This is a list of compositions by Otar Taktakishvili.
List of works
- Hymn of the Georgian SSR (1946)
- Text: A. Abasheli and G. Abashidze.
- Cello Concerto No. 1 in D minor (1947)
- In three movements.
- Symphony No. 1 Youth Symphony in A minor for full symphony orchestra (1949)
- In four movements:
- Andante
- Andante
- Allegro scherzando
- Moderato
- Orchestra: 3(picc.),3(E.H.),3,2 – 4,3,3,1 – kettledrums, side drum, cymbals, bass drum, chime bells – xyl – harp, pf – strings.
- First performance in 1949 in Tbilisi.
- LP Melodiya D 02348-: Radio Orchestra, Dimitriady (cond)
- Samgori, symphonic poem (1950)
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor (1950)
- In four movements:
- Allegro
- Scherzo. Vivo e leggiero
- Andante
- Finale. Allegro molto
- Orchestra: 3(picc.),2(E.H.),2,2 – 4,3,3,1 – kettledrums, cymbals – strings.
- First performance: 15 November 1951 in Tbilisi.
- Video:
- (Movement 1 & 2) Moscow PO, Dong Hymn (cond), Jungram Khwarg (piano)
- (Movement 3 & 4) Moscow PO, Dong Hymn (cond), Jungram Khwarg (piano)
- LP Melodiya D 0420-1: USSR State Orchestra, Stasevich (cond), A. Jokheles (piano)
- LP Melodiya C10 10115-16: Central TV and Radio Large SO, O. Taktakishvili (cond), M. Mdivani (piano)
- CD Cambria Recordings CD-1120: Moscow PO, Dong Hymn (cond), Jungram Khwarg (piano) (Release: 2000)
- Three Pieces for Piano (1951)
- Poem
- The Prisoner for piano (1951)
- Festive Overture for symphony orchestra (1951)
- Symphony No. 2 in C minor for full symphony orchestra (1953)
- In four movements:
- Andante. Allegro appassionato
- Vivo
- Adagio.
- Moderato
- Orchestra: 3(picc.),3(E.H.),3,2 – 4,3,3,1 – kettledrums, triangle, side drum, cymbals, bass drum, tam-tam – xyl – harp, pf – strings.
- First performance in 1953 in Tbilisi.
- LP Melodiya D 03756-7: USSR State Orchestra, K. Ivanov (cond)
- CD Russian Disc RDCD 00768: Academic Symphony Orchestra, Y. Svetlanov (cond) (rec: 1992)
- Elegy, symphonic miniature (1954)
- Sachidao, symphonic miniature (1954)
- Orchestra: 2,3(E.H.),3,2 – 4,3,3,1 – kettledrums, – harp – strings.
- Shairi, symphonic miniature (1954)
- Trumpet Concerto (1954)
- Seven Romances after Vazha Pshavela for tenor and piano (1955)
- Russian text by L. Ozerov.
- First performance in 1957 in Tbilisi.
- Seven Romances after Georgian Poets for singer and piano (1956)
- Five Vocal Poems after G. Tabidze for mezzo-soprano, soprano and orchestra (1956)
- LP Melodiya D 011027-8: Moscow PO, K. Kondrashin (cond), M. Preobrazhenskaya (soprano), N. Postavnicheva (mezzo-soprano)
- LP Melodiya D 025643-6: Moscow PO, K. Kondrashin (cond), M. Preobrazhenskaya (soprano), N. Postavnicheva (mezzo-soprano)
- LP Melodiya C10 09847-48: Moscow PO, K. Kondrashin (cond), M. Preobrazhenskaya (soprano), N. Postavnicheva (mezzo-soprano)
- LP Melodiya: Georgian Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond), T. Tatishvili (soprano), N. Tugushi (mezzo-soprano)
- Mtsyri, symphonic poem (1956)
- Based on M. Lermontov’s poem.
- Orchestra: 3(picc.),3(E.H.),3,2 – 4,3,3,1 – kettledrums, side drum, cymbals, bass drum, tam-tam, chime bells – xyl – cel, harp – strings.
- First performance in 1956 in Tbilisi.
