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RØTER 2 (ROOTS)
(2023)
for big band with text (voice) and video
Text and voice by Frode Grytten
Video by Anne Marthe Dyvi
First performance at Husnes, 2023
Commissioned by Bergen Big Band
Norsk Musikforlag 65’
JANUS
(2022)
for flute (also bass and alto) and orchestra
1-picc-2(1)-2(1)-2(1) 4-2-3 timp perc:2 hp pno (cel) flute-solo str
First performance in Bergen, 2022
Commissioned by Ingela Øien
NB noter 19’
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RØTER (ROOTS)
(2022)
for big band with text (voice) and video
Text and voice by Frode Grytten
Video by Anne Marthe Dyvi
First performance in Bergen, 2022
Commissioned by Bergen Big Band
NB noter 65’
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RELIEFF (RELIEF)
(2021)
for cello and orchestra
2(1)-2(1)-2(1)-2(1) 4-3-3-1 timp perc:2 hp cello-solo str
First performance in Bergen, 2021
Commissioned by Amalie Stalheim
N.M.O. 28'
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ORKESTERDIALOGAR
(2018)
for orchestra
2(1)-2(1)-2-2 4-3-3-1 timp perc:2 hp str
First performance in Stavanger, 2018
Commissioned by Norsk Musikforlag and Stavanger Philharmonic Orchestra
N.M.O. 15'
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FUTURATION
(2015)
dedicated to BFO and Ed Gardner
for orchestra and electronics
3(1)-3(1)-3(1)-3(1) 4-3-3-1 timp perc:5 hp pno(cel) str
First performance in Bergen, 2015
Commissioned by Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
NB noter 23'
FØNIX
(2015)
for orchestra
2(1)-2(1)-2-2 2-2-2-1 perc:2 (timp) pno str
First performance in Bergen, 2015
Commissioned by the Polish Norwegian Music Incubator
NB noter 15'
RITE
(2013)
for violin and orchestra
2(1)-2(1)-2(1)-1/1 4-2-3-1 timp perc:2 hp vln-solo str
First performance in Oslo, 2015
Commissioned by KORK and Harald Aadland
NB noter 21'
MYLDER
(2011)
for orchestra
2(1)-2(1)-2-2(1) 4-3-3-1 timp perc:2 hp str
First performance in Oslo, 2011
Commissioned by KORK
N.M.O. 11'30"
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MYLDER 2
(2011)
for orchestra
2(1)-2(1)-2-2(1) 4-3-3-1 timp perc:2 hp str
First performance in Oslo, 2011
Commissioned by KORK
NB noter 4'40"
BRANN BATALJONEN
(2008)
dedicated Brann Bataljonen
for orchestra, rock band and football supporters
3(1)-3(1)-3(1)-3(1) 4-3-3-1 timp perc:5 hp cel str
First performance in Bergen, 2008
Commissioned by Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
NB noter 6'
KYKLOP
(2008)
for orchestra
3(2)-3(1)-3(1)-3(1) 5-3-3-1 timp perc:3 pno hp str
First performance in Trondheim, 2008
Commissioned by Trondheim Symphony Orchestra
NB noter 15'
REFLEKS (REFLEX)
fragment og refleksjonar (fragments and reflections)
(2007)
for orchestra
3(1)-2(1)-2-2 4-2-3-1 timp perc:1 str
First performance in Arvika, Sweeden 2007
Commissioned by Orkester Norden
NB noter 10'
TROLL
(2007)
for orchestra
3(1)-3(1)-4(1)-3(1) 4-3-3-1 timp perc:2 pno hp str
optional: 2(1)-2(1)-3(1)-2(1) 4-2-2 timp perc:2 pno hp str
First performance in Bergen, 2007
Commissioned by Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
NB noter 4'15''
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SKJULTE SONGAR (HIDDEN SONGS)
(2005/2006)
for orchestra
2(2)-2(1)-3(1)-3 4-2-3 timp perc:2 hp str
First performance in Stavanger, 2006
Commissioned by Stavanger Symphony Orchestra
NB noter 30'
TJAT (CHATTER)
(2005)
for orchestra
3(1)-3(1)-3(1)-3(1) 4-3-3-1 timp perc:3 hp str
First performance in Bergen, 2005
Commissioned by Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
N.M.O. 4'
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HOKKAIDOS HAGAR (THE GARDENS OF HOKKAIDO)
(2004)
for piano and orchestra
3(1)-3(1)-3(1)-3(1) 4-2-2-1 timp perc:3 cel hp solo-pno str
First performance in Bergen, 2005
Commissioned by Einar Røttingen
