{"id":90968,"date":"2024-01-04T14:10:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T14:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2025.laulupidu.ee\/rahvamuusika-repertuaar\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T10:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:16:53","slug":"folk-music-repertoire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/2025.laulupidu.ee\/en\/folk-music-repertoire\/","title":{"rendered":"Folk music repertoire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Opening song<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by the creative team of the 2025 Folk Music Celebration. Soloists: C\u00e4tlin M\u00e4gi<\/strong>, Evelin Leima<\/strong>, Helin Pihlap<\/strong>, Kadri Lepasson<\/strong>, Kert Kr\u00fcsban<\/strong>, Liisa Koemets<\/strong>, Raul Markus Vaiksoo<\/strong>, Regina M\u00e4nd<\/strong>, Tanel Sakrits<\/strong> & Tuule Pihlap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement interweaves seven foot-tapping tunes from all over Estonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018The Tale of the Bagpipe\u2019 was written between 1921 and 1923 based on a song sung by Joosep Tuust (1908-1976) on the island of Muhu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second number was played on violins by Otto Hiiop (1865-1950) and Kristjan Joakit (1863-1942) from Urvaste parish in a 1936 archive recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018The Game\u2019 was recorded in 1903 based on a piece played by Hans R\u00f6nnkvist (1840-1906) on the island of Vormsi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a 1937 archive recording of the fourth piece, \u2018Aamer August\u2019, Hendrik Adamson (1879-1958) from V\u00e4ndra parish played the violin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Mustjala Foot\u2019 was played on the bagpipes by Jaan Piht (1875-1950) from Mustjala parish in a 1936 archive recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Karula Man\u2019s Honey Bread\u201d was published in 1904 in the \u2018Foot Waltzes for Violin\u2019 collection of T\u00f5nis Allikas (1878-1911).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final tune was recorded in 1929 based on a piece played by J\u00fcri Tiits (1851-1930) in Vigala parish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>FIDDLES<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Shepherding Song<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by K\u00e4rt Tambet <\/strong>(1999)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Woven into this arrangement are shepherds\u2019 calls from a 1937 archive recording as performed by Kadri Asu (1870-?) from Kolga-Jaani parish, and \u201cThe Song of the Billy-Goat\u2019s Horn\u201d recorded in a 1936 archive recording as played by Otto Hiiop (1865-1950) from Urvaste parish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seven<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Karoliina Kreintaal <\/strong>(1988)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soloists: ensemble Ruhnu Island Songs and Stories <\/strong>consisting of Kairi Leivo<\/strong>, Karoliina Kreintaal<\/strong>, Lee Taul <\/strong>(1992) & S\u00e4nni Noormets <\/strong>(1990)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement intertwines the well-known dance tune \u20181-2-3-4-5-6-7\u2019 and the song \u2018Ett, tu, tre<\/em>\u2019, which was played by Ruhnu violinist Elias Sch\u00f6nberg (1861-1943) in a 1938 Swedish archive recording. The first of the four verses was sung by Aliise N\u00e4\u00e4lik (1886-?) from Kaarma parish in a 1960 archive recording. The second verse was published in 1996 by Eda Aus (1954) in Music for Babies<\/em>. The third verse was penned in N\u00f5mme in Tallinn in 1922 based on a song by Helga \u00d5un (1911-1999). The final verse was written in 2023 by Kairi Leivo (1971).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pull George<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by the duo Mann & Juula <\/strong>a.k.a. Juuli K\u00f5rre <\/strong>(2003) & Maria M\u00e4nd <\/strong>(2003)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement is based on the song \u2018Pull George\u2019, which was played on the violin by Jakob P\u00e4rn (1882-?) from Tori parish in a 1963<\/a> archive recording.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something for the Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composed by Regina M\u00e4nd<\/strong> in 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Regina M\u00e4nd<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KANNELS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any Given Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composed by Aia Rikka <\/strong>(2003) in 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Kadri Lepasson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Latvian Rumba & Finnish Polka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Kadri Lepasson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soloists: Aivar Arak <\/strong>& Martin Arak<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement weaves together \u2018Those Beautiful Days\u2019 a.k.a. \u2018Latvian Rumba\u2019 from the repertoire of Aivar Arak (1959), played by Osvald Rossmann (1930-1983), and \u2018Finnish Polka\u2019, a well-known folk tune from Finland, from the repertoire of Martin Arak (1986).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Kadri Lepasson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement is based on a tune of the same name played on a kannel by Jaak K\u00f5dar (1888-1976) from Halliste parish in a 1961 archive recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theodor Marjak\u2019s polkas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Ott Kaasik <\/strong>(1969)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intertwined in this arrangement are the songs \u2018Maie from Peetsu Farm Has Lots of Stuff\u2019 and \u2018Wedding Polka\u2019 as played on the kannel by Theodor Marjak (1900(?)