- Video:
- USSR State Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond)
- LP Melodiya D 04944-5: USSR State Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond)
- LP Melodiya D 014283-4: USSR State Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond)
- Concertino in C major for violin and small orchestra (1956)
- In three movements:
- Allegretto
- Andantino
- Vivo
- Orchestra: 2,2,1 – strings.
- First performance in 1956 in Tbilisi.
- Video:
- Moscow Radio Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond), D. Oistrakh (violin)
- LP Melodiya D 04944-5: Moscow Radio Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond), D. Oistrakh (violin)
- LP Melodiya D 014283-4: Moscow Radio Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond), D. Oistrakh (violin)
- LP Melodiya C10 08017-18: Moscow Radio Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond), D. Oistrakh (violin)
- O Tblisi, cantata (1958)
- Five Vocal Poems for mezzo-soprano, violin and piano (or orchestra) (1958)
- Revised version of Five Vocal Poems after G. Tabidze for mezzo-soprano, soprano and orchestra (1956).
- Lyrics by Galaktion Tabidze; Russian text by E. Alexandrova.
- Prayer
- Me and the night
- The city was howling like an enraged beast
- Evening
- The moon over Mtatsminda
- First performance in 1958 in Tbilisi.
- Five Vocal Poems for mezzo-soprano, mezzo-soprano and piano (1960)
- Revised version of Five Vocal Poems for mezzo-soprano, violin and piano (or orchestra) (1958).
- Our Swallows to words by I. Abashidze (1960)
- Mindia, opera in three acts (1960-1961)
- Based on the Vazha Pshavela's poems.
- Libretto by R. Tabukashvili and O. Taktakishvili.
- Russian text by E. Alexandrova.
- First performance: 23 July 1961 in Tbilisi.
- Revised in 1971.
- LP Melodiya D 013299-302: Tbilisi State Theatre Opera & Ballet Chorus and Orchestra, Dimitriady (cond), V. Chlunchadze (tenor), M. Amiranashvili (mezzo-soprano), P. Amiranasvili (baritone), T. Laperashvili (bass), I. Shushaniya (bass), G. Sagaradze
- LP Melodiya D 012553-6: Radio Chorus and Orchestra, Dimitriady (cond), Z. Andzhaparidze (tenor), P. Amiranashvili (baritone), O. Koznetsova (soprano), I. Shushaniya (bass)
- LP Melodiya C 0705-9: Radio Chorus and Orchestra, Dimitriady (cond), Z. Andzhaparidze (tenor), P. Amiranashvili (baritone), O. Koznetsova (soprano), I. Shushaniya (bass)
- Humoresque for chamber orchestra (1961)
- Orchestra: 2 flutes, clarinet; strings.
- Simple Overture in C major for small symphony orchestra (1961)
- Orchestra: 2,2,2,1 – 2,2,0,0 – kettledrums – strings.
- Toccata for piano (1961-1962)
- Seven Romances after Simon Tshikovani for soprano, baritone and piano (1962)
- Six romances and a duet:
- Nos. 1, 3 & 6 for soprano
- Nos. 2, 5 & 7 for baritone
- No. 4 for soprano and baritone.
- Kesaneh to words by G. Leonidze (1962)
- The Rock and the Stream, vocal–symphonic poem for mixed chorus and orchestra (1962)
- To the words by V. Pshavela. Russian translation by G. Fere.
- The Rock and the Stream
- High-Flood and the Struggle with Rock
- The Stream Wins
- First performance in 1963 in Tbilisi.
- Six Romances after Pushkin for tenor, bass and piano (1963)
- The Live Hearth, oratorio for soprano, baritone, mixed chorus, and symphony orchestra (1964)
- To the words by Simon Tshikovani.
- Russian translation by E. Alexandrova and Khmaladze.
- First performance in 1965 in Moscow.
- LP Melodiya D 025001-2: Radio Chorus and Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond), V. Budareva (soprano), A. Kleshcheva, S. Yakovenko (baritone)
- Seven romances for tenor and bass with piano accompaniment (1965)
- Lyrics by Alexander Pushkin.
- In Rustaveli’s Footsteps (Solemn Chants), oratorio for bass, mixed chorus, symphony orchestra and organ (1963-1964)
- To the words by I. Abashidze. Russian translation by G. Andreeva and A. Mezhirov.