NB noter 27'
Detailed info (pdf)
Introduction to "The Gardens of Hokkaido" by Knut Vaage (pdf)
CHACONNE
(2000)
for flute, harp and orchestra
2(1)-2(1)-3(1)-3(1) 4-4-3-1 timp perc:3 pf solo-hp solo-fl str
First performance in Bergen, 2000
Commissioned by Turid Kniejski
NB noter 20'
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CONTINUE
(1994/95)
for orchestra
3(1)-3(1)-3(1)-3(1) 4-3-3-1 timp perc:2 pf hp str
First performance in Stavanger, 1994
N.M.O. 16'20"
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multiMORF VII
(2021)
for 5 amplified brass instruments and computer
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad
(optional version with video by Evelina Dembacke)
First performance BrassWind 2021 in Bergen
Commissioned by NyNorsk Messingkvintett
NB noter 25'
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multiMORF VI
(2020)
for amplified solo trumpet in C, 4 amplified brass instruments and computer
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad
(optional version with video by Evelina Dembacke)
First performance BrassWind 2020 in Bergen
Commissioned by NyNorsk Messingkvintett
NB noter 20'
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multiMORF V
(2020)
for trombone and waterfall with echoing brass quartet
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad
(computer, surround PA,
optional version with video by Evelina Dembacke)
Commissioned by NyNorsk Messingkvintett
NB noter 20'-25'
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HYBRID SPECTACLE
(2020)
for solo cello, ensemble, electronics and visuals
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad. Visuals: Birk Nygåaard
fl/bs.fl, ob/e.hn, cl/b.cl, bsn/c.bsn, tpt, hn, tbn, 2 perc, hp, pno, cello solo, 2 vln, vla, vcl, db, electr, visuals
First performance in Bergen at the Borealis Festival 2020
Commissioned by BIT20 Ensemble
NB noter 60’
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HYBRIDIZATION
(2019)
for ensemble and electronics
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad. Visuals: Birk Nygåaard
fl/bs.fl, cl/bcl, 1 perc, hp, pno, vln, vcl, electr, visuals
First performance in Bergen at BIT20 Ensemble 30 years jubilee in 2019
NB noter 15’
HYBRID 1
(2019)
for cello and electronics
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad. Visuals: Birk Nygåaard
First performance in Bergen at Avgarde in 2019
NB noter 25’
VILLMARK
(2019)
for trumpet and electronics
Commissioned by Artic Sinfonietta/Sten Ivar Frydenlund
NB noter 15’
HYBRID EXPERIENCE
(2018)
for cello, piano and electronics
First performance at Koncertkirken in Copenhagen
NB noter 30’
FUTURATION
(2015)
dedicated to BFO and Ed Gardner
for orchestra and electronics
3(1)-3(1)-3(1)-3(1) 4-3-3-1 timp perc:5 hp pno(cel) str
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad
First performance in Bergen, 2015
Commissioned by Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
NB noter 23’
multiMORF memoriam
(2016)
recordings of trombone and waterfall, electronics
(PA with 4 loudspeakers in a cross)
in memoriam John-Arild Suther
NB noter 15’27’'
multiMORF IV
(2013)
for solo trumpet in C, amplified 9 piece brass and computer/video
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad
(optional version with video by HC Gilje)
First performance BrassWind 2013 in Bergen
Commissioned by Erlend Aagaard-Nilsen/BrassWind
NB noter 10'-20'
multiMORF III
(2011)
for trombone and waterfall
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad
(computer, surround PA,
optional version with video by HC Gilje))
Commissioned by BIT20 Ensemble/John Arild Suther
NB noter 15'-25'
multiMORF II
(2008)
for electric violin and computer
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad
(optional version with video by HC Gilje)
