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OP. 1
4 INVENSJONER TIL VALENS MINNE <1967-68>

pf
NMI(MS)

OP. 2
ETTER-KVART <1971>

2 vln, vla, vcl
First performance in København, 1972, Finlandia Quartet
NMI(MS)

OP. 3
AETERNE RERUM CONDITOR <1975>

choir(SSAA), 2 voices(SS), 3 perc
Text(Lat): trad.
NMO

OP. 4
MAGNIFICETUR NOMEN TUUM <1974>

4 voices(SATB), choir (SSAATTBB)
Text(Lat): Bahá'u'lláh
NMI(MS)

OP. 5
THE GARDEN <1976>

voice(M), vln, vcl, 2 perc, pf
Text(Eng : Nor): 'Abdu'l-Bahá : Frances Esty : Lasse Thoresen
Commissioned by The Society of Norwegian Composers
First performance in Oslo Concert Hall , 24/5 1977
NMO 28'

OP. 6
WITH AN OPEN HAND OR A CLENCHED FIST? <1976>

fl
NMO 5'50"

OP. 7.1
VELATUS FOR BLANDET KOR <1976>

choir(SATB)
Text: Bahá'u'llàh
NMO 5'45"

OP. 7.2
TIDINGS OF LIGHT <1981>

choir(SATB), 4 voices(SATB)
Text(Eng): Bahá'u'llàh
NMI(MS)

OP. 8.A
SKAPELSER <1977>

electronic and concrete music
First performance at Høvikodden Art Centre, June 1978NMI(M)

OP. 8:B
TWO DANCES <1977/80>

voice(S), cl, vln, vib, mar
Text: WW
First performance at Høvikodden Art Centre, June 1978
NMI(MS) 16'

OP. 9
STAGES OF THE INNER DIALOGUE FOR PIANO <1980>

First performance via radio (NRK) 1980
NMO

OP. 10
ORIGINS <1980>

bsn, vib, cb
NMI(MS) 8'

OP. 11
INTERPLAY : FLUTE AND PIANO <1981>

Commissioned by Manuela Wiesler
First performance in Reykjavik, Iceland, December 1981.
NMI(MS) 16'

OP. 12
RETTFERDIGHETENS SOL : SYMPHONIC POEM <1982>

3(1)-3(1)-3(1)-3(1)  4-3-3-1 timp perc cel pf str
Commissioned by Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
First performance in Bergen, December 1982
NMI(MS)

OP. 13
SOLSPILL <1983/86>

pf
NMO

OP. 14
BIRD OF THE HEART : PIANO TRIO <1982>

Commissioned by Oslo Trio
First performance at Bergen International Festival, June 1982
NMO 25'

OP. 15
SYMPHONIC CONCERTO FOR VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA <1984/86>

vln solo, orch: 3(3)-3(2)-3(1)-3(3)  4-3-3-1 timp perc hp pf/cel str
First performance in Oslo Concert Hall, March 1985
NMI(MS) 42'

OP. 16
LES TROIS RÉGÉNÉRATIONS <1985/91>

2 vcl, hp, 2 perc, tape, electronics
Text(Fra): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Charles Chayne, Radio France
First performance in Paris, October 1985
NMI(MS) 32'

OP. 17
QUDRAT FOR 3 PERCUSSION PLAYERS AND 3 SYNTHESIZERS
(Yamaha DX7) <1987>

Commissioned by Norwegian Broadcasting Co. for EBU
First performance in Oslo, March 1987
NMI(MS) 15'

OP. 18
ILLUMINATIONS : CONCERTO FOR TWO CELLI AND ORCHESTRA
<1986/90>

2 vcl solo, orch: 2(1)-2-2-2(1)  4-3-3-0 timp perc:3 hp pf str
Commissioned by Norwegian Broadcasting Co.
First performance in Stavanger February 1991
NMI(MS) 28'

OP. 19:A
HELLIGKVAD <1988/1997>
voice
Contents: Forfrisk og gled min ånd ; Skap i meg et rent hjerte ; O du som er vårt
liv og lys ; La meg næres av din skjønnhet ; Bønn for  menneskeheten ; Gud
bevitner at han er en.
Text(Nor): 'Abdu'l-Bahá : Baha'ulláh
Pizzicato