- Orchestra: 3(picc.),3(E.H.),3,3(dbsn) – 4,3,3,1 – kettledrums, side drum, cymb, bass drum, tam-tam, chime bells, bells – xyl – cel, 2 harps, pf, organ – strings.
- First performance in 1965 in Moscow.
- Movements:
- Introduction
- You Are Here
- "Djvari", By the Walls of the Sacred Cross Monastery
- "Vardzyia"
- Palestina
- The Native Language
- The Exile
- Tamara
- Today Has Died Rustaveli
- LP Melodiya D 018093: Moscow Large Chorus and Large Radio SO, G. Rozhdestvensky (cond), A. Vedernikov (bass), N. Gureyeva (organ)
- LP Melodiya C 01315-6: Moscow Large Chorus and Loarge Radio SO, G. Rozhdestvensky (cond), A. Vedernikov (bass), N. Gureyeva (organ)
- LP Melodiya D 019495-6: Georgian State Chorus and Orchestra, Khurodze (cond), T. Mushkudiany (bass)
- Sonata for flute and piano in C major (1963-1966)
- Movements:
- Allegro cantabile
- Aria: Moderato con moto
- Allegro scherzando
- Video:
- Fenwick Smith (flute), Randall Hodgkinson (piano)
- Elena Yakovleva (flute). Nina Botvinovskaya (piano)
- Manuela Wiesler (flute), Roland Pontinen (piano)
- Orchestration for flute and small orchestra by Olivier Kaspar:
- Orchestre du Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de St Maur des fossés (France), Olivier Kaspar (cond), Philippe Lesgourgues (flute)
- CD BIS: Manuela Wiesler (flute), Roland Pontinen (piano)
- Three Tales, operatic triptychon from three short operas (1967)
- Libretto by the author after the stories by M. Dzhavakhishvili
- Three Judgements" opera in one act
- The Soldier, opera in one act
- S. Tsenin after G. Tabidze's poetry
- Higher the Flags, opera in three pictures with an epilogue
- Russian text by I. Arakishvili (No. 1), E. Alexandrova (No. 2):
- Two Sentences
- The Soldier (The Year 1905)
- Banners Up!
- First performance: 19 November 1967 in Tbilisi.
- LP Melodiya D 025643-6: Radio Chorus and Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond),
- No. 1: V. Makhov (tenor), L. Kazanskaya (soprano), Y. Yakushev (baritone)
- No. 2: S. Yakovenko (baritone), N. Postavnicheva (mezzo-soprano), V. Makohov (tenor), A. Tikhonov (bass)
- No. 3: V. Selivanov (baritone), Y. Yelnikov (tenor)
- The Sun has Vanished, poem (1967)
- To words by G. Tabidze.
- Russian translation by E. Alexandrova.
- Twilight above Mtazminda, poem for tenor, men's octet, chorus and orchestra (1968)
- Pieces for violin and piano (1968)
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- Melody
- Rondo
- Sonata for violin and piano (1969)
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- Allegro leggiero
- Andante
- Allegro molto.
- Poem and Allegro for cello and piano (1969)
- LP Melodiya D 300069-70: I. Cheisvily (cello), N. Tumanova (piano)
- Piano Trio (1969)
- Six Children's Pieces for piano (1969)
- Native Tunes, five pieces for piano (1970)
- Suite for piano:
- Enguri
- Svan Tower
- Shairi (Limericks)
- The Alazan Valley
- March (Toccata)
- Nikolas Baratashvili, oratorio for tenor, men's vocal octet, chorus and symphony orchestra (1970)
- To lyrics by N. Baratashvili. Russian translation by G. Andreeva.
- Orchestra: 3(picc.),3(E.H.),3,3(dbsn) – 4,4,3,1 – kettledrums, side drum, cymb, bass drum, tam-tam, chime bells, bells – xyl – cel, harp, pf – strings.
- First performance in 1971 in Tbilisi.
- LP Melodiya CM 04357-8: Moscow PO, Radio Chorus, "Gordela" Vocal Ensemble, O. Taktakishvili (cond), Z. Andzhaparidze (tenor)
- Gurian Songs, cantata after Georgian folktexts for men's vocal octet, mixed chorus and symphony orchestra (1971)
- Folk texts. Russian translation by G. Andreeva.
