 min 28 sec
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Imagetext CD: SOUNDS OF THE SILVER MOON
Co-authorship: Abhay Phagre, Krishna Kumar Kapoor
1996 Forte FD 0038/2
player Sounds Of The Silver Moon, Sound Three, fragm, mp3, 3 min 41 sec
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Imagetext LP (vinyl): MUSIC FOR SYNTHESIZERS
Works: Reverence, Evening Music, Concerto grosso, Gates
Performed by: Mati Kärmas, Ivo Sillamaa, Andrus Vaht, Peeter Vähi
1989 Melodiya C60 28297 004
Imagetext CD: RELAXĀTIO
Works: Relaxātio (psychotherapeutic music: Estonian, instrumental and English versions)
Narrators: Meelis Kuusemets, Peeter Mehisto
2009 Forte FD 0064/2
Distribution by Easy-Living Music
player Relaxātio, fragm, mp3, 5 min 25 sec
Imagetext Double-CD: TAMULA FIRE COLLAGE
Works: Saatus / Fate, The Flutish Kingdom, Being And Nothingness In Kostabi’s Atelier, 2000 Years After The Birth Of Christ
Performed and/or co-composed by: Neeme Punder, Siiri Sisask, Kirile Loo, Hortus Musicus
1999 Salumuusik CD-1054
player CD II, Being And Nothingness In Kostabi’s Atelier, fragm, 1 min, mp3
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See also: co-productions with other composers and/or performers, and records produced by Peeter Vähi

Vähi’s discography in Wikipedia

Biography
List of main works

PeeterVahi107 TO THE MOTHER − on June 14th in St Petersburg Philharmonic Hall and July 11th in Tartu St John’s church; FORTY-TWO − on July 5th in Alexela Concert Hall by Elina Nechayeva, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and Neeme Järvi, on July 11th in Tartu by Elina Nechayeva, and August 31st in Tallinn St Nicolaus’ church by Olev Ainomäe; OMAR KHAYYAM HAS SPOKEN... − on July 12th and 13th première by HaftCraft Ensemble; IN MEMORIAM HM − on July 13th and 14th in Tartu and Tallinn by Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta and Andres Mustonen

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