OP. 19:B
HELLIGKVAD <1979/1996>

voice
Contents: Tablet of 'Abdu'l-Bahá; Mortal Charm Shall Fade Away; The City of God ; But a Tiny Seed.
Text (Eng : Nor): 'Abdu'l-Bahá : Baha'ulláh
Pizzicato

OP. 20
NARRATIVE FOR SAXOPHONE QUARTET <1988/95>

Commissioned by Harald Bergersens Saxofonkvartett
First performance in Bergen, May 1995
NMI(MS) 27'

OP. 21
CANTIO PM CL <1989>

4 voices (TTC/BarB)
Text(Eng): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation for "Quattro Stagioni"
NMI(MS)

OP. 22
THUS FOR FLUTE, CLARINET, 3 PERCUSSIONISTS, YAMAHA DX7 II
SYNTHESIZER <1990>

Commissioned by the Norwegian section of ISCM
First performance in Oslo, ISCM World Music Days, September 1990
NMI(MS) 22'

OP. 23
YR FOR SOLO VIOLIN <1991>

Commissioned by NorCOncert for Stig Nilsson
First performance in February 1991
Pizzicato 12’30”

OP. 24
ABUNO FOR FLUTE, CLARINET, STRING QUARTET, PERCUSSION, SYNTHESIZER <1992>

Commissioned by the Norwegian section of ISCM for Cikada
First performance in Oslo, Ultima Festival, October 1992
NMI(MS) 18'

OP. 25
CARMEL EULOGIES <1994/1996>
1. FRAGRANCES OF MERCY
2. CIRCUMAMBULATIONS

4(2)-3(1)-4(1)-3(1) 4-3-3-1 timp perc:5 hp pf synth str
Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
First performance in Oslo Concert Hall, November 1994
NMI(MS) 27'

OP. 26
PYR AIONON (or: AION) : FOR STRING QUARTET <1996>

Commissioned by Oslo String Quartet
NMI(MS) 13'

OP. 27:1
FROM THE SWEET-SCENTED STREAMS OF ETERNITY <1995>

4 choirs(SATB)
Text(Eng): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival, first performance Bergen May 1996
NMI(MS) 12'30" (Pizzicato)

OP. 27:2
THE TABLET OF THE HOLY MARINER <1995>

choir(SMATBarB), choir(TTBB)
Text(Fra): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival
First Performance Ultima Festival, Oslo 1997
NMI(MS) 25'  (Pizzicato)

OP. 27:3
MON DIEU, MON ADORÉ <1995>

choir(SMATBarB)
Text(Fra): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival  6'
First performance Bergen May 1996
(Pizzicato)

OP. 27:4
THE LIGHT THAT IS SHED FROM THE HEAVEN OF BOUNTY <1995>

choir(SMATBarB)
Text(Eng): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival
First performance Bergen May 1996
NMI(MS) 8'  (Pizzicato)

OP. 27:5
YA KAFI, YA SHAFI <1996>

2 choirs(SATB)
Text(Arab): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival
First performance Bergen May 1996
NMI(MS) 18' (Pizzicato)

OP. 28
EMERGENCE - LUOHTI BOADE' <1997>

symph orch: 3-3-3-3 6-4-4-1 timp perc:5 cel pf hp str
Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and Mariss Jansons
First performances Oslo, Athens, Vienna October 1997. Revised 2004.
NMI(MS) 15'

OP. 29
a)
Say: God is the Lord <1986>

2 choirs(SATB)
Text(Eng): The Bab.
NMI(MS)

b) Einige die Herzen deiner Diener <1995>
choir(SATB)
Text(Ger): Bahá 'u'llah
NMI(MS)

c) Mein erster Rat <1996>
choir(SATB)
Text(Ger): Bahá 'u'llah
NMI(MS)

d) Seit unvordenklichen Zeiten <1981/94>
choir(SATB) | choir(SMATBarB)
Text(Ger): The Bab
NMI(MS)

e) These are Thy Servants <1995>
voice, women's choir | voice, male's choir | 3 voices | voice, mixed choir
Text(Eng): 'Abdu'l-Bahá
NMI(MS)