- Orchestra: 3(picc.),3(E.H.),3,3(dbsn) – 4,3,3,1 – kettledrums, side drum, cymb, bass drum, tam-tam, chime bells, bells – xyl – cel, harp, pf – strings.
- First performance in 1971 in Moscow.
- CD Russian Disc RDCD 00768: USSR TV & Radio Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, Otar Taktakishvili (cond), L. Belobragina (soprano)
- Three Pieces for violin and piano (1971)
- Three Lives (1971-1972)
- Revised in 1972. New opera No. 3: Shikor after M. Dshavachishvili.
- The second version of the Three Tales (1967)
- Two Brothers
- The Fate of a Soldier
- Chikori
- First performance: 9 September 1972 in Moscow.
- Mengrelian Songs, suite for tenor, men's vocal octet and chamber orchestra (1972)
- Free arrangements to traditional words. Russian translation by G. Andreeva.
- Orchestra: flute, oboe, clarinet; snare drum, bells; strings.
- First performance in 1973 in Leningrad.
- LP Melodiya CM 04357-8: Radio Chorus and Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond), L. Belobragina (soprano)
- CD Russian Disc RDCD 00768: Leningrad Chamber Orchestra, "Rustavy" Vocal Ensemble, Otar Taktakishvili (cond), L. Gozman (tenor)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 Mountain Tunes (1973)
- In two movements:
- Andante (in F Sharp Minor)
- Allegro alla breve (in A minor/C major)
- Orchestra: 3(picc.),3,3,3(dbsn) – 4,4,3,1 – kettledrums – strings.
- First performance in 1973 in Leningrad).
- LP Melodiya C10 08017-18: Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond), E. Virsaladze (piano)
- Imitation of Georgian Folk instruments, suite for piano (1973)
- Suite in four movements:
- Duduki
- Dholi
- Panduri
- Salamuri
- Love Songs Lyrical Songs, suite after M. Pozchishvili for soprano, tenor, men's vocal octet and chamber orchestra (1974)
- Words by M. Potskhishvili and traditional.
- First performance in 1974 in Riga.
- Piano Concerto No. 3 Youth Concerto in F major (1974)
- In one movement.
- First performance in 1974 in Tbilisi.
- LP Melodiya C10 09347-48: Georgian Chamber Orchestra, O. Taktakishvili (cond), Doibzhashvili (piano)
- Choreografic Suite, ballet in one act of five parts
- Libretto: G. Aleksidse. First performance: 1976 in Tbilisi.
- Sonata for violin (1975)
- Transcription of flutesonata (1966).
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in F minor (1976)
- In four movements:
- Andante. Allegro moderato
- Scherzo. Presto leggiero
- Moderato cantabile
- Finale. Allegro tranquillo e cantabile
- Video:
- (Movement 1 & 2) Central TV and Radio Large SO, Otar Taktakishvili (cond), Liana Isakadze (violin)
- (Movement 3 & 4) Central TV and Radio Large SO, Otar Taktakishvili (cond), Liana Isakadze (violin)
- LP Melodiya C10 10115-16: Central TV and Radio Large SO, Otar Taktakishvili (cond), Liana Isakadze (violin)
- The Abduction of the Moon, opera in three acts (1976)
- Based on the novel by K. Gamsakhurdia.
- Verses by S. Nishnianidze. Russian translation by I. Maznin.
- Libretto: O. Taktakischwili.
- First performance 25 March 1977 in The Bolshoi Theatre of Moscow; Producer B. Pokrovsky.
- Overture to the opera The Abduction of the Moon (1976)
- First performance in 1981.
- Summer Lightnings Aflame, cantata for mezzo-soprano, bass, mixed chorus, and symphony orchestra (1976)
- To the lyrics by I. Abashidze and S. Nishniadze.
- Russian translation by V. Krasnopolsky.
- Summer Lightnings Aflame. Allegro moderato
- A Mother’s Song of Peace. Andante moderato
- At the Cenotaph. Andante con moto
- The Vow.
