Opuses

<1967>
Piano

<1971>
2 vln, vla, vcl
First performance in København, 1972, Finlandia Quartet
NB noter (MS) 10’

<1975>
choir(SSAA), 2 voices(SS), 3 perc
Text(Lat): trad.
NMO 12’

<1974>
(SSAATTBB)
Text(Lat): Bahá'u'lláh
(Ed. Polaris)

<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'

<1976>
fl
NMO 5'50"

<1976>
choir(SATB)
Text: Bahá'u'llàh
NMO 5'45"

<1981>
choir(SATB), 4 voices(SATB)
Text(Eng): Bahá'u'llàh
(Ed. Polaris)

<1977>
electronic and concrete music
First performance at Høvikodden Art Centre, June NB noter (M)

<1977/80>
voice(S), cl, vln, vib, mar
Text: WW
First performance at Høvikodden Art Centre, June 1978
NB noter (MS) 16'

<1980>
First performance via radio (NRK) 1980
NMO 12’

<1980>
bsn, vib, cb
(NB noter)
Commissioned by Halvard Opem

<1981>
Commissioned by Manuela Wiesler
First performance in Reykjavik, Iceland, December 1981.
NB noter 16'

<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
15’ (Ed. Polaris)

<1983/86>
pf
NMO 10’

<1982> commissioned
Oslo Trio
First performance at Bergen International Festival, June 1982
NMO 25'

<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, Stig Nilsson, soloist, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Esa-Pekka Salone
NB noter (MS) 42'

<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
NB noter (MS) 32'

(Yamaha DX7) <1987>
Commissioned by Norwegian Broadcasting Co. for EBU
First performance in Oslo, March 1987
NB noter (MS) 15'

<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
(NB noter) 28'

<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
NB noter

<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
NB noter

<1988/95>
Commissioned by Harald Bergersens Saxofonkvartett
First performance in Bergen, May 1995
NB noter (MS) 27'

<1989>
4 voices (TTC/BarB)
Text(Eng): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation for "Quattro Stagioni"
NB noter (MS) 13’

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

<1991>
Commissioned by NorCOncert for Stig Nilsson
First performance in February 1991
NB noter 12’30”

<1992>
Commissioned by the Norwegian section of ISCM for Cikada
First performance in Oslo, Ultima Festival, October 1992
NB noter 18'

<1994/1996>
4(2)-3(1)-4(1)-3(1) 4-3-3-1 timp perc:5 hp pf synth str
Contents: Fragrances of Mercy ; Circumambulations
Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
First performance in Oslo Concert Hall, November 1994
NB noter (MS) 27'

<1996>
Commissioned by Oslo String Quartet
(NB noter) 13'

<1995>
4 choirs(SATB)
Text(Eng): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival, first performance Bergen May 1996
12'30" (NB noter)

<1995>
choir(SMATBarB), choir(TTBB)
Text(Fra): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival
First Performance Ultima Festival, Oslo 1997
(NB noter) 25'

<1995> choir(SMATBarB)
Text(Fra): Bahá'u'llá
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival 6'
First performance Bergen May 1996
(NB noter)

<1995>
choir(SMATBarB)
Text(Eng): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival
First performance Bergen May 1996
(NB noter) 8'

<1996>
2 choirs(SATB)
Text(Arab): Bahá'u'lláh
Commissioned by Bergen International Festival
First performance Bergen May 1996
(NB noter) 18'

<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.
NB noter (MS) 15'

<1986>
2 choirs(SATB)
Text(Eng): The Bab.

NB noter

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

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

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

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

<1998>
Commissioned by Warszaw Autumn, first performance in Warszaw October 1998
NB noter (MS) 32'

<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 addition, 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.
NB noter (MS) 61” including the section with the wandering groups.

