Lasse Thoresen

OP. 1
4 INVENSJONER TIL VALENS MINNE <1967>
Piano

OP. 2
ETTER-KVART <1971>
2 vln, vla, vcl
First performance in København, 1972, Finlandia Quartet
NMI(MS) 10’

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

OP. 4
MAGNIFICETUR NOMEN TUUM <1974>
(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 12’

OP. 10
ORIGINS <1980>
bsn, vib, cb
Commissioned by Halvard Opem

OP. 11
INTERPLAY : FLUTE AND PIANO <1981>
Commissioned by Manuela Wiesler
First performance in Reykjavik, Iceland, December 1981.
Pizzicato 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) 15’

OP. 13
SOLSPILL <1983/86>
pf
NMO 10’

OP. 14
BIRD OF THE HEART : PIANO TRIO <1982> commissioned
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, Stig Nilsson, soloist, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra cond. Esa-Pekka Salonen
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
(PIZZICATO) 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) 13’

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
Pizzicato 18'

OP. 25
CARMEL EULOGIES : A SYMPHONIC POEM IN TWO MOVEMENTS
INSPIRED BY BAHÁ'U'LLÁH'S "TABLET OF CARMEL" <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
NMI(MS) 27'

OP. 26
PYR AIONON (or: AION) : FOR STRING QUARTET <1996>
Commissioned by Oslo String Quartet
(PIZZICATO) 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
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
(PIZZICATO) 25'

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
(PIZZICATO) 8'

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
(PIZZICATO) 18'

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.
NB-NOTER(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 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.

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

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

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

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

OP. 33
SHORT PIANO PIECES
n.1a HEAR HERE! <2001/2014> (PIZZICATO)
n.1b HEAR HERE BRIEFLY (NMO)
n.2 ARISE <1980> NMO (Norwegian Pianorama)

OP. 34
LØP, LOKK og LINJER<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') (3333 4331 Timp, 3prc, hrp, strings)
Commisioned by Isaac Schuldman.
First Performance 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
CONCERTO FOR HARDINGFELE, NYCKELHARPA, AND ORCHESTRA. “TO THE BROTHER PEOPLES” <2004-2005> 2222 4220 Tmp, 2/3Perc. Hrp, Harps. Accord. Hardingfiddle, Nyckelharpe, Strings (86443), off-stage fiddlers’ orchestra.
(Pizzicato) 35”
Commissioned by Stavanger Symphony Orchestra. First Performance Stavanger, Norway 27 May 2005 Arvid Engegaard (Hardingfele), Hans Björkrot (Nyckelharpa), Stavanger Symfoniorkester, Cond.: Susanna Mälki

OP. 38
CONCERTO SINFONICO PER VIOLONCELLO E ORCHESTRA ’VIAGGIO ATTRAVERSO TRE VALLI’
(PIZZICATO). 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

OP. 39
DIPHONIE I
6 voices(SMATBarB)
(Pizzicato) 11’
Commissioned by Ultimafestivalen
WP: Oslo, Ultima, oktober 2006, Nordic Voices

OP. 40
UT OMNES UNUM SINT :
Oratorio for Mixed Choir, Soloists, and Baroque Orchestra <2005> (Pizzicato)
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

OP. 41
TIDEHVERV ( = AT A JUNCTURE):
Tre stykker for bratsj og cello, <2006> vla : vcl
(Pizzicato) 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

OP. 42 no.1
SOLBØN <2007/2008>
6 voices(SMATBarB)
Pizzicato 10’
Text(Nor): Trad
Commisioned by Festspillene i Bergen
WP: Bergen, Festspillene, 28/5 2008, Nordic Voices

OP. 42 no.2
LIKFÆRDSSÆLMIN <2009>
6 voices(SMATBarB)
MIC.NO(MS) 8’
Text(Nor): Trad.
Commissioned by Osafestivalen for performance by Nordic Voices
WP: Oslo, Kulturkirken Jacob, 11/9 2010, Nordic Voices

OP. 42 no.3
HIMMELSKE FADER <2009>
voices(SMATBarB)
MIC.NO(MS) 11’
Text(Nor): Ragnar Vigdal
Commissioned by Osafestivalen
WP: Voss, 24/10 2009, Nordic Voices

OP. 42 no.4
TVETRALL <2009>
6 voices(SMATBarB)
MIC.NO(MS) 12’
Text(ww): Trad.
Commissioned by Osafestivalen
WP: Voss, 24/10 2009, Nordic Voices

OP. 43
MYTHES ÉTOILÉES.
For 24 part chamber choir a cappella.
(Pizzicato) 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.

OP. 44
QUATERNITÉ : Per 24 flauti<2009>
(Pizzicato) (12’)
WP: Paris, Mairie de troisiéme Arrondissement, 18/10 2010, Orchéstre des flûtes francais

OP. 45
SYMPHONIC CONCERTO FOR VIOLA AND ORCHESTRA:
La valle dell’unità.<2011>
2222 4230, Timp, 3 prc. Pia/Cel, Harp, Strings, Viola solo
(Pizzicato) 28’
Commissioned by Bergen Symphony Orchestra.
WP: Grieghallen, Bergen Spring 2013

OP. 46
SPRANG. Double Concerto for two Violins and String Orchestra <2011-2012>
(Pizzicato) 25’
Commissioned by Trondheimsolistene
WP: Festspillene i Bergen 2013, Ragnhild Hemsing and Eldbjørg Hemsing, Solo Violins, Trondheimsolistene

OP. 47
SEA OF NAMES. For Flute and Piano
<2012/2013>
(Pizzicato) 15’
Commissioned by Maiken Mathiesen Schau and Trond Schau.
WP: Arena festivalen, Moss, Autumn 2012: Maiken Schau Solo Flute, Trond Schau Piano

OP. 48
GRØNNE GLIMT av en Nasjonshistorie <2013-2014>
Vl, Vcl, Accordion, Hrp, Perc., Vocal Sextet, EA. (NBnoter) 60’
Commissioned by Festspillene i Bergen
WP. Festspillene i Bergen 2014.