- Hymn to Labour. Allegro
- Orchestra: 4(picc.),3(E.H.),0,3(dbsn) – 4,4,3,1 – kettledrums, snare drum, cymb, bass drum – harp, pf – strings – jazz band – 6 trumpets (in B flat).
- First performance in 1976 in Moscow.
- Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major (1977)
- In three movements:
- Moderato
- Andante
- Andante
- Video:
- Eldar Issakadze (cello), Otar Taktakishvili, conductor (1977)
- To the Holy Shushanik, Georgian hymn for baritone, men's chorus and percussion instruments (1979)
- LP Melodiya: Academic Men's Chorus of the Estonian SSR, O. Taktakishvili (cond)
- Mususi (The Lady Killer), comic opera in one act after M. Dshawachishvili (1977-1980)
- Based on M. Dzhavakhishvili's story.
- Verses by M. Tarkhnishvili. Russian translation by P. Gradov.
- Libretto: O. Taktakishvili.
- First performance in 1978 in Tbilisi.
- Dance Suite, three dances from the opera Mususi for symphony orchestra (1978)
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- Slow Dance
- Georgian Dance
- Fete in Kartli
- Secular Hymns for soloists, men's chorus, kettledrums, bells and two harps (1979)
- Dedication to St. Shushanik.
- To the words by Demetre (12th century), Shota Rustaveli, Simon Chikovani and traditional.
- Russian translation by M. Pavlova.
- Dedicated to Gustav Ernesax.
- First performance in 1979 in Tbilisi.
- First Love, comic opera in two acts (1980)
- Libretto: R. Gabriadze, based on his story “The Wondrous Bird”.
- First performance: 30 December 1980 in Tbilisi.
- Overture to the opera First Love (1980)
- Concert version for symphony orchestra.
- Six Romances for mezzo-soprano with piano accompaniment to words by Alexander Pushkin (1980)
- Six Children's Pieces for piano (1980)
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- Song
- March
- Riddle
- It has Stopped Raining
- A Little Box
- Waltz
- Five Lullabies for women's chorus a capella to folk words (1980)
- First performance in 1980 in Tbilisi.
- Festivities in Georgia, dance suite for symphony orchestra (1980)
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- Allegro marciale
- Marciale maestoso
- First performance in 1980 in Moscow.
- Orchestral Miniatures for symphony orchestra (1980)
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- Larghetto
- Intermezzo
- March
- Mountaineers’ Dance
- Kartalin Tunes, choral cycle for women's chorus a’capella to folk words (1982)
- Piano Concerto No. 4 in D minor for piano and chamberorchestra (1983)
- In four movements:
- Allegro non troppo
- Allegro vivo
- Andante con moto
- Allegro
- Eight Romances on text by Nikoloz Baratashvili (1984)
- With Tsereteli's Lyre, oratorio for soloists, mixed chorus, piano, flute, harp, and kettledrums (1984)
- To the words by A. Tsere.
- String Quartet in C minor (1983-1985)
- Sonata for piano (1985)
- Quintet for piano and string quartet (1986)
- Violin Concerto No. 2 for violin and chamberorchestra (1986)
- Movements:
- Allegro moderato
- Andante
- Finale. Allegro molto
- Video:
- Georgia Chamber Orchestra, L. Issakadze (conductor & violin)
- CD Orfeo C 304 921 A: Georgia Chamber Orchestra, L. Issakadze (conductor & violin)
- Twenty-Three Water-Colours for piano (1987)
- Humoresque for two pianos (1987)
- LP Melodiya C10 14241-2: M. Paniashvili and M. Altunashvili (piano)
- Chamber Oratorio for men's chorus, soloists, piano, organ, and trumpet (1987)
- Words by Queen Tamara, I. Chavchavadze, A. Kalandadze.
Various works
- Chamber music
- Music to Films
- Music to the Play "Vassa Shelesnova" after Gorki
- Music to the Play "King Oedipus" after Sophocles
- Music to the Play "Wintertale" after Shakespeare
- Orchestral works
- Romances
- Suites for piano
- Works for chorus
Note
Musoussi = The Lady Killer (1976) Anatoli Levin conducting the Moscow Musical Chamber Theater Orchestra, recorded in 1981 2 LP set Catalog Melodiya C10-19113 008 (released in 1982)
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