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Rudolf Tobias: Joonas (Jonah Oratorio)

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Composer
Rudolf Tobias
Artist
Mirjam Mesak, Kai Ruutel-Pajula, Mati Turi, Taavi Tampuu, Raiko Raalik, Chorus Mysticus, Singers of
Format
CD
Discs
2
Label
Ondine
Released
Jan 30, 2026
Catalog #
ODE 1456-2D
UPC
761195145623

About

This release is the world premiere recording of Estonia's first major work in art music in it's original score and sung in Estonian. Rudolf Tobias (1873-1918) is widely celebrated in Estonia as the 'father of Estonian music' and considered as the first Estonian composer to have obtained a degree in composing after completing his studies at the St Petersburg Conservatoire. In this recording the composer's magnum opus, Joonas (Jonah Oratorio) is performed by a first-class Estonian line up led by the award-winning ensembles Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and conductor Tonu Kaljuste.

Tracklist 25 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 Prologue: Teie, õelad (Ye, villans) (Chorus) 02:40
    Track
    1
    Title
    Prologue: Teie, õelad (Ye, villans) (Chorus)
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  3. 2 Prologue: Arioso: Ei usu te mu sõna (Ye believe not my word) (Jonah) 02:14
    Track
    2
    Title
    Prologue: Arioso: Ei usu te mu sõna (Ye believe not my word) (Jonah)
    Duration
    02:14
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Taavi Tampuu
    Ensemble
    Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  4. 3 Prologue: Aria with Chorus: Nii ütleb Jumal (Thus sayeth God) (Chorus, Tenor) 05:16
    Track
    3
    Title
    Prologue: Aria with Chorus: Nii ütleb Jumal (Thus sayeth God) (Chorus, Tenor)
    Duration
    05:16
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Mati Turi
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  5. 4 Scene 1: Kuhu ma lähen Su vaimu eest? (Whither shall I go from thy spirit?) (Chorus, Tenor) 04:47
    Track
    4
    Title
    Scene 1: Kuhu ma lähen Su vaimu eest? (Whither shall I go from thy spirit?) (Chorus, Tenor)
    Duration
    04:47
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Mati Turi
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  6. 5 Scene 1: Torm: Aita meid päästa (Storm: Help save us) (Chorus, Tenor, Jonah) 03:56
    Track
    5
    Title
    Scene 1: Torm: Aita meid päästa (Storm: Help save us) (Chorus, Tenor, Jonah)
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Mati Turi, Taavi Tampuu
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  7. 6 Scene 1: Tänukoor: Ja nägid lained siis Sind (Chorus of Thanksgiving: And the waves then saw Thee!) (Chorus, Soloists) 04:01
    Track
    6
    Title
    Scene 1: Tänukoor: Ja nägid lained siis Sind (Chorus of Thanksgiving: And the waves then saw Thee!) (Chorus, Soloists)
    Duration
    04:01
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Mirjam Mesak, Kai Rüütel-Pajula, Mati Turi, Taavi Tampuu, Raiko Raalik
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  8. 7 Scene 2: Nii kui Joonas kord kolm päeva (For as Jonah was three days) (Chorus mysticus) 07:35
    Track
    7
    Title
    Scene 2: Nii kui Joonas kord kolm päeva (For as Jonah was three days) (Chorus mysticus)
    Duration
    07:35
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Maria Listra, Kadri Tegelmann, Endrik Üksvärav, Tamar Nugis
    Ensemble
    Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  9. 8 Scene 2: On Issanda arm (It is of the Lord's mercies) (Chorus) 04:16
    Track
    8
    Title
    Scene 2: On Issanda arm (It is of the Lord's mercies) (Chorus)
    Duration
    04:16
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  10. 9 Scene 2: Palve: Mu Issandat küll hüüdsin (Prayer: I cried unto the Lord) (Jonah) 04:56
    Track
    9
    Title
    Scene 2: Palve: Mu Issandat küll hüüdsin (Prayer: I cried unto the Lord) (Jonah)
    Duration
    04:56
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Taavi Tampuu
    Ensemble
    Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  11. 10 Scene 2: Terzett: Ei jäta tema hinge (Thou wilt not leave his soul) (Tenor, Jonah, Bass) 03:03
    Track
    10
    Title
    Scene 2: Terzett: Ei jäta tema hinge (Thou wilt not leave his soul) (Tenor, Jonah, Bass)
    Duration
    03:03
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Mati Turi, Taavi Tampuu, Raiko Raalik
    Ensemble
    Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  12. 11 Scene 2: Oh, anna tuhat keelt Sa mulle (O give a thousand tongues unto me) (Soloists, Chorus) 01:21
    Track
    11
    Title
    Scene 2: Oh, anna tuhat keelt Sa mulle (O give a thousand tongues unto me) (Soloists, Chorus)
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Mirjam Mesak, Kai Rüütel-Pajula, Mati Turi, Taavi Tampuu, Raiko Raalik
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  13. 12 Scene 2: Fuuga: Sind, mu Jumal, armastan (Fugue: I love Thee, my God) (Chorus) 06:08
    Track
    12
    Title