Commissioned by Victoria Johnson/Norsk forskningsråd
NB noter 8'-12'
multiMORF
(2007)
for elctronic violin, amplified brass band and computer
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad
(optional version with video by HC Gilje)
First performance BrassWind 2007 in Bergen
Commissioned by Norwegian Band Federation
NB noter 15'-30'
VI REISER (WIR REISEN, WE JOURNEY)
(2007)
for piano, percussion, computer and amplification
text: Helga G. Eriksen
Max programing: Leon Milo
Commissioned by Leon Milo and Susanne Kessel
First performance Beethovenfest Bonn, 2007
NB noter 12'
ELECTRA II
(2005)
for amplified flute and computer
Premiered by Ingela Øien
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad
(optional version with video by Ellen Røed)
First performance Eccofestivalen, 2005
NB noter 13'40"
ELECTRA
(2003)
for electric violin and computer
Sound design: Thorolf Thuestad
(optional version with video by Ellen Røed)
Commissioned by Victoria Johnson
First performance Autunnale, 2003
NB noter 14'
LYDFABRIKKEN 2
(2023)
for wind band
First performed by Sjøforsvarets musikkorps at Borealis 2023
(Norsk Noteservice AS) 4’20’’
LUFTSPEILING (FATA MORGANA)
(2021)
for symph band w bassoon solo
First performance by Anders Gedde Dahl and Staben, 2022 in Oslo
Commissioned by DOR
NB noter 12'
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RESPONS
(2017)
for brass band
First performance in Bergen, 2001
Commissioned by Manger Musikklag
NB noter 21'
FØNIX 2
(2017)
for brass ensemble
First performance in Bergen (Håkonshallen), 2017
Commissioned by Frode Jakobsen
NB noter 10’
BREAKING ANOTHER WALL 2
(2014)
for wind ensemble
Commissioned by FMW&Perk
First performance FMW&Perk, 2014
NB noter 20'
BREAKING ANOTHER WALL
(2002)
for wind ensemble
Commissioned by Autunnale
First performance Autunnale, 2002
NB noter 20'
GRAFFITI
(2001)
for brass band
First performance in Bergen, 2001
Commissioned by Manger Musikklag
N.M.O. 12'
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FREMAD MARSJ
(1999)
for symph band
Commissioned by the Norwegian Cultural Council
WARNER/CHAPPELL 3'
SKRÅBLIKK PÅ HAUGTUSSA
(2023)
for voice, soprano and piano
First performed in Bergen 2023
Commissioned by Knut Christian Jonsson and Hilde Haraldson Sveen
N.M.O 22’
ODYSSÉ
(2022)
for small chamber orchestra
fl(picc) cl perc pf hp vln vcl
a re-composing of Grieg op. 54
based on Odyssé for sinfonietta (2002)
Commissioned by Ensemble KammerKlang
First performance in Fredrikstad, 2022
N.M.O. 23'
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Live performance (YouTube)
SONETTE 129
(2020)
for string quartet
Commissioned by Strings Unlimited
First performance in Kristiansand, 2020
NB noter 13’
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LEIK
(2019)
for toy piano trio (toy pno vln vcl)
First performance in Bergen, 2019
Commissioned by Tiny Trio
NB noter 12’
2 STUMFILMAR
(2019)
for improvisation ensemble
First performance at TIFF Stumfilmdagene 2019
Commissioned by Artic Sinfonietta
NB noter 25'
BLEST
(2018)
for sax, trumpet, el.guitar, DJ, perc, piano, organ,
group of young trumpet- and sax-players, actor
text: Eva Jensen
First performance at Tromsø International Church Festival 2018
Commissioned by Artic Sinfonietta
NB noter 60’
RESPONS 1-4
(2018)
for percussion trio
First performance in Bergen, 2018
Written for Avgarde
NB noter 7’
SVEV
(2017)
for piano trio (pf vln vcl)
First performance in Bergen, 2018
Commissioned by Einar Røttingen/Valen Trio
NB noter 30’
LILLE-FØNIX 2
(2016)
for flute, oboe and tuba
First performance at BrazzWind, 2016
Commissioned by Fløyboba/Frode Jakobsen
NB noter 5’
BEA’S SONG
(2016)
for flute, oboe and tuba
First performance at BrazzWind, 2016
Commissioned by Fløyboba/Frode Jakobsen
NB noter 4’30"
LILLE-FØNIX
(2015)
for flute, oboe (eng. hn) and tuba
