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Erkki-Sven Tüür (born 16 October 1959) is an Estonian composer.
Tüür (pronounced /ty:r/) was born in Kärdla on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa. He studied flute and percussion at the Tallinn Music School from 1976 to 1980 and composition with Jaan Rääts at the Tallinn Academy of Music and privately with Lepo Sumera from 1980 to 1984. From 1979 to 1984 he headed the rock group In Spe, which quickly became one of the most popular in Estonia.
Tüür left In Spe to concentrate on composition, and with the advent of perestroika soon found an audience in the west. The Helsinki Philharmonic, the Hilliard Ensemble, the Stockholm Saxophone Quartet and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra are among those who have commissioned works from him. He was awarded the Cultural Prize of Estonia in 1991 and 1996.
His Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, entitled "Illuminatio", was premiered by violist Lars Anders Tomter and South Jutland Symphony Orchestra in October 2008.
Selected works
Tüür's works are published by Edition Peters, Henry Litolff's Verlag, Warner/Chappell Music Finland, Fennica Gehrman, Sovetsky Kompozitor, Antes Edition, Eres Edition and Edition Fazer.StageWallenberg, Opera in 2 acts (2001); libretto by Lutz HübnerOrchestralSymphony No. 1 (1984)Symphony No. 2 (1987)Insula Deserta for string orchestra (1989)Searching for Roots (Hommage a Sibelius) (1990)Zeitraum (1992)Architectonics VI for chamber orchestra (1992)Show for string orchestra (1993)ActionPassionIllusionCrystallisatio for chamber orchestra (1995)Lighthouse for string orchestra (1997)Symphony No. 3 (1997)Exodus (1999)Aditus: In memoriam Lepo Sumera (2001–2002)Aqua for string orchestra (2003)Symphony No. 5 for electric guitar, orchestra and big band (2004)Rada ja jäljed (The Path and the Traces) for string orchestra (2005)Symphony No. 6 "Strata" in one movement (2007)Symphony No. 7 "Pietas" for mixed chorus and orchestra (2009)Symphony No. 8 (2010)ConcertanteConcerto for cello and orchestra (1996)Concerto for violin and orchestra (1999)Ardor, Concerto for marimbe and orchestra (2001)Magma, Symphony No. 4 in one movement for solo percussion and orchestra (2002)Concerto for bassoon and orchestra (2003)Noesis, Concerto for violin, clarinet and orchestra (2005)Concerto for piano and orchestra (2006)Whistles and Whispers from Uluru for recorder and string orchestra (2007)Prophecy for accordion and orchestra (2007)Illuminatio, Concerto for viola and orchestra (2008)Chamber musicArchitectonics I for woodwind quintet (1984)Graafiline leht (Prints) for flute and harp (1985)String Quartet "In memoriam Urmas Kibuspuu" (1985)Architectonics II for clarinet, cello and piano (1986)Sisemonoloog (Inner Monologue) for flute solo (1986)Architectonics III "Postmetaminimal Dream" for flute, alto flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, 2 pianos, synthesizer, percussion (2 players), violin and cello (1990)Architectonics IV "Per Cadenza ad Metasimplicity" for violin (or electric violin), bassoon, baritone saxophone and piano (or synthesizer) (1990)Dedication for cello and piano (1990)Architectonics V for electric guitar and amplified piano (1991)Dick ja Toff imedemaal (Dick and Toff in Wonderland) for flute and tuba (or bass clarinet) (1991)Kaljukitse märgi all (The Tropic of Capricorn) for flute, clarinet, vibraphone, violin, electric guitar (2nd electric guitar ad libitum) and MIDI electronics (1991)Miraaž (Mirage) for electronics (1991)Architectonics VII for flute, cello and harpsichord (or flute, bass clarinet and piano) (1992)Spiel for cello and guitar (1992)Drama for flute (or vibraphone), violin and guitar (1994)Spectrum II for organ, trumpet and percussion ad libitum (1994)Conversio for violin and piano (1994)Lamentatio for 4 saxophones (1995)Mängu võlu (The Glamour of the Game) for double bass, live electronics and MIDI percussion (1995)Symbiosis for violin and double bass (1996)Motus I for percussion (1998)Motus II for percussion (4 players) (1998)Oxymoron for chamber ensemble and live electronics (2001)Fata Morgana for violin, cello and piano (2002)Sisemonoloog II (Inner Monologue II) for flute and electronicsSpectrum IV for cello and organ (2004)Confession for violin solo (2007)OrganSpectrum I (1989)Spectrum III (1999)PianoKristiinale (To Kristiina) (1981, 1995)Sonatina for 2 pianos (1984)Piano Sonata (1985)Mõeldes Hiiumaast (Hiiumaa; Souvenir of Hiiumaa) (1992)Ülekanne (Transmission) for 6 pianos (1996)Short Meeting of Dark and Light (2003)Mida nägin mäetipule jõudes (What I Saw from the Top of the Mountain), Music for Children (2003)VocalExcitatio ad Contemplandum for alto, 2 tenors, baritone (or mixed chorus) and organ (1996)Questions... for 4 male voices and string orchestra (2007)ChoralRaerituaal (Town Council Custom) for mixed chorus, early music ensemble, electric guitar and chamber orchestra (1982–2004)Ante Finem Saeculi, Oratorio for soprano, tenor, bass, mixed chorus and orchestra (1985); Biblical text and words by Viivi LuikLumen et Cantus, Mass for male chorus and orchestra (1989)Inquiétude du Fini for male chorus and chamber orchestra (1992); words by Tõnu ÕnnepaluPsalmody for mixed chorus and early music ensemble (1993, 2005); Biblical textRequiem "In memoriam Peeter Lilje" for soprano, tenor, mixed chorus and chamber orchestra (1994)Rändaja õhtulaul (The Wanderer's Evening Song) for mixed chorus a cappella (2001)Meditatio for mixed chorus and saxophone quartet (2003)Salve Regina for male chorus and orchestra (2005)Igavik (Eternity) for male chorus and chamber orchestra (2006); words by Doris KarevaTriglosson trishagion for mixed chorus a cappella (2008)Väike eestimaine laul (Little Estonian Song) for children's chorus (2009)Film scoresElu ilma Gabriella Ferrita (Life without Gabriella Ferri) (2008)
