Urmas Sisask
Urmas Sisask (born 9 October 1960, Rapla, Estonia - died 17 December 2022) was an Estonian composer. He studied composition under René Eespere and graduated from the Tallinn Conservatory in 1985.
One of the most influential Estonian composers along with Arvo Pärt and Erkki-Sven Tüür, he composed many sacred music works such as Gloria Patri and Magnificat. His work was influenced by astronomy, the solar system and Gregorian chant. Brother of the singer and politician Siiri Sisask.
12 Laulu Püha Neitsi Maria Auks, Op. 41; Te Deum, Op. 37
Urmas Sisask
2011
Not On Label (Pärnu Kammerkoor Self-released)
CD, Album
Baltic Exchange
Uģis Prauliņš, Vytautas Miškinis, Urmas Sisask, Maija Einfelde - Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge* • Stephen Layton
2010
Hyperion
CD, Album
The Milky Way Opus 24, The Spiral Symphony Opus 68
Grieg Pianoduo, Elles Van Der Heiden, Siebert Nix - Urmas Sisask
2006
Siel Records
CD, Album
Pro Patria
Urmas Sisask
2004
Galaxies
Urmas Sisask
2002
Edition 49
CD, Album
Eesti Missa = Estonian Mass
Urmas Sisask, Tallinna Kaarli Kiriku Kontsertkoor*
2002
Eesti Raadio
CD
Starry Sky Cycle: Southern Skies
Urmas Sisask - Lauri Väinmaa
2001
Finlandia Records
CD, Album
Starry Sky Cycle
Urmas Sisask - Tatiana Smelova
1999
Pianovox
CD, Album
Spirale Symphony, Klavierskizzen Zum Ballett Anuschka
Urmas Sisask, Valerij Gavrilin*, Fany Solter, Eva-Maria Rieckert
1999
Antes Edition
CD, Album
Jäärast Kaladeni
Urmas Sisask
1997
Not On Label (Urmas Sisask Self-released)
Cass, Album
L'Expérience Estonienne
Arvo Pärt, Urmas Sisask, Lepo Sumera, Veljo Tormis, Erkki-Sven Tüür
1996
Finlandia Records, Warner Classics France
CD, Smplr
Zodiak (Sternenmusiken)
Urmas Sisask
1996
Jouluoratoorium - Missa Nr.4 Joulumissa
Urmas Sisask
1995
Antes Edition
CD, Album
Midnight Sun: Music From Scandinavia
Jean Sibelius, Leevi Madetoja, Väinö Raitio, Oskar Merikanto, Erkki Melartin, Urmas Sisask, Selim Palmgren, Toivo Kuula, Ernst Linko, Kalervo Tuukkanen
1995
Finlandia Records
CD, Album
Estonian Organ Music 2
Sisask*, Tüür* / Andres Uibo, Jüri Leiten
1994
Eres Edition
CD, Album
Gloria Patri...
Sisask*, Treimann*
1994
Finlandia Records
CD, Album
Gloria Patri... / Magnificat
Urmas Sisask - The Chamber Choir Eesti Projekt, Anne-Liis Treimann
1994
Missa No 1
Urmas Sisask
1993
I&M Records
CD, Album
Starry Sky Cycle
Urmas Sisask - Lauri Väinmaa
1993
Gloria Patri
Urmas Sisask
1992
Forte
Cass, Album
Tähistaevasükkel - "Põhjataevas" Klaverile
Urmas Sisask
Not On Label (Urmas Sisask Self-released)
Cass, Album
Finding Harmony
The King's Singers
2020
Signum Classics
CD, Album
Virmalised: Eesti Klaverimuusika Läbi Sajandi / Northern Lights: Treasury Of Estonian Piano Music
Various
2019
Eesti Pianistide Liit, Eesti Interpreetide Liit, Eesti Rahvusringhääling
4xCD, Ltd
Baltic Voices
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier
2017
Harmonia Mundi France
3xCD, Comp
Lietuvos Suaugusiųjų Chorų Konkursas 2017
Various
2017
Lietuvos Nacionalinis Kultūros Centras
4xCD, Comp
Valguse Laulud / Songs Of Light
Tütarlastekoor Ellerhein = Girls' Choir Ellerhein*
2017
Tallinna Huvikeskus Kullo
CD, Album
Behind The Counter With
Max Richter, Various
2017
Nachtschichten
Deutscher Jugendkammerchor, Florian Benfer
2016
Carus
CD, Album
The Singing Heart (Featuring Live Recordings and World Premieres From Concerts in Japan, Germany, California, and Salt Lake City)
SaltLakeVocalArtists, Dr. Brady R. Allred
2015
Salt Lake Choral Artists, Salt Lake Vocal Artists
CD
Chór Polskiego Radia
Chór Polskiego Radia
2015
Fundacja Rozwoju Sztuki Sonoris, Fundacja Rozwoju Sztuki Sonoris
CD, Album, Promo
Exsultate!
