Operas
The Misadventures of the New Satan [Põrgupõhja uus Vanapagan]
2021
soloists, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4231, 1+2, harp, celesta, strings
Libretto: Kristi Klopets after Anton Hansen Tammsaare's novel
Fp: May 14, 2021, The Small Building of Vanemuine Theatre, stage director Vilppu Kiljunen
Carrrmen!
Music for dance performance
2012
accordion, fonogram
Libretto: after Prosper Mérimeé
Fp: Jaak Lutsoja (accordion), choreographer and director Ruslan Stepanov; 18.02.2012, theatre Vanemuine, Tartu
Spring
1. Arno and Lible
2. Spring I
3. Kids on the way to school
4. In the classroom
5. Arno, Teele and Toots
6. Lible
7. Dream I
8. Arno and the teacher
9. Fight
10. Reconciliation
11. Winter
12. Toots’s Pistol
13. Imelik
14. Dream II
15. Christening
16. Spring II
Ballet
2009
80’
French horn, bass clarinet, violin, cello, folk violin, electronics
Fp: Theatre Vanemuine, Tartu, 04.03.2009, jubilee event 'Vanemuine Ballet 70', directed by R. Stepanov
Arabella and Taaniel
Children’s musical after youth story by Aino Pervik, in collaboration with Peeter Raudsepp and Toomas Suuman
2002
Fp: Rakvere Theatre, directed by H. Tvedt
CD „Arabella ja Taaniel : teater muusikas / Ardo R. Varres”, Rakvere Teater (2003); performed by actors: Liisa Aibel, Birgit Landberg, Helen Tähtvere (Arabella), Hannes Kaljujärv (Taaniel Tina), Velvo Väli (Hassan), Marika Vaarik (Rosita), Tiina Mälberg (Padrone), Hannes Prikk (Manuel, Raudpats), Toomas Suuman, Dajan Ahmet (Adalbert), Eduard Salmistu (Haak), Tarvo Sõmer (Puujalg), Margus Stalte (Mirka) and others
Works for symphony orchestra
Angulated
2011
9'
symphony orchestra: 2222, 4221, 2, piano, strings
Fp: Symphony Orchestra of Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, conductor Toomas Vavilov; April 20, 2011, Tallinn Methodist Church
Works for chamber orchestra
From the New Temple
Cantata for the 90th anniversary of the Estonian Drama Theatre
2010
alto, tenor, reciter, speech choir, percussion, electric guitar, piano, strings
Text: 249 original titles of the productions staged at the Estonian Drama Theatre, texts by Juhan Viiding and Enn Põldroos, compiled by Ene Paaver
Fp: October 16, 2010, Estonian Drama Theatre
The Field of Now
2013
17'
flute, clarinet/bass clarinet, viola, two pianos, live electronics
Fp: Tartu New Music Ensemble: Oksana Sinkova (flute), Tõnu Kalm (clarinet), Kadri Rehema (viola), Kadri-Ann Sumera (piano), Jaan Kapp (piano); April 2, 2013, Tallinn House of Brotherhood of Black Heads, Estonian Music Days Festival
Ice Sources
2012
10'
bass clarinet, harp, tablas, sitar
Fp: Liis Viira (harp), Arno Kalbus (tablas), Peeter Salmela (sitar), Meelis Vind (bass clarinet); 01.06.2012, Tartu St. John's church, XI Festival of Young Composers
Commissioned by: Tartu St. John's Church Culture Project
Fever
2011
7'30''
Piano, violin
Commissioned by: Mikk Murdvee
Tremulous Days. 1918
2008
clarinet, harp, violin, cello, percussion
Fp: 23.02.2008, teatre Endla, Pärnu, the 90th anniversary concert of the Republic of Estonia, director Tiit Palu
The Proof
From stage play "The Proof"
2002
2 or 3 pianos (the part of the second piano can be performed by two players)
Publisher: SP Muusika
Dinner with Friends I
From stage play "Dinner with Friends"
2001
2 pianos
Publisher: SP Muusika
Dinner with Friends II
From stage play "Dinner with Friends"
2001
2 või 3 pianos (the part of the second piano can be performed by two players)
Publisher: SP Muusika
Piano Lesson
From a TV-theatre "I Loved a German"
1998
2 pianos
Publisher: SP Muusika
Works for choir, (soloist or soloists) and instrument(s)
Tallinn Purgatory
1. Beginning
2. Jokker’s Song
3. Ladies
4. Ülemiste Old-man
5. A Help by Toomas
6. Jokker’s Fight Song
7. Uptown’s Lady and Old-man’s Duet
8. Downtown’s Lady’s and Old-man’s Duet
9. Finale
Rock oratorio
2009
soloists, mixed choir, (SATB), percussion (3 players), bass guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, recorders (soprano, alto)
Fp: Tallinn Town Hall Square, Old Town Festival 2009 opening ceremony, directed by R. Toots
Force majeure
2012
12'
cello, tape
Fp: Aare Tammesalu (cello), Ardo Ran Varres (electronics); 28.09.2012, Anna church of Mustjala, Saaremaa
Das Ende Beginnt
2011
10'
Piano, cello, bassoon, percussion, live-electronics
Fp: Anto Õnnis (percussion), Kristjan Kungla (bassoon), Siim Selis (piano), Aare Tammesalu (cello); December 22, 2011, Tallinn, Lennusadam
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
2008
cello, tape, live-electronics
Fp: Kaido Kelder (cello), Polymer Culture Factory, Tallinn, 05.04.2008, Estonian Music Days Festival
Commissioned by: Estonian Music Days Festival
Music for feature film Elavad pildid [Living Pictures]