OP. 30
FIRE AND LIGHT : CANTATA AND TRANSFORMATION FOR TWO FEMALE FOLK SINGERS, INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE AND CHOIR <1998>

Commissioned by Warszaw Autumn, first performance  in Warszaw  October 1998
NMI(MS) 32'

OP. 31
AS THE WAVES OF ONE SEA. [SOM BØLGER PÅ ETT HAV]  <1999/2000>

4-3-4-4sx-4  4-3-3-euph.,tub  t, 10 prc, accordeon, organ, hrp, piano, big choir (with percussion instruments), chamber choir, vocal soloists (SMA TBrBs), strings, fanfare ensemble (4 trps., 4trbo), four track electroacoustics. In addittion, a number of wandering groups: Jazz ensemble, renaissance ensemble, folk music ensemble, military band, and joculars.

First performances Oslo Konserthus 7 and 9 April 2000.

NMI(MS) 61” including the section with the wandering groups.

OP. 32
THE TRUE BROTHER <1997>
voice, pf
Text(Eng): Roger White
NMI(MS)

THE SONG OF KHADIJIH-BAGUM <1982/1999>
voice, pf
Text(Eng): Roger White
NMI(MS)

INSCRIPTION FOR THE HEAD OF A PIN <1982/2001>
voice, pf
Text(Eng): Roger White
NMI(MS)

OP. 33
SHORT PIANO PIECES
n.1 HEAR HERE! <2001>
n.2 ARISE <1980>
NMO (Norwegian Pianorama)

pf
First Performance Ultima Festival, Oslo, October 2002

OP. 34
LØP, LOKK og LINJAR<2001-2002-2003>

For Sinfonietta and folk singer (55’). (NMI)
(1111 111 2 prc, hrp, mezzosopr., strings (11111)
Commissioned by BIT 20

No. 1
Óvringar

First performance at Autunnale Festival, Bergen , November 2002

No. 2
Heimreisa.  mellombels

First Performance Klangspuren Festival Austria, september 19, 2003    

No. 3
Fuglar, fe og folk

First Performance Ultima Festival, Oslo, October 2002

No. 4
Hugsviv

First Performance Ultima Festival, Oslo, October 2002

No. 5
Tradlarudl

First Performance Ultima Festival, Oslo, October 2002 (NMI, MS)

OP. 35

a) TRANSFIGURATIONS.
Trio Concerto  for Violin, Violoncello, Piano, and Orchestra. <2003>  (30')(Pizzicato) (3333 4331 Timp, 3prc, hrp, strings)
Commisioned by Isaac Schuldman.  First Performance with in St. Petersburg, May 2003
(Pizzicato)

b) THE DESCENT OF LUMINOUS WATERS
Piano trio <2002> (22’) 
Commissioned by Grieg Trio.  First Performances in Leverkusen, Wiesbaden November 2002
(Pizzicato)

OP. 36
TERRACES OF LIGHT
An oratorio based on Bahá’u’lláhs ’Tablet of Carmel’
<1999/2001>
3333. 633. euph. Tuba, Timp, 5 Prc, Hrp, Chorus, Violin solo, Mezzo Soprano solo, Tenor solo, Baritone solo, Strings
Commissioned by the Bahá’í World Center
First Performance: Haifa, May 2001
NMI(MS) 31’

OP. 37.
DOUBLE CONCERTO FOR HARDINGFIDDLE, NYCKELHARPA, AND ORCHESTRA. ‘TO THE BROTHER PEOPLES’
<2004-2007>
1. RAMMISLAGR.
2. KUNG OCH KNAVERKARL
3. SÅ HØGT, SÅ DJUPT…

