Kolm laulu eeposest Kalevipoeg 'Three songs from the epic Kalev's Son' (Tormis)
from Tormis: Choral Music (CDA67601)
1 Oh, mu hella eidekene 'O, my gentle tender mother' [2'38]
2 Murueide tütred 'Daughters of the Meadow Matron' [2'53]
3 Laine veereb 'The wave rolls' [5'08]
10 minutes 39 seconds 3 tracks
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