Director Hardi Volmer (Exitfilm)
2012
30'
chamber orchestra: 1111; 111 (+bass trombone), piano, solo violin, strings
Music for feature film "One of My Friends" ["Üks mu sõber"]
Directed by Mart Kivastik, Exitfilm
2011
Music for documentary film September
Directed by I. Raag (Ruut)
2010
Music for feature film Red Mercury
Directed by A. Puustusmaa (Taska film), additional music by Riho Sibul and others
2010
Music for documentary film Disco and Nuclear War
Directed by J. Kilmi (Ruut)
2009
Music for documentary film Ants Eskola – to be or not to be
Directed by K.-P. Virve (Kaos OÜ)
2008
Music for documentary film Men from Forgotten Army
Directed by K. Käesel (OÜ Osakond)
2006
Fp: Estonian Television
Music for a documentary film Sinimäed
Directed by R. Jõerand (Ruut)
2006
Music for documentary film Afanassi
Director L. Trishkina (Allfilm)
2005
Music for silent film Herr Tartüff (1925)
Director F. W. Murnau
2005
60’
cello, accordion, double bass, percussion, tenor saxophone
Music for children’s play 'Orange Bicycle Stolen'
2010
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, 2010
Music for TV-series Revenge Service Office
Directed by A. Prosa (BEC)
2009
Music for TV-series Windward Land (M. Ulman)
2008
Fp: Estonian Television, directed by A. Prosa (BEC)
Musical directing for stage play Endless Coffee Drinking (M. Kõiv)
2008
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by P. Pedajas
Music for stage play Magic Apples (M. Ulman)
2007
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by A. Prosa
Music for TV-series Messieurs Spouses (B. Berg)
Directed by A. Prosa (BEC)
2007
Music for TV-series Dangerous Flight (M. Ulman)
2007
Fp: Estonian Television, directed by A. Prosa (BEC)
Musical directing for stage play Voldemar (A. Kivirähk)
2007
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by M. Karusoo
Music for stage play A Month in the Country (I. Turgenev)
2006
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by M. Mokejev
Music for stage play Surrealists (A. Kivirähk)
2006
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by H. Toompere jr
Music for stage play Spring (O. Luts)
2005
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by P. Pedajas
Music for stage play Othello (W. Shakespeare)
2005
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by H. Hellwig
Music for stage play Savonarola Pyre (M. Kivastik)
2005
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by H. Toompere jr
Music for stage play Kunksmoor and captain Trumm (A. Pervik, U. Lennuk)
2004
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by A. Prosa
Music for stage play Woman in White (W. Collins)
2004
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by P. Pedajas
Music for stage play Fearless Nannies (M. Ulman)
2003
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by I. Eensalu
Music for stage play Proof (D. Auburn)
2002
Fp: April 20, 2002, Tallinn City Theatre by A. Prosa
Music for stage play Dinner with Friends (D. Marqulies)
2001
Fp: Estonian State Drama Theatre, directed by A. Prosa
CD „Õhtusöök sõpradega : muusika Eesti Draamateatri lavastustele = Dinner with friends : music for productions of Estonian Drama Theatre / Ardo Ran Varres”, Estonian Drama Theatre (2007); performed by: Ardo Ran Varres (sounds), Mart Soo (guitar), Indrek Kruusimaa (guitar), Sofia Joons (folk instrument hiiukannel), Tiiu Sisask (piano), Maie Koldits (piano), Piret Väinmaa (piano)
Music for stage play The Lovers Under an Evil Star (G. Gorin)
2000
Fp: Rakvere Theatre, directed by A. Prosa
Music for TV-theatre Stella stellaris (T. Suuman)
2000
Fp: Estonian Television, directed by A. Prosa
Music for stage play The Ballad of the Sad Cafe (C. MacCullers, E. Albee)
1999
Fp: Rakvere Theatre, directed by K. Kaasik-Aaslav
Music for stage play MacBeth (W. Shakespeare)
1999
Fp: Rakvere Theatre, directed by A. Prosa
CD „MacBeth : Rakvere Teater esitab / Ardo Ran Varres”, Rakvere Teater (2000); performed by A. R. Varres and other musicians
Music for stage play Dwarf and the Lady (T. Suuman)
1999
Fp: Rakvere Theatre, directed by E. Salmistu
Music for TV-series Messieurs Spouses (B. Berg)
Directed by A. Prosa (BEC)
1999
Music for stage play The Good Soldier Švejk (J. Hashek)
1998
Fp: Rakvere Theatre, directed by A. Prosa
Music for TV-theatre I loved a German (A. H. Tammsaare)
1998
Fp: Estonian Television, directed by A. Prosa
Music for stage play Dracula (B. Stoker)
1997
Fp: Rakvere Theatre, directed by P. Raudsepp
Music for stage play Woyzek (G. Büchner)
Diploma staging of the 17th year graduates of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Drama School, directed by P. Raudsepp
1996
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