-?) from R\u00f5uge parish in a 1957 archive recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAGPIPES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jakob Ratsov\u2019s wedding music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Merike Paberits <\/strong>(1988)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement is based on a piece played on the bagpipes by Jakob Ratsov (1831-1923) from Kuusalu parish in a 1913 archive recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by C\u00e4tlin M\u00e4gi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement intertwines a tune of the same name played on the bagpipes by Jaan Piht (1875-1950) from Mustjala parish in a 1936 archive recording with a song recorded in 1911 based on a piece sung by Liisa Rentel (1856-1928) from Peetri parish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tori Pipes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Kaisa Kuslapuu <\/strong>(1995)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement is based on a folk tune played on the violin by Mihkel Toom (1873-1958) and Mart Jantson (1872-1948) from Tori parish in a 1936 archive recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kolka Polka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composed by Lauri \u00d5unapuu <\/strong>(1976)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Lauri \u00d5unapuu <\/strong>& C\u00e4tlin M\u00e4gi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soloist: Lauri \u00d5unapuu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This song was written for the 2025 Folk Music Celebration in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TALHARPAS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mart Kaasen\u2019s folk tunes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by S\u00e4nni Noormets <\/strong>(1990)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement combines the songs \u2018The Wolf on the Other Side of the Bog\u2019 and \u2018Western Waltz\u2019, originating from L\u00e4\u00e4ne-Nigula parish and played on the talharpa by Mart Kaasen (1869-1955) in a 1936 archive recording, with a folk tune whose lyrics were recorded in 1937 based on a song by Mart Reitel (1866-?) and whose melody was written by S\u00e4nni Noormets in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Den brinnande<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Liisa Koemets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement is based on a piece of the same name which was likely played on a talharpa by Hans Kristiansson Ek (1835-1893) on the island of Vormsi. Swedish musician Styrbj\u00f6rn Bergelt (1939-2006) unveiled the song in an interview with S\u00f6rmlandslaten<\/em> in 1982.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Haystalk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composed by Marko Veisson <\/strong>(1976) & Ramo Teder <\/strong>(1970)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Liisa Koemets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soloists: Puuluup <\/strong>a.k.a. Marko Veisson <\/strong>& Ramo Teder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tribidansin<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Liisa Koemets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement combines the song of the same name from the island of Vormsi, recorded in 1903 as played by Hans R\u00f6nnkvist (1840-1906), with \u2018Tribedansen<\/em>\u2019 sung by Lars Pilmann (1877-1964).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESTONIAN DIATONIC ACCORDIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Evening Waltz<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composed by Kristi Kool <\/strong>(1992) in 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Kristi Kool<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Off to the Hayfield We Go<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Kert Kr\u00fcsban<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soloists: Martin M\u00fcller <\/strong>& Asso Int <\/strong>(1986)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement is based on a song of the same name from the repertoire of Martin M\u00fcller (1988) which was sung by his grandmother Hella T\u00f5evere (1912-2006) from Viru-Nigula parish, with lyrics by Aadu Jaakson (1860-1906).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L\u00e4\u00e4ne County Folk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Natali Ponetajev <\/strong>(2000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement includes a folk waltz played on the accordion by J\u00fcri Loring (1886\/7-?) from Vigala parish in a 1929 archive recording, \u201cThe Old Man from Hiiumaa\u2019s Peasant Shoe Waltz\u201d as played on the accordion in 1938 by Priidu Maritov (1870-1941) from Kullamaa parish and another folk waltz played on the accordion in 1929 by Jaan Sarapuu (1862-?) from Kirbla parish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polkas in the style of T\u00e4hev\u00e4lja Kapell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Kert Kr\u00fcsban<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intertwined here are the songs \u2018Adra Sauna\u2019, \u2018The Trullallaa Polka\u2019 and \u201cTeppo\u2019s Polka\u201d by the band T\u00e4hev\u00e4lja Kapell from Puhja as played in Pilistvere parish in 1973(?) by Elmar T\u00e4hev\u00e4li (violin, 1908-1984), Laine T\u00e4hev\u00e4li (mandobass, 1923-2000), Oskar M\u00e4rtson (accordion, 1909-1998), Alma M\u00e4rtson (kannel, 1915-1999) and Endel Koppel (domra, 1926-1995).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MANDOLINS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