Hardanger fiddle solo, Nyckelharpa solo.
2(2. alt Piccolo), 2 (2. alt. English Horn), 2 (1. alt Clarinet in Bb Eb; 2. Alt. Clarinets in Bb, A, Bass Clarinet), 2 Bassoons (2. Alt. Contrabassoon).
4220.
3 prc (1 timpani player (optional: Timpani as separate part + prc 3)
Harp, Harpsichord (with two manuals, two pitches detuned) (alt. Harmonium)
Accordion, Strings (88643), Off Stage Ensembles: ‘Spelemanns -lag with as many players as possible ( Violins, violas, violoncellos, and double basses; guitar and accordion ad libitum. Brass ensemble with a variable number of instruments (at least a four part ensemble, e.g. trumpets, horns trombones, tuba and timpani ad lib.)
Pizzicato. 36’

OP. 38.
SYMPHONIC CONCERTO FOR VIOLONCELLO AND ORCHESTRA. VIAGGIO ATTRAVERSO TRE VALLI.
<2007-2008>

1. RICERCARE,
2. SERENATA, TRANSIZIONE: FUGA
3. LA TERZA VALLE: FINALE.

Solo violoncello, 333.4341.4prc, 1 hrp, 1 grand piano alt. celesta, 1 Accordion, Strings (appr 80986).

Placement of instruments:

Wind orchestra 1 (left hand side, front): 2 flutes (2. Alt. piccolo), 2 clar (clarnet in Bb, Bscla, ealt. Eb), 1 trumpet, 4 French Horns, 1 tuba

Wind orchestra 2 (right hand side, front): 3 oboes (3. Alt English Horn), 3 bassons (3 alt. contrabassoon), 2.3. trumpet (in C) 2.3.4 trombones

String orchestra (in the back) 6 violins, 8 violas, 8 violon celli, 5 double basses, accordion)

Percussion (mid-stage): 4 kettledrums, 2 rin; prc 2: Vibraphone with motor, 3 tom-toms, 1 tambour roulante); prc 3 (marimba, glockenspiel, gran cassa, tubular bells, crash cymbal); prc. 4 (2 tam-tams, 3 susp cymbals, glockenspiel, whip, metal chimes). Grand piano (alt. celesta), 1 harp

Concertino ( around solo violon cello): 1 flute(alt. piccolo), 1 clarinet (in Bb, alt, bass clarinet), 1 tromobne (tenor/bass), 1 harp, 1 percussion (marimba, vibraphone (with motor), tom-toms), 2 solo violins, soloviola, solo double bass

Pizzicato. 40’

OP. 39
DIPHONIE I. <2006>

Vocal sextet (SMA TBrB)

Pizzcato. 10’

 

 
 

OP. 40
UT OMNES UNUM SINT. <2005-2007>
PARS PRIMA: LITANIA 1, LECTIO1.
PARS SECUNDA: LITANIA 2, LECTIO 2.
PARS TERTIA: LITANIA 3, LECTIO 3.
PARS QUARTA: LITANIA 4, LECTIO 4.
PARS QUINTA: LITANIA 5, LECTIO 5.

2202.3100, timp. Mixed choir (SAMTB), soloists (SAMTB), small organ (alt. Harpsichord); string orchestra (minimum 54321). (Preferably: Baroque trumpets in D, Corno da caccia in D)

Pizzicato. 30’

 
 

OP. 41.
TIDEHVERV. (AT A JUNCTURE) <2006>

1. VENDEPUNKTER (TURNING POINTS).
2. 2.MOT MIDTPUNKT (TOWARDS THE CENTER POINT)
3. 3. VIDERE (ONWARD)

Viola, violoncello

Pizzicato. 10’

 
 

OP. 42. <2008-2009>

Vocal sextet (SMA TBrB).

n. 1 SOLBØN
Pizzicato. 12’

n.2 LIKFERDSSÆLMIN
MIC.NO. 10’

n.3 HIMMELSKE FADER
Pizzicato. 14’

n.4 TVETRALL
MIC.NO . 15’

 
 

OP. 43
MYTHES ÉTOILÉS <2010>

1. VOICI L’HEURE
2. 2. OMBRES ET IMAGES
3. 3. UNE MIRACULEUSE PRESENCE.

24 solo voices /Chamber choir.

Pizzicato. 27’

 

 
 

OP. 44
QUATERNITÉ <2009-2010>

24 flutes

Pizzicato. 12’

 
     
     
     
     
     
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