List of compositions by Otar Taktakishvili

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)
 * Melody
 * Rondo


 * Sonata for violin and piano (1969)
 * 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)
 * 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)
 * 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)
 * Allegro marciale
 * Marciale maestoso
 * First performance in 1980 in Moscow.


 * Orchestral Miniatures for symphony orchestra (1980)
 * 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)