First performance in Bergen, 2015
Commissioned by Fløyboba/Frode Jakobsen
NB noter 5’15’'
AD LIB
(2014)
fleirstemt improvisasjonsmetamorfose
for improvisation ensemble
First performance in Bergen at Landmark, 2014
NB noter 40'
SOMEONE
(2014)
solo parts for english horn and french horn
fl/bs.fl, cl/bcl, bsn/c.bsn, 2 perc, electr, vla, vcl, cb
Commissioned by Ensemble Pegnitzschäfer-Klangkonzepte
NB noter 20'
SONETTER
for chamber orchestra
(2012)
strings (min. 5, 4, 3, 3, 1)
Commissioned by Gjøvik Sinfonietta
First performance in Gjøvik, 2012
NB noter 10'
I rørsle (Moving)
(2013)
for piano trio (violin, cello, piano, extra instr: toy piano and clavichord)
Commissioned by Einar Røttingen/Valen Trio
First performance at Festspillene i Bergen, 2013
NB noter 20'
I VRIMMELEN
rekonstruerte folkeviser og slåttar frå Sunnhordland
(2012)
for chamber orchestra
strings (min. 5, 5, 2, 3, 1)
Commissioned by Sunnhordland Kammerorkester
First performance in Kvinnherad, 2012
NB noter 13'
BUMERANG
(2011)
for string quartet
Commissioned by Nidaros Strykekvartett
First performance in Trondheim, 2011
N.M.O/Oslo Quartet Series 13’
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(...KAMMERKOMMENTAR II...) (CHAMBER COMMENTS II)
(2011)
for chamber orchestra
strings (min. 5, 5, 3, 4, 1)
Commissioned by The Youth Chamber Orchestra of Bergen
First performance in Bergen, 2011
NB noter 3'30"
IN BETWEEN
(2010)
for string quartet
First performance in ROMA, 2010
NB noter 13'
MIKROMANI
(2009)
for sinfonietta
1-1-1-1 1-1-1-0 perc:2 pf vln:2 vla vcl cb
Commissioned by BIT20 Ensemble
First performance in Bergen, 2009
NB noter 1'30"
NOKO
(2008)
solo parts for english horn and french horn
fl/bs.fl, cl/bcl, bsn/c.bsn, perc, pf/electr, vla, vcl, cb
Commissioned by BIT 20 Ensemble
NB noter 20'
MOMENT
A piece in 5 versions - flexible in form and length
(2008)
for sinfonietta
1 MOMENT - contains moment 2, then moment 1 - freely, then rhythmically towards the end - duration 10 min
fl-ob(e.hn)-cl(bs.cl)-bsn hn perc pf vln:2 vla vcl cb
2 MOMENT - contains moment 1, 2, 4 and 5 - rhythmically w. variation throughout the piece - duration 13,5 min
fl(picc/alto)-ob(e.hn)-cl(bs.cl)-bsn hn perc pf vln:2 vla vcl cb
3 MOMENT - contains moment 1, 2 and 3 - rhythmical start, then fading away - duration 15 min
fl-ob(e.hn)-cl(bs.cl)-bsn hn perc pf vln:2 vla vcl cb
4 MOMENT - contains moment 1, 3, 4 and 5 - rhythm. start, slow middle section, building up to a presto at the end - duration 13 min
fl(picc/alto)-ob(e.hn)-cl(bs.cl)-bsn hn perc pf vln:2 vla vcl cb
5 MOMENT - contains all five moments - duration 18 min
fl(picc/alto)-ob(e.hn)-cl(bs.cl)-bsn hn perc pf vln:2 vla vcl cb
Commissioned by BIT 20
NB noter
(...KAMMERKOMMENTAR...) (CHAMBER COMMENTS)
(2008)
for chamber orchestra
1 ob, 1 e.hn, 2 bsn, cemb, strings (min. 7, 5, 4, 3, 2)
Commissioned by Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
First performance in Oslo, 2008
NB noter 4'30"
ODYSSÉ
(2002)
for sinfonietta
fl(picc)-ob-cl-bsn hn perc:2 pf hp vln:2 vla vcl cb
a re-composing of Grieg op. 54
Commissioned by BIT20 Ensemble
First performance in Bergen, 2002
NB noter 22'
FORKYNNAREN
(2001)
for trumpet, percussion and church organ
Commissioned by Olav Arne Steinkopf
First performance in Oslo, 2001
NB noter 12'
JUG BAND RAG
(1998)
cl/kazoo, tbn/kazoo, perc, pf/kazoo, cb, tape
Commissioned by BIT 20
First performance in Bergen, 1998
N.M.O. 9'
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TRANSIT
(1998)
fl, cl, pf, vln, vla, vcl
Commissioned and financed by the French Ministry of Culture and Communications
First performance in Oslo, Ultima, 1998, Ensemble Court-Circuit
NB noter 12'
ENDELIG
(1998)
nar, solo vla, 2 vln, vla, vcl
Contents: Nattsang; Nådde je bære Sel før kvelden; Regn; Je;
Gullslottet; Som kjølvannet.