YOUTUBE

<1997>
voice, pf
Text(Eng): Roger White
NB noter

<1982/1999>
NB noter
voice, pf
Text(Eng): Roger White
NB noter

<1982/2001>
voice, pf
Text(Eng): Roger White
NB noter

n.1a HEAR HERE!
<2001/2014> (NB noter)

n.1b HEAR HERE BRIEFLY (NMO)

n.2 ARISE <1980> NMO (Norwegian Pianorama)
N.3 Vertical Music <2022> (NB noter)

<2001-2002-2003>
For Sinfonietta and folk singer (55’). (NB noter)
(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 (NB noter, MS)

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

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

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
NB noter (MS) 31’

<2004-2005> 2222 4220 Tmp, 2/3Perc. Hrp, Harps. Accord. Hardingfiddle, Nyckelharpe, Strings (86443), off-stage fiddlers’ orchestra.
(NB noter) 35”
Commissioned by Stavanger Symphony Orchestra. First Performance Stavanger, Norway 27 May 2005 Arvid Engegaard (Hardingfele), Hans Björkrot (Nyckelharpa), Stavanger Symfoniorkester, Cond.: Susanna Mälki

(NB noter). 33’ Commissioned by Oslo Filharmoniske Orkester, Radio France/Festival Presences
3333 4341 4prc, 2 harp, 1 piano/cel, Accordion, Strings (appr. 80986) WP: autumn 2008, Truls Mørk (solo cello) Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Jukka Pekka Saraste

<2006>:
6 voices(SMATBarB)
(NB noter) 11’
Commissioned by Ultimafestivalen
WP: Oslo, Ultima, oktober 2006, Nordic Voices

DIPHONIE II <2021> THREADS OF REMEMBRANCE
(Ed. Polaris) 12’

Commissioned by Nordic Voices.  WP: December 15, Paulus Kirke, Oslo

DIPHONIE III <2022> NATURE PROCESSIONAL
(Ed. Polaris) 6’

DIPHONIE IV <2022> LUMEN EMANA 9’ (Ed. Polaris)

Oratorio for Mixed Choir, Soloists, and Baroque Orchestra <2005> (NB noter)
2202 3 baroque trpts, 1 corno da caccia, timp. Tam-tam, mixed choir (SAMTB) soloists (SAMTB), organ/harpsich., strings (min. 45321)
Tekst(Lat): The Bible: Johnn 17, 1-7 ; 13-15 ; 21- 23
Commissioned by Oslo Kirkemusikkfestival
WP: Oslo Domkirke, march 2006, Det Norske Solistkor, Barokkanerne

Tre stykker for bratsj og cello, <2006> vla : vcl
(NB noter) 6’10’’

Comissioned by Senter for studier av Holocaust og livssynsminoriteter, on the occasion of the opening of the Centre 23/8 2006.
WP: Oslo, Holocaustsenteret, august 2006, Aage Kvalbein, L.A. Tomter

<2007/2008>
6 voices(SMATBarB)
NB noter 10’
Text (Nor): Trad
Commisioned by Festspillene I Bergen
WP: Bergen, Festspillene, 28/5 2008, Nordic Voices

<2009>
6 voices(SMATBarB)
NB noter 8’
Text (Nor): Trad.
Commissioned by Osafestivalen for performance by Nordic Voices
WP: Oslo, Kulturkirken Jacob, 11/9 2010, Nordic Voices

<2009>
voices(SMATBarB)
NB noter 11’
Text (Nor): Ragnar Vigdal
Commissioned by Osafestivalen
WP: Voss, 24/10 2009, Nordic Voices

<2009>
6 voices(SMATBarB)
NB noter 12’
Text (ww): Trad.
Commissioned by Osafestivalen
WP: Voss, 24/10 2009, Nordic Voices

For 24 part chamber choir a cappella.
(NB noter) 28’
Commissioned by Ultima-Festivalen
WP: First movement: ”Voici l’heure” Second movement:”Ombres et images” Ultimafestivalen 2010 by the Latvian Radiochoir, Cond.:Kaspars Putninsh.
Third movement: ”Une Presence Miraculeuse” Riga, Arena Festival 2011.

<2009>
(NB noter) (12’)
WP: Paris, Mairie de troisiéme Arrondissement, 18/10 2010, Orchéstre des flûtes francais

<2011>
2222 4230, Timp, 3 prc. Pia/Cel, Harp, Strings, Viola solo
(NB noter) 28’
Commissioned by Bergen Symphony Orchestra.
WP: Grieghallen, Bergen Spring 2013

<2011-2012>
(NB noter) 25’
Commissioned by Trondheimsolistene
WP: Festspillene i Bergen 2013, Ragnhild Hemsing and Eldbjørg Hemsing, Solo Violins, Trondheimsolistene

<2012/2013>
(NB noter) 15’
Commissioned by Maiken Mathiesen Schau and Trond Schau.
WP: Arena festivalen, Moss, Autumn 2012: Maiken Schau Solo Flute, Trond Schau Piano

<2013-2014>
Vl, Vcl, Accordion, Hrp, Perc., Vocal Sextet, EA. (NB noter) 60’
Commissioned by Festspillene I Bergen
WP. Festspillene i Bergen 2014.

