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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
MIC(MS) 10'30"
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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 4'15''
Info/score (Pdf)
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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 4'
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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 20'
Detailed info (pdf)
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"
multiMORF
(2007)
for elctronic violin, amplified brass band and computer
First performance BrassWind 2007 in Bergen
Commissioned by Norwegian Band Federation
MIC(MS) 15'-30'
BREAKING ANOTHER WALL
(2002)
for wind ensemble
Commissioned by Autunnale
First performance Autunnale, 2002
MIC(MS) 20'
GRAFFITI
(2001)
for brass band
First performance in Bergen, 2001
Commissioned by Manger Musikklag
MIC(MS) 12'
FREMAD MARSJ
(1999)
for symph band
Commissioned by the Norwegian Cultural Council
WARNER/CHAPPELL 3'
BUMERANG
(2011)
for string quartet
Commissioned by Nidaros Strykekvartett
First performance in Trondheim, 2011
MIC(MS) 11'
(...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
MIC(MS) 3'30"
IN BETWEEN
(2010)
for string quartet
First performance in ROMA, 2010
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS)
(...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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 22'
FORKYNNAREN
(2001)
for trumpet, percussion and church organ
Commissioned by Olav Arne Steinkopf
First performance in Oslo, 2001
MIC(MS) 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'
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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 23'
HEXA
(1995)
for six string players
2 vln, 2 vla, 2 vcl
Commissioned by Lars Erik ter Jung
First performance in Bergen, 1995
MIC(MS) 17'30"
IN MEMORIAM
(1994)
for string quartet
First performance in Bergen, 1995
In memoriam Sigurd Lysbakken
N.M.O. 5'20"
GRJOT
(1992)
For jazz group:
tpt, tensax, tbn, tu, elgtr, pf/org, elbass, perc
First performance in Balestrand, 1992
MIC(MS)
EPISTEME
(1990/91)
for wind quintet
fl, ob, cl, hn, bsn
First performance in Bergen, 1990
MIC(MS) 9'30"
SISYFOS
(1990)
2 vln, vla, vcl, pf, perc
First performance in Bergen, 1990
MIC(MS) 12'
(2011)
for trombone and waterfall
(computer, surround PA, video)
Commissioned by BIT20 Ensemble/John Arild Suther
MIC(MS) 15'-25'
CODE
(2009)
for amplified clarinet in Bb
Commissioned by Rolf Borch
MIC(MS) 4'-12'
multiMORF II
(2008)
for electric violin and computer
(optional version with video)
Commissioned by Victoria Johnson/Norsk forskningsråd
MIC(MS) 8'-12'
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
First performance Beethovenfest Bonn, 2007
MIC(MS) 12'
ELECTRA II
(2005)
for amplified flute and computer
Premiered by Ingela Øien
First performance Eccofestivalen, 2005
MIC(MS) 13'40"
ELECTRA
(2003)
for electric violin and computer
Commissioned by Victoria Johnson
First performance Autunnale, 2003
MIC(MS) 14'
CANTUS
(2002)
for a.sax. and church organ
Commissioned by «Saxofon & Orgel»
First performance in Århus, Denmark
MIC(MS) 12'
IN BETWEEN
(2001)
for violin and piano
Commissioned by Einar Røttingen and Trond Sæverud
First performance in Sapporo
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 12'
LIMITED INFINITY
(1999)
for oboe and piano
Commissioned by Music Factory
Premiered in Bergen, 1999
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 13'
CORPO DUPLO
(1997)
for piano duo
Commissioned by Ellen Ugelvik and Tine Kolbjørnsen
First performance in Oslo, 1997
MIC(MS) 13'
PREFIX
(1997)
for solo piano
First performance in Bergen, 1997
N.M.O. 1'
MARCHE INTERCONTINENTALE
(1997)
for solo piano
Commissioned by Music Factory
First performance in Bergen, 1997
N.M.O. 6'
NESTEN RONDO (LIKE A RONDO)
(1995)
pf
Harald Sæverud in Memoriam
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival
First performance Bergen, 1995
N.M.O. 7'25"
POINT OF VIEW
(1994)
for solo piano
First performance in Bergen, 1995
N.M.O. 4'20"
LOOKING BACK
(1993/95)
for solo piano
First performance in Bergen, Music Factory, 1993
MIC(MS) 8'25"
NØKKEROSE
(2011)
for female choir (S+S+A), flute, cello and piano
lyrics by Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen
First performance at Stord, 2011
MIC(MS) 5'30''
EN KLUMP MED LEIRE
(2011)
for choir(SATB)
Text (Nor): Hanne Bramness
Commissioned by GNEIS/Tore Kloster
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 40'
ELSKEDE ENNO
(2008)
for three tenors and piano
also version for one soprano (or tenor) and piano
lyrics by Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen
MIC(MS) 3'
NØKKEROSE
(2008)
for three tenors and piano
also version for one soprano (or tenor) and piano
lyrics by Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 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"
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 18'
BLADEDA
(2000)
Voice(Mezzo S), perc, pf
Text (Nor): collage by the composer
Commissioned by Cicada trio
First performance in Oslo, 2000
MIC(MS) 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'
EG DRØYMER TIDT
(1996)
for choir(SATB)
Text (Nor): Ragnvald Vaage
Commissioned by Hordaland Korforbund
First performance in Bergen, 1997
N.M.O. 3'
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
MIC(MS) 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
N.M.O. 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
MIC(MS) 39'
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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 60'
Score sample (pdf)
Review of CD (Norwegian)
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
MIC(MS) 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
Meir info/More info
HVITE DJEVLER (THE WHITE DEVIL)
(1997)
Text: John Webster
Director: Kim Dambæk
premiere in Bergen 1997
Hovedscenen DNS
Meir info/More info
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
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 22'
MUSIKK TIL PER GYNT
(1993)
2 vln, vla, vcl, 3 perc.
Commissioned by Hordaland Teater
First performance at Bergen International Festival, 1993
MIC(MS) 40'
ARCOLOGI II, III, IV
(2007)
for string orchestra w. young players
Commissioned by De Unges Orkesterforbund
MIC(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 13'
PLOK
(2001)
for solo piano
(MS) 1'
REGNVERSSOMMAR
(2001)
for solo cello
First performance Autunnale, 2001
(MS) 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
MIC(MS) 22'
PRESENS
(1996)
for violin and piano
Commissioned by Rikskonsertene
First performance in 1996
MIC(MS) 6'
MOSAIKK
(1994)
fl, tpt / flhn, vln, pf
Commissioned by Distrikmusikarane i Førde
First performance in Førde, 1994
MIC(MS) 16'