The Millikin University Choir*, Brad Holmes
2014
First Step Records
CD
Zoforbit - A Space Odyssey
ZOFO*
2014
Sono Luminus
CD, Album + Blu-ray, Blu-ray-A
Child In The Garden
Piano Duo Venti Dita
2013
Not On Label
CD
Peregrinus - Vaeltaja
Cappella Pro Vocale
2012
Fuga (2)
CD, Album
Dainuojame Viltį, Aistrą Ir Meilę...
Choras Bel Canto
2010
Not On Label (Choras Bel Canto Self-released)
CD, Album
Lighten Mine Eyes (Contemporary Choral Music)
Orpheus Vokalensemble, Gary Graden
2010
Carus
CD, Album
A Treasury Of Estonian Music
Various
2009
Estonian Music Information Centre
2xCD
Avarsinise Taeva Ja Laulude Tund
Helin-Mari Arderi Trio, Vanalinna Segakoor
2009
Not On Label (Helin-Mari Arder Self-released), Not On Label (Vanalinna Segakoor Self-released)
CD, Album
Piirimeeste Aastaring
Eesti Piirivalve Orkester
2008
Estonian Border Guard Orchestra
CD, Album
Eesti Muusikalugu. Kunstmuusika. Õppeotstarbeline CD-komplekt.
Various
2008
Talmar & Põhi
9xCD, Comp
Sacred Treasures V: From A Russian Cathedral
Various
2007
Hearts Of Space
CD
Våkenetter
Uranienborg Vokalensemble
2007
Not On Label (Uranienborg Vokalensemble Self-released)
SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album
Dagilėlis
Šiaulių Berniukų Ir Jaunuolių Choras "Dagilėlis"*
2007
Not On Label
DVD-V, PAL
Ma Laulan Suust Ja Südamest
Mitte-Riinimanda*
2007
Not On Label (Noortekoor Mitte-Riinimanda Self-released)
CD, Album
Totus Tuus
Cantarte
2006
Not On Label
CD, Album
Sound The Trumpet - Vespers 2005
Various
2005
First Step Records
CD, Album
Estonian Orchestral Music 1896-2004 - Catalogue Of Selected Works
Various
2005
Estonian Music Information Centre
2xCD, Comp
Voix Du Monde - Chœurs De Légende
Various
2005
Sélection Du Reader's Digest, Sélection Du Reader's Digest
5xCD, Comp
Scandinavian Choir Music
Amadeus-Chor, Nicol Matt
2005
Ars Produktion
CD, Album
Adoratio
Lumen Valo
2004
Sigillum
CD, Album
Aangenaam... Klassiek - Editie 2004
Various
2004
STEP (Stichting Entertainmentretail Promotion)
2xCD, Album
Geistliche Chormusik Im Schleswiger Dom
Domkantorei Schleswig
2004
Domkantorei Schleswig
CD, Album
Baltic Voices 2
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir / Paul Hillier
2004
I Sing Of Thy Mercies
National Lutheran Choir
2003
National Lutheran Choir
CD, Album
Nordic Voices
Voces Nordicae
2003
Footprint Records (2), Footprint Records (2)
CD, Album
10 Years After - Estonian Authors Society / Compilation 1991-2001
Various
2001
Eesti Autorite Ühing
4xCD, Comp
Invocation
Musica Intima
2001
Atma Classique
CD, Album
Peace - Music For Reflection And Conolation
Various
2001
Finlandia Records
CD, Comp
Ave Maria - Famous Sacred Vocal Works
Various
2000
Erato
CD, Comp
Uz Augšu
Kamerkoris Fortius
2000
Not On Label
CD, Album
Latviešu, Lietuviešu Un Igauņu Kora Mūzika
Youth Choir Balsis
1999
Balsis
CD, Album
Riga Youth Choir "Kamēr…"
Riga Youth Choir "Kamēr…"*
1999
Platforma Records
CD, Album
Song Of Dawn (Highlights From The Estonian & Baltic Music Series)
Various
1998
Finlandia Records
CD, Comp
Clicking Ecstasy
Mülheimer Zupforchester E.V., Detlef Tewes
1998
Antes Edition
CD, Album
Europäisches Musikfestival'98 - Zupfmusik-Schlaglichter Live-Mitschnitte
Various
1998
Not On Label