Text (Nor): Ove Røsbak
Commissioned by Festspillene i Elverum
First performance in Elverum, 1998
NB noter 24'
MOVEMENTS (RØRSLER)
(1996/98)
for sinfonietta
1(1)-1(1)-1(1)-1 2-1-1-0 perc:2 pf vln:2 vla vcl cb
Commissioned by BIT 20
First performance in Bergen, 1998
N.M.O. 23'
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HEXA
(1995)
for six string players
2 vln, 2 vla, 2 vcl
Commissioned by Lars Erik ter Jung
First performance in Bergen, 1995
NB noter 17'30"
IN MEMORIAM
(1994)
for string quartet
First performance in Bergen, 1995
In memoriam Sigurd Lysbakken
NB noter 5’20"
GRJOT
(1992)
For jazz group:
tpt, tensax, tbn, tu, elgtr, pf/org, elbass, perc
First performance in Balestrand, 1992
NB noter
EPISTEME
(1990/91)
for wind quintet
fl, ob, cl, hn, bsn
First performance in Bergen, 1990
NB noter 9'30"
SISYFOS
(1990)
2 vln, vla, vcl, pf, perc
First performance in Bergen, 1990
NB noter 12'
(2023)
for solo flute
First performance in Bergen, 2023
Commissioned by Ingela Øien
N.M.O. 12’30''
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FÅR EG LIKNA DEG
(2023/2006)
for solo flute
First performance in Bergen, 2023
Commissioned by Ingela Øien
NB noter 4’
NATTSANG
(2019)
for cello solo
First performance in Faxe, Denmark by John Ehde in 2019
NB noter 25’
NATTSANG 2
(2019)
for cello solo
First performance Valevåg by John Ehde in 2019
NB noter 10'
BETWEEN
(2015)
for violin and cello
First performance in Bergen, 2016
Commissioned by Rasmus and Balder Hella Mikkelsen
NB noter 5’
SKIMMER (SHIMMER)
(2014)
for double bass clarinet in Bb
Commissioned by Rolf Borch
NB noter 12'
CODE
(2009)
for amplified clarinet in Bb
Commissioned by Rolf Borch
NB noter 4'-12'
CANTUS
(2002)
for a.sax. and church organ
Commissioned by «Saxofon & Orgel»
First performance in Århus, Denmark
NB noter 12'
IN BETWEEN
(2001)
for violin and piano
Commissioned by Einar Røttingen and Trond Sæverud
First performance in Sapporo
NB noter 12'
A SMALL DEVIL TRIES TO MAKE ORDER OUT OF THE AIR
(1999)
vln, gtr
Commissioned by Lars-Erik ter Jung and Thomas Kjekstad
Premiered in Oslo, 1999
NB noter 12'
LIMITED INFINITY
(1999)
for oboe and piano
Commissioned by Music Factory
Premiered in Bergen, 1999
NB noter 10'
FORTUNA
(1996)
fl/alfl/pic, pf
Commissioned by Gro Sandvik and Einar Røttingen
First performance in Bergen, 1997
MIC(MS) 16'
TAPT SLAG (LOST STRUGGLE)
(1994)
fl/voice, perc
Text (Nor): Hanne Bramness
Commissioned by the Norwegian Section of ISCM
NB noter 13'
BLIKK PÅ BEETHOVEN
(2023)
for forte piano (hammerklaver)
Commissioned by Knut Christian Jansson
First performance in Bergen 2023
NB noter 12’
20 BLIKK PÅ OPUS 54
(2020)
for solo piano
Commissioned by Knut Christian Jansson
First performance in Bergen 2021
NB noter 12’
2nd MOVEMENT MEDITATION NR 2
(2020)
for forte piano (hammerklaver)
Commissioned by Knut Christian Jansson
First performance in Bergen 2021
NB noter 4’
RABALDER
(2019)
for solo piano
Commissioned by Einar Røttingen
First performance in Bergen by Einar Røttingen in 2019
NB noter 21’
2nd MOVEMENT MEDITATION
(2015)
for solo piano
Commissioned by Susanne Kessel to the project "250 piano pieces for Beethoven"
First performance in Bonn by Susanne Kessel in 2016