    Scene 2: Fuuga: Sind, mu Jumal, armastan (Fugue: I love Thee, my God) (Chorus)
    Duration
    06:08
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  14. Disc 2
  15. 1 Scene 3: Kättemaksupsalm: Issand, ilmu meile (Psalm of Vengeance: Lord, show Thyself) (Altos, Children's Chorus, Chorus mysticus) 03:21
    Track
    1
    Title
    Scene 3: Kättemaksupsalm: Issand, ilmu meile (Psalm of Vengeance: Lord, show Thyself) (Altos, Children's Chorus, Chorus mysticus)
    Duration
    03:21
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Maria Listra, Kadri Tegelmann, Endrik Üksvärav, Tamar Nugis
    Ensemble
    members Estonian National Opera Boys' Choir, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  16. 2 Scene 3: Sanctus: Püha, püha (Holy, holy) (Chorus, Soloists) 02:15
    Track
    2
    Title
    Scene 3: Sanctus: Püha, püha (Holy, holy) (Chorus, Soloists)
    Duration
    02:15
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Mirjam Mesak, Kai Rüütel-Pajula, Mati Turi, Taavi Tampuu, Raiko Raalik
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  17. 3 Scene 3: Aaria: Sinu tahet (Aria: Thy will) (Jonah) 04:11
    Track
    3
    Title
    Scene 3: Aaria: Sinu tahet (Aria: Thy will) (Jonah)
    Duration
    04:11
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Taavi Tampuu
    Ensemble
    Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  18. 4 Scene 3: Oh, Issand, Su pühad, neid on väheks jäänud (O Lord, Thy faithful are few and far between) (Chorus) 05:17
    Track
    4
    Title
    Scene 3: Oh, Issand, Su pühad, neid on väheks jäänud (O Lord, Thy faithful are few and far between) (Chorus)
    Duration
    05:17
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  19. 5 Scene 3: Koraal: Oh, Issand, taevast vaata nüüd (Chorale: O Lord, look down from heav'n, behold) (Chorus) 01:32
    Track
    5
    Title
    Scene 3: Koraal: Oh, Issand, taevast vaata nüüd (Chorale: O Lord, look down from heav'n, behold) (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:32
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  20. 6 Scene 3: Arietta: Jumal nüüd vaatab alla (God looks now down) (Soprano) 03:04
    Track
    6
    Title
    Scene 3: Arietta: Jumal nüüd vaatab alla (God looks now down) (Soprano)
    Duration
    03:04
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Mirjam Mesak
    Ensemble
    Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  21. 7 Scene 4: Laskem meid süüa (Let us eat) (Chorus, Jonah) 08:12
    Track
    7
    Title
    Scene 4: Laskem meid süüa (Let us eat) (Chorus, Jonah)
    Duration
    08:12
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Taavi Tampuu
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  22. 8 Scene 4: Intermezzo: Ei inimene (Neither man) (Children's Chorus) 02:01
    Track
    8
    Title
    Scene 4: Intermezzo: Ei inimene (Neither man) (Children's Chorus)
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Ensemble
    members Estonian National Opera Boys' Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  23. 9 Scene 4: De profundis clamavi: Issand, halasta! (Lord, have mercy!) (Chorus) 05:06
    Track
    9
    Title
    Scene 4: De profundis clamavi: Issand, halasta! (Lord, have mercy!) (Chorus)
    Duration
    05:06
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  24. 10 Scene 5: Ei Sinust hoolinud keegi (None pitied thee) (Chorus mysticus) 00:56
    Track
    10
    Title
    Scene 5: Ei Sinust hoolinud keegi (None pitied thee) (Chorus mysticus)
    Duration
    00:56
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Maria Listra, Kadri Tegelmann, Endrik Üksvärav, Tamar Nugis
    Ensemble
    Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  25. 11 Scene 5: Kui käes on viimne kohtupäev (When the last day of judgement is here) (Chorus, Soloists) 07:17
    Track
    11
    Title
    Scene 5: Kui käes on viimne kohtupäev (When the last day of judgement is here) (Chorus, Soloists)
    Duration
    07:17
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Mirjam Mesak, Kai Rüütel-Pajula, Mati Turi, Taavi Tampuu, Raiko Raalik
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  26. 12 Scene 5: Duett: Mis on see inimene (Duet: What is man) (Soprano, Alto) 04:16
    Track
    12
    Title
    Scene 5: Duett: Mis on see inimene (Duet: What is man) (Soprano, Alto)
    Duration
    04:16
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Mirjam Mesak, Kai Rüütel-Pajula
    Ensemble
    Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste
  27. 13 Scene 5: Lõpukoor: Vaata, sääl on Looja maja (Closing Chorus: Behold, the tabernacle of God) (Chorus, Chorus mysticus) 10:24
    Track
    13
    Title
    Scene 5: Lõpukoor: Vaata, sääl on Looja maja (Closing Chorus: Behold, the tabernacle of God) (Chorus, Chorus mysticus)
    Duration
    10:24
    Composer
    Rudolf Tobias
    Performer
    Maria Listra, Kadri Tegelmann, Endrik Üksvärav, Tamar Nugis
    Ensemble
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra
    Conductor
    Tõnu Kaljuste