2xCD, Album
Hoogtepunten Uit Restauratieconcerten St. Janskerk Zutphen Seizoen 1994/95 En 1995/96
Various
1996
Contrapunctus Musicus
CD
Northern Lights Music From Scandinavia
Various
1995
Finlandia Records
CD, Comp
Northern Lights: Music Of Contemplation For A New Age
Various
1995
Singing Revolution Estonia • 125 Years Estonian Song Festival
Various
1994
Erdenklang
CD, Album, Liv
Jõululaule "Nooruse" kvartetilt
Segakoori "Noorus" kvartett
1989
Tallinna Helikassetitehas
Cass, Album
Segakoor "Noorus"
Segakoor "Noorus"
1986
13. Und 14. Dresdner Tage Der Zeitgenössischen Musik 1999/2000
Various
Sächsische Tonträger
2xCD
Gehet Zu Seinen Toren Ein...
Singknaben Der St. Ursen Kathedrale
Not On Label
CD
To Our Lady Of Aglona
Riga Chamber Choir Ave Sol*, Imants Kokars
FACT Mix 512
Max Richter
2015
FACT Magazine
File, MP3, Mixed, 320
Chór Akademicki Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Chór Akademicki UW
2007
DUX Recording Producers
CD, Comp, Promo
Tapiola Originals
Tapiola Chamber Choir, Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, Hannu Norjanen
2005
Alba Records
CD, Album
Eesti Portreed: Works For Flute And Guitar From Estonia
Duo Concertante (4)
2001
Antes Edition
CD, Album
Estonian Experience
Various
1995
Finlandia Records
CD, Comp
Estnische Klaviermusik
Peep Lassmann
1994
Eres
CD, Album
Sisask, Sumera, Tormis, Tüür... Musique Estonienne
Various
Finlandia Records, Finlandia Records, Finlandia Records, Finlandia Records, Finlandia Records
4xCD + 2xCD + Box
Finlandia Sampler 1994
Various
Finlandia Records
CD, Comp, Smplr
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 - Pleiades : 17. II Maja
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 : 25. Ursa Minor [Peace]
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Gloria Patri... 24 Hymns for Mixed Choir : XVII Dominus vobiscum
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Gloria Patri... 24 Hymns for Mixed Choir : VII Deo gratias
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Gloria Patri... 24 Hymns for Mixed Choir : VI Kyrie
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 : 1. Aquarius [Dream]
Urmas Sisask
Benedictio
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 : 2. Vulpecula [Anxiety]
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 : 3. Delphinus [Connection]
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 : 5. Coma Berenices [Mutability]
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 : 4. Canis Major [Hurry]
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 : 6. Cetus [Longing]
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Gloria Patri... 24 Hymns for Mixed Choir : XVIII Surrexit Dominus
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 : 7. Andromeda [Power]
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 - Pleiades : 18. III Taygeta
Urmas Sisask
Five songs from "Gloria Patri" (1988): XXIII. Oremus
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 : 12. Serpens [Appearances]
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 : 8. Bootes [Whirl]
Urmas Sisask
Sisask : Starry Sky Cycle Op.52 - Pleiades : 16. I Electra
Urmas Sisask
Starry Sky Cycle Op. 52 - Pleiades: 17. II Maja
Urmas Sisask