Editions Musica Ferrum 3’
printed in the collection "250 piano pieces for Beethoven Vol.3"
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PLOKK
(2001)
for solo piano
First performance in Oslo by Håvard Gimse in 2014
NB noter 1’
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CORPO DUPLO
(1997)
for piano duo
Commissioned by Ellen Ugelvik and Tine Kolbjørnsen
First performance in Oslo, 1997
NB noter 13'
PREFIX
(1997)
for solo piano
First performance in Bergen, 1997
N.M.O. 1'
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MARCHE INTERCONTINENTALE
(1997)
for solo piano
Commissioned by Music Factory
First performance in Bergen, 1997
N.M.O. 6'
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NESTEN RONDO (LIKE A RONDO)
(1995)
pf
Harald Sæverud in Memoriam
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival
First performance Bergen, 1995
NB noter 7'25"
POINT OF VIEW
(1994)
for solo piano
First performance in Bergen, 1995
NB noter 4'20"
LOOKING BACK
(1993/95)
for solo piano
First performance in Bergen, Music Factory, 1993
NB noter 8'25"
SUNNIVA KONGSDOTTER
(2023)
for choir, 2 trpts, 2 tbns, organ
Commissioned by Bjørgvin bispedømeråd
First performance in Bergen 2023
N.M.O. 4’
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TIDLAUS, DEL 1
(2020)
for vocal ensemble and accordion
Commissioned by Tabula Rasa
First performance in Bergen 2021
NB noter 20’
VINTERSONG (WINTER SONG) VERSJON 2
(2020)
for countertenor and baroque ensemble
text by Hanne Bramness
Commissioned by Daniel Sæther
First performance in Oslo 2021
NB noter 23’
HØGSONG FOR CHOIR AND STRINGS
(2017)
for mixed choir and stirng orchestra
First performance in Bergen, 2017
Commissioned by Collegium Musicum
NB noter 12'
URLICHT
(2017)
for soprano (mezzo), counter tenor and piano
text trad. German folk poem
Commissioned by Morten Grove Frandsen, Liv Oddveig Midtmageli and Sofia Wilkman
First performance in Farum (Denmark) 2017
NB noter 6’
VINTERSONG (WINTER SONG)
(2017)
for mezzo and baroque ensemble
text by Hanne Bramness
Commissioned by Hardanger Musikkfest
First performance in Hardanger 2017
NB noter 23’
KE-DE-GAAR-I
(2017)
for choir(SATB)
Text (Nor): Erlend O. Nødtvedt
Commissioned by GNEIS/Tore Kloster
First performance at Borealis 2017
NB noter 8’
FOR STADIG Å BLI
(2015)
for choir(SATB)
Commissioned by Sissel Lillebostad
First performance at Bergen Library 2015
NB noter 20’
THE SOUND OF THE NORTHERN LIGHT
(2014)
for children choir, carillon, church organ, wind ensemble
text by Kenneth Steven
Commissioned by Ung i Kor-Vest for Europa Cantat Junior
First performance in Bergen 2014
NB noter 20’
TÅRETALE
(2012)
syv sanger om døden (seven songs about death)
for soprano, resitator, alto sax, piano
lyrics by Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen
First performance in Oslo, 2012
Commisioned by Oslo Poesifestival
NB noter 30'
EIN NY DAG
(2012)
for Maja Ratkje and POING (voice and soloist ensemble) multi media
with flexible ensembles from a local community (e.g. choir, brass ensemble, children, video)
First performance at Borealis Satellite in Odda, 2012
Commissioned by Borealis
Score and parts from the composer 15' royalty-protected (45' traditional, in total 60' concert)