<2017>
3233 4331 Timp, 3 Prc, Harp, Strings
Commissioned by Christian Ihle Hadland and Bergen Symphony Orchestra.
First performance 16 November 2017. Conductor Mario Venzago
NB noter 27’

Mixed Choir and Turkish ensemble (Qanun, Kemenche, Vocal, Drums) <2014> (NB noter) 12’
Commissioned by the Latvian Radio Choir, supported by Komponistenes Vederlagsfond.
WP: Oslo International Church Music Festival March 2015.

<2016>
For symphony orchestra (3233, 4331, Timp, 2 Prc, 1 Hrp, Strings) Commissioned by Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. WP: 21 january 2016. Conductor Nicholas Collon.

<2014/2015>
(NB noter) 7’
Commissioned by The Reflective Music Project, the Norwegian Academy of Music.
WP: Lindemanssalen, Oslo 14/4 2015 by Håkon Austbø and Yejin Gil, respectively

<2014/2015>
(NB noter) 9’
Commissioned by The Reflective Musician Project, the Norwegian
Academy of Music.
WP: Lindemanssalen, Oslo 14/4 2015 by Vebjørn Anvik and Yejin Gil, respectively

<2011>
(NB noter) 5’
Commissioned by the 13th. International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition
WP: Troldhaugsalen, Bergen, 2012.

<2020>
First performance by Yejin Gil, published on the net September 5, 2020 by Virtuoso&Belcanto
NB noter 24’

(NB noter.) 37 ’
Flute, reader, choir, sound files.
Sound design: Mats Claesson.
Texts by Mahvash Sabet and ’Abdu’l-Bahá
WP: Gamle Aker Kirke 18 March 2017. Commissioned by Oslo International Church Music Festival.

Flute solo
(Pizzicato) 5’

NB noter 5 ’
Mixed, 6-part choir. Text: ’Abdu’l-Bahá.

<2016-2019> (1’20’’)
For Symphony Orchestra, string orchestra, and sinfonietta.
Commissioned by the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra (North Norwegian Opera and Symphony Orchestra)
WP: Tromsø 10 sept. 2019, Bodø 11. Sept, Oslo 12. Sept.

Op. 54 no. 1
BARE HVITT/ONLY WHITE (NB noter) (5’30) for Symphony Orchestra (2222 4331 timp 3prc strings)
or Sinfonietta (1111 1111 3prc strings (1111)

Op. 54 no. 2
FLAMMEHIMMEL (NB noter) (10’) for string orchestra (11V, 4Vie, 4Vcl, 2 Cb)

Op. 54 no. 3
BREFRONT (NBnoter) (4’) for Sinfonietta or Symphony Orchestra

Op. 54 no. 4
HIMMELFLOKK OG -FLUKT (NB noter) (4’20’’) for Symphony
Orchestra

Op. 54. no. 5a
HØGTID, MØRKETID, LYSTID
NB noter (7’) for String Orchestra (54442)

Op. 54. no 5b.
SLÅTTEMYLDER: FEST
NB noter (10’) For String Orchestra (54442)

OP. 54. no 6
MINNEMØTER for Sinfonietta
NB noter (1111 1111 3prc strings (1111)

No. 6a:
FIRE ARKTISKE ATMOSFÆRER.

No. 6b:
SJELEREISE

OP. 54. No 7a:
HYMNE TIL DET URØRTE/HYMN TO THE UNTOUCHED <2017/2019>
NB noter (12’) For Symphony Orchestra (2222 4331 timp 3prc strings).

OP. 54. No 7b
CODA: COLLAPSE <2019>
NB noter (2’40’’) (2222 4331 timp 3prc strings)

<2019/2021> (20’) (NB noter) String Orchestra (9V, 3Vie, 3Vcl, 1Cb)
Commissioned by Trondheimsolistene. WP September 2019 at KamFest

<2020-2021>
Edition Polaris, Nittedal 9’
Commissioned and first performed by Gregory Maytan. WP. 04.08.2021 Belvedere festival, Memphis.