OP. 49
CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA. CITTÁ DELLA LUCE.
<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
Pizzicato 27’

OP. 50
VOCES SALOMONIS
Mixed Choir and Turkish ensemble (Qanun, Kemenche, Vocal, Drums) <2014> (Pizzicato) 12’
Commissioned by the Latvian Radio Choir, supported by Komponistenes Vederlagsfond.
WP: Oslo International Church Music Festival March 2015.

OP. 51
HAYKAL <2016>
For symphony orchestra (3233, 4331, Timp, 2 Prc, 1 Hrp, Strings) Commissioned by Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. WP: 21 january 2016. Conductor Nicholas Collon.

OP. 52
INVOCATIONS for Piano Solo

OP. 52 no. 1
INVOCATION OF PRISTINE LIGHT <2014/2015>
(Pizzicato) 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

OP. 52 no. 2
INVOCATION OF RISING AIR. <2014/2015>
(Pizzicato) 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

OP. 52 no. 3
INVOCATION OF CRYSTAL WATERS. <2011>
(Pizzicato) 5’
Commissioned by the 13th. International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition
WP: Troldhaugsalen, Bergen, 2012.

OP. 52 no. 4
INVOCATION OF EARTH THE REFLECTION OF GLORY <2020>
First performance by Yejin Gil, published on the net September 5, 2020 by Virtuoso&Belcanto
NBnoter 24’

OP. 53
PRISON POEMS.
(Pizzicato.) 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.

OP. 53 a
INITIATION.
Flute solo
(Pizzicato) 5’

OP. 53 b
CHANGE THEIR DARKNESS INTO LIGHT.
(Pizzicato) 5 ’
Mixed, 6-part choir. Text: ’Abdu’l-Bahá.

Op. 54
SOUND OF THE ARCTIC / LYDEN AV ARKTIS
LA TERRA MERAVIGLIOSA <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 (NBnoter) (5’30) for Symphony Orchestra (2222 4331 timp 3prc strings)
or Sinfonietta (1111 1111 3prc strings (1111)
Op. 54 no. 2.
FLAMMEHIMMEL (NBnoter) (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 (NBnoter) (4’20’’) for Symphony Orchestra
Op. 54. no. 5a.
HØGTID, MØRKETID, LYSTID (Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia) (7’) for String Orchestra (54442)
Op. 54. no 5b.
SLÅTTEMYLDER: FEST (Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia) (10’) For String Orchestra (54442)
OP. 54. no 6
MINNEMØTER for Sinfonietta (Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia) (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>
(12’) For Symphony Orchestra (2222 4331 timp 3prc strings). NBnoter
OP. 54. No 7b
CODA: COLLAPSE <2019>
(2’40’’) (2222 4331 timp 3prc strings)

Op. 55
SKYGGERS DRØM <2019/2021> (20’) (NBnoter) String Orchestra (9V, 3Vie, 3Vcl, 1Cb)
Commissioned by Trondheimsolistene. WP September 2019 at KamFest

Op. 56A
QUIETLY TURNING. <2020-2021>
Edition Polaris, Nittedal 9’
Commissioned and first performed by Gregory Maytan. WP. 04.08.2021 Belvedere festival, Memphis.

Op. 57. LAND OF YOUR LOVE.
Vocal Sextet SMA.TBrBs.
IMPATIENT BRIDE; text Táhirih Qurratu’l-‘Ayn. RIDDLE OF THE TWIN REVELATION; text Táhirih Qurratu’l-‘Ayn. STENEN I STEFANENS PANDE; text Henrik Wergeland.

Op. 58 TRE FENGSELSDIKT av Mahvash Sabet. <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

OP. 59
‘STRAINS FROM HITHER AND YONDER’
<2012/2013>
Flute Trio: alto flute, alt. piccolo; violoncello (scordatura), prepared piano
ETHEREAL ARIA
RESOUNDING PEBBLES
SPIRE, SVINNE, SVIRRE, SVEVE
(Nb-noter) 24’

Op. 63
Ω – DET VÆRENDE <2019> (32’)
Orchestra and Choir (3333 4331 Timp 4prc. Hrp Piano/celesta Organ Choir (6 part, amplified), Strings).
First performance pending

MISCELLANEOUS

MIRANDA’S FLOURISH for solo recorder.<1985>
NBnoter. 5’
WP: Saksumdal 1985

TURR BRUNN, FUGLEN I PERLEMORSKYEN
Solo cello.<2003/2004> (Pizzicato) 7’
Commissioned by Aage Kvalbein
WP: Aage Kvalbein.

CONCRESCENCE ETUDES
<2009>
Mixed Choir
NBnoter

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

ØKOFANFARE
Flute and EA.
Commissioned by Arne Næss symposiet
WP: Arne Næss Symposium, Oslo. <2013>
Flute: Maiken Mathiesen Schau

SolSirkler (2016)

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