NØKKEROSE
(2011)
for female choir (S+S+A), flute, cello and piano
lyrics by Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen
First performance at Stord, 2011
NB noter 5'30''
EN KLUMP MED LEIRE
(2011)
for choir(SATB)
Text (Nor): Hanne Bramness
Commissioned by GNEIS/Tore Kloster
NB noter 5'
HØGSONGEN (THE SONG OF SALOMO)
(2009)
for 2 soloists (SBar), mixed choir and orchestra
2(2)-2(1)-2(1)-1 2-2 timp perc:1 pos(org) str
First performance in Bergen, 2010
Commissioned by Collegium Musicum
NB noter 40'
ELSKEDE ENNO
(2008)
for three tenors and piano
also version for one soprano (or tenor) and piano
lyrics by Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen
NB noter 3'
NØKKEROSE
(2008)
for three tenors and piano
also version for one soprano (or tenor) and piano
lyrics by Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen
NB noter 3'30''
HAUGESONGAR I UTVAL
(2008)
for soprano and piano
Text (Nor): 5 poems by Olav H. Hauge
Commissioned by Musikk i Hedmark
First performance in Hedmark, 2008
NB noter c. 10'
REGN
(2008)
dedicated to Nora
for female choir (S+S+S+A+A+A)
Text (Nor): Ove Røsbak
First performance in Bergen, 2008 by "Sirenene"
NB noter c. 4'
HAUGESONGAR
(2002)
for choir w. 2 trad. singer soloists, trp, ten.sax, Norwegian fiddle, harm, perc
Text: 9 poems by Olav H. Hauge
Commissioned by Ulvik Poesifestival
First performance in Ulvik, 2002
NB noter 18'
BLADEDA
(2000)
Voice(Mezzo S), perc, pf
Text (Nor): collage by the composer
Commissioned by Cicada trio
First performance in Oslo, 2000
NB noter 3'
FOUR SONGS
(1998)
for mixed choir
Contents: Krets; Stille, stille; Kverni; Den lange svevnen
Text (Nor): Sigurd Helseth, Ragnvald Vaage, Olav H. Hauge
Commissioned by the Norwegian Section of ISCM, and
the Norwegian Choir Association
N.M.O. 13'
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EG DRØYMER TIDT
(1996)
for choir(SATB)
Text (Nor): Ragnvald Vaage
Commissioned by Hordaland Korforbund
First performance in Bergen, 1997
N.M.O. 3'
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EI SKAPINGSSOGE
(1995)
2 voices(SBar), fl/pic, cl/bcl, perc, pf, vln, vla, vcl, cb
Text (Nor): Erling Indreeide
First performance in Bergen, 1996
NB noter 22'
EG STRØYER MINE SONGAR UT
(1991)
Song cycle
voice(S), fl/pic/cl/bcl/sopsax, pf
Contents: Bekken; Gjæsene; Mi sjel; Stille, stille ...;
Eg strøyer mine songar ut; Sanndrøymd; Får eg likna deg;
Røsslyng; Den vinden i furubaret; Den lange svevnen.
Text (Nor): Ragnvald Vaage
First performance in Rosendal, 1991
NB noter 38’40"
FOR HAVET
(1988)
voice(A), nar, fl, vln, hn, jazzband, tape
Text (Nor): Alexander Kielland, Olav H. Hauge, Sigurd Helseth
First performance in Bergen, 1988
NB noter 39'
ESELET
(2020)
bible play for children choir, libretto by Bjørn Sortland
boy choir, girl choir, bar solo, fl, hn, perc, pno
First performed in Fridalen kirke 2020
Kirkesangforlaget 20’
Order score: post@sang.no
KHAIROS
(2011)
opera in two acts, libretto by Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen
10 soloists, Choir, 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, bcl, bsn, d.bsn, 3 hn, 2 tpt, 2 tbn, tu, timp, 2 perc, hp, pno/synth, strings, electr.