For violin and piano.
<2022/2024> (NB noter) 7’
Commissioned by Helge Slaatto and Mette Stæhr.
WP Copenhagen March 2023

<2024> (Ed. Polaris) 15’
Commissioned by Helge Slaatto and Franck Reinecke
WP August 2024, Hvide Sande.

Vocal Sextet (SMA.TBrBs)

Op. 57 no.1 THE IMPATIENT BRIDE <2017/2018>
text Táhirih Qurratu’l-‘Ayn.
NB noter 9’30’’

Op. 57 no.2 RIDDLE OF THE TWIN REVELATION <2017/2018>
text Táhirih Qurratu’l-‘Ayn.
NB noter 6’

Op. 57 no.3 STENEN I STEFANENS PANDE <2017/2018>
text Henrik Wergeland.
NB noter 12’30’’

Commissioned by Oslo International Church Music Festival, director Bente Johnsrud with the support of Det norske komponistfond.

Op. 57 no. 4 ILLUSORY DISTINCTIONS <2022>

Text: Mahvash Sabet
Ed. Polaris 10’
(Ed. Polaris)

WP October 10, 2025 by The Norwegian Choir of Soloists, conductor: Henri Raeck.

<2020>
For cello and female voice Edition Polaris, Nittedal 18’
Commissioned by Marianne B. Lie and Unni Løvlid WP: 19. September 2021, Riksscenen, Ultima Festival

No. 1 Visshet
No. 2 Hallo igjen
No. 3 Fossefall

<2021/2023>
Flute Trio: alto flute, alt. piccolo; violoncello (scordatura), prepared piano

ETHEREAL ARIA
RESOUNDING PEBBLES
SPIRE, SVINNE, SVIRRE, SVEVE

(NB noter) 28’

Commissioned by Maiken Mathiesen Schau and Trond Schau.

World Premier Moss 03.09.22

<2023>

Voice (S), vln, vcl, pf.
(Ed. Polaris) 11’

Text: The Refugee. Author: Vladimir Levchev

Commissioned by Valdres Sommersymfoni for “Songs of Travel”.

Cofounded by the European Union’s Creative Europe Cooperation Project Fund.

<2023>.

Folksinger (M/S), Vln (scordatura), accordion, percussion (vibraphone (prepared), chimes, 2 susp. cymbals, chimes).

(Ed.Polaris) ca. 45’

1. Emnekvad (ca. 8’). Text: Bahá’u’lláh
‍ ‍
2. Fjell (ca. 5’)

3. Hviskende vind (ca. 2’30’)

4. Himmel (ca. 5’20’’)

5. Raslende løv (ca. 2’)

6. Hav (ca. 5’30’)

7. Susende vann (ca. 1’30’’)

8. Jord (ca. 7’)

9. Dansende Fryd (ca.6’)

Commissioned by Sander Tingstad with economical support from Norsk Kulturråd. World Premier: 30/01.2024

<2019> NB noter (32’)
Orchestra and Choir (3333 4331 Timp 4prc. Hrp Piano/celesta Organ Choir (6 part, amplified), Strings).
Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra for their centenary season 2019-2020.
WP Oslo Concert House 2022.

<1985>
NB noter. 5’
WP: Saksumdal 1985

Solo cello.<2003/2004> (NB noter) 7’
Commissioned by Aage Kvalbein
WP: Aage Kvalbein.

<2009>
Mixed Choir
NB noter

Et konsertstykke basert på Ole Bulls skisse ”Nattergalen” <2010>
Vln, vln/hardingfele, pf.
NB noter 5’
WP: NRK.TV, Hovedscenen 28/11 201O Eldbjørg Hemsing vln, Ragnhild Hemsing vln/hardingfele, Leif Ove Andsnes piano

Flute and EA. (NB noter) 4’30’’
Commissioned by Arne Næss symposiet
WP: Arne Næss Symposium, Oslo. <2013>
Flute: Maiken Mathiesen Schau

<2016>
(NB noter) 7’
Baryton, string quartet, piano.
WP: Universitetets Aula, Oslo 19 September 2016.
Commissioned by the University of Oslo.