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At the beginning of his path as a composer, in 1950s and 1960s, Pärt wrote many children’s songs, piano pieces, and music for plays and animated films. During those years he was involved with several children’s studios and theatres, being the piano accompanist and musical designer. Most of his music for children came about by way of direct improvisation at rehearsals and were only later given their more polished forms. Therefore, they possess the spontaneous, playful spirit amid which they were born.
The Doll Has No Name belongs to Pärt’s 1960 cycle Tykes’ Songs, later titled Five Children’s Songs, as well as to the 2015 collection Songs from Childhood. Both are dedicated to his mother. The song was written for the youngest section …
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Composer's recital: Arvo Pärt "Lapsepõlvelood" / "Songs from Childhood" CD promotional concert
Johanna Vahermägi (viola), Sten Lassmann (piano), Madis Metsamart (percussion), Kadri Hunt (conductor), Katariina Maria Kits (violin), Mari Poll (violin), Children's Music Studio of Estonian Radio , Mirjam Koppel (soloist), Meelis Vind (clarinet), Henri Zibo (accordion)
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Lyrics by Arne Jõger
Translation by Paul Hillier
Malle’s dollies are so jolly,
One is Jaak, the other Juku.
Now though pleasant as a present,
A new doll – I’m going cuckoo!
What to call this third new dolly?
I must think. Oh gosh and golly!
Tiiu? Viiu? Hille? Lille?
Or perhaps the best is Pille?
So this evening into bed,
On one side Jaak, the other Juku.
Come on Malle, make a rally,
Name her, do not dilly dally!
Sleep on Malle now has no claim
While her dolly still has no name.
Tiiu? Viiu? Hille? Lille?
Or perhaps the best is Pille?
NUKUL POLE NIME
Sõnad Arne Jõger
Toredad on Malle nukud,
üks on Jaak ja teine Juku.
Kolmanda tõi ema talle
kingituseks täna alles.
Mida talle nimeks panna,
sellest palju mõelda annab.
Tiiu? Viiu? Hille? Lille?<…