P\u00f5ltsamaa Waltz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Hans Mihkel Vares <\/strong>(1992)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soloists: Leaders of Estonia\u2019s mandolin orchestras Ilmar Kald <\/strong>(1974), Jaanus P\u00f5lder <\/strong>(1971), Joosep Sang <\/strong>(1971) & Joonas Tuuling <\/strong>(1964)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement is based on \u2018Waltzer\u2019, which was recorded at an unknown time by an unknown person from P\u00f5ltsamaa parish. \u2018Waltzer\u2019 and a number of other songs collected by Peet K\u00e4\u00e4r (1860-1916) were rewritten by then Hugo Treffner Gymnasium student Oskar L\u00f5vi (1892-1977).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Musu\u2019s Mishap (vengerka)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Tanel Sakrits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement combines the widely known dance tune style of the vengerka with lyrics written by Mihkel Neumann (1866-1941) and published in New Joke Song Compendium:<\/em> Selected Songs and Verses Poking Fun and Playing for Laughs<\/em> in 1908.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quicksticks Polka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composed by Valdur Lehtla <\/strong>(1946) in 1979<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Sten Aamer <\/strong>(1996)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morning Rheinl\u00e4nder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composed by Kristjan Kuusmik <\/strong>(1996) in 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Kristjan Kuusmik<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GARMONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anniaru Rheinl\u00e4nder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composed by Piret Aus <\/strong>(1971) in 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Piret Aus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soloist: Piret Aus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Party!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by general conductor\u2019s assistant Tuule Pihlap <\/strong>(2003)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement includes five pieces of accordion music from the Setomaa region. Among them, the traditional kargus<\/em>, performed here in a version devised by general conductor Evelin Leima, was played by Ivan Vahelaan (1913-1997). \u201cBoy\u2019s Quadrille\u201d was played by Paul Rahasepp (1911-?) in a 1979 archive recording. \u2018Village Dance\u2019 was played by Aleksei Oroperv (1912-2004) from Setomaa in a 1984 archive recording. The traditional kasatsk<\/em> was published in Kalju Tero: The Seto King\u2019s Musician<\/em> in 2009, played by Tero himself (1932-2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Garmon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composed by Jalmar Vabarna <\/strong>(1987) in 2006<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Arno Tamm <\/strong>(1985)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When as a Child Playing in the Meadow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Evelin Leima<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement is based on a well-known folk tune. The lyrics were published in I Love Songs 1<\/em> in 1940.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COMBINED ORCHESTRA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Stretch of the Wings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composed by Koidu Ahk <\/strong>(1972) in 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Koidu Ahk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soloist: Maimu J\u00f5geda <\/strong>(1993)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the Wedding Venue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Maatasa Folklore Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement is based on the song \u2018In the Morning, When I Took You There\u2019, sung in Tallinn in 1967 by Helene Kukk (1894-1969) from Sangaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter from Woki Farm\u2019s Foot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Helin Pihlap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement is based on the song \u201cPeter from Woki Farm in Leerimetsa\u2019s Foot\u201d, which was recorded as played on the harmonica by J\u00fcri Koiv (?) in Reigi parish in 1905.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter\u2019s Polka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangement by Tarmo Kivisilla <\/strong>(1972)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement is based on a song of the same name played on the violin in a 1938 archive recording by Hindrek Pukk (1875-?) from Saarde parish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing song<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soloist: Meelika Hainsoo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This arrangement combines a tune from Kodavere parish that was recorded in 1905, based on a song sung by Kristjan Sepp (?), with lyrics from Haljala parish recorded as part of a collection effort lasting from 1892-1894, based on a song sung by Eeva Kasik (?).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Opening song Arrangement by the creative team of the 2025 Folk Music Celebration. Soloists: C\u00e4tlin M\u00e4gi, Evelin Leima, Helin Pihlap, Kadri Lepasson, Kert Kr\u00fcsban, Liisa Koemets, Raul Markus Vaiksoo, Regina M\u00e4nd, Tanel Sakrits & Tuule Pihlap This arrangement interweaves seven…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":10,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-90968","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/2025.laulupidu.ee\/en\/author\/admin\/","display_name":"admin"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 2 years ago","modified":"Updated 10 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on 4. Jan 2024","modified":"Updated on 12. Jun 2025"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on 4. Jan 2024 02:10","modified":"Updated on 12. Jun 2025 10:16"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":false,"series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/2025.laulupidu.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/90968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/2025.laulupidu.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/2025.laulupidu.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2025.laulupidu.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2025.laulupidu.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90968"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/2025.laulupidu.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/90968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":90981,"href":"https:\/\/2025.laulupidu.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/90968\/revisions\/90981"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/2025.laulupidu.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}