Commissioned by Den Norske Opera & Ballett
NB noter 120'
VESLEFRIKK
(2007)
opera, libretto by Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen
8 voices(Mezzo/Bar/3 S/3 Ten), fl/alto/pic, ob/e.hn, cl/bcl, bsn/d.bsn, hn, perc, pno/synth, vln, vla, vcl, cb, electr.
Commissioned by Opera Vest
NB noter 70'
NOKON KJEM TIL Å KOMME (SOMEONE IS GOING TO COME)
(2000)
opera, libretto based on the play by Jon Fosse
3 voices(S/Ten/Bar), fl/pic, cl/bcl, bsn, 2 perc, vla, vcl, cb
Commissioned by Opera Vest
First performance in Oslo, Ultima, 2000
N.M.O. 60'
Score sample (pdf)
Review of CD (Norwegian)
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MESÉN
(1992)
voice(S), dancer, rec, cl, bsn, tpt, tbn, perc, vln, cb
Text (Nor: Lat): Lars Amund Vaage, K.Boye, E.Södergran
Choreography: Arne Fagerholt
Commissioned by Ny Musikk/BIT 20
First performance at Nordlyd in Bergen, 1992
NB noter 37'
HVEM HAR TATT MIN VENSTRE SKO (WHO TOOK MY LEFT SHOE)
(2003)
Text: Stig Holmås
walking theatre in Gamle Bergen
premiere in Bergen 2003
Vestlandets Teatersenter
HVITE DJEVLER (THE WHITE DEVIL)
(1997)
Text: John Webster
Director: Kim Dambæk
premiere in Bergen 1997
Hovedscenen DNS
HÅKON ADALSTEINSFOSTRE
(1997)
play for Håkonshella
Music for two historical plays on King Håkon the Good, part.2
Text (Nor): Johannes Heggland
First performance in Håkonshella, 1997
NB noter 23'
KONGEN MED GULLHJELMEN
(1997)
play for Fitjar
Music for two historical plays on King Håkon the Good, part.1
Text (Nor): Johannes Heggland
First performance in Fitjar, 1997
NB noter 22'
MUSIKK TIL PER GYNT
(1993)
2 vln, vla, vcl, 3 perc.
Commissioned by Hordaland Teater
First performance at Bergen International Festival, 1993
NB noter 40'
PÅ REISE
(2023)
for string orchestra w. young players
Commissioned bySommerstryk
NB noter 7'30''
ESELET
(2020)
bible play for children choir, libretto by Bjørn Sortland
boy choir, girl choir, bar solo, fl, hn, perc, pno
First performed in Fridalen kirke 2023
Kirkesangforlaget 20’
Order score: post@sang.no
ARCOLOGI II, III, IV
(2007)
for string orchestra w. young players
Commissioned by De Unges Orkesterforbund
NB noter 6' (2' x 3)
LYDFABRIKKEN
(2003)
for wind band
Commissioned by Norsk Musikkorpsforbund
First performed by Skjold Skolekorps
(Norsk Noteservice AS) 4’20’’
ARCOLOGI
(2002)
Astrid Lindgren in memoriam
for string orchestra w. young players on 3 different levels
First performance in Oslo, 2002
NB noter 13'
PLOK
(2001)
for solo piano
NB noter 1'
REGNVERSSOMMAR
(2001)
for solo cello
First performance Autunnale, 2001
NB noter 1'
TID SOM RENN - TID SOM FLYT
(1997)
a multimedia concert
solo vln, pf/synth, electronics, video, tape, children, choir(SATB), and: strorch | 2 cnt, alhn, euph, tu
Text (Nor): Hanne Bramness, Per Olav Kaldestad, Olav H. Hauge
Commissioned by Rikskonsertene for Fylkeskonsertene i Hordaland
First performance in 1997
NB noter 22'
PRESENS
(1996)
for violin and piano
Commissioned by Rikskonsertene
First performance in 1996
NB noter 6'
MOSAIKK
(1994)
fl, tpt / flhn, vln, pf
Commissioned by Distrikmusikarane i Førde
First performance in Førde, 1994
NB noter 16'