Orchestral works
Divertimento op. 3 (1941), 18'
String Orchestra (or 5 string instruments)
NMO - 18'
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Norwegian Overture op. 7 (1951), 7'
2-2-2-2 4-2-0-0 timp str
MU-HU
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Variations and Fugue op. 14 (1954 ), 15'
2(1)-2(1)-2-2 4-2-3-0 timp perc harp str
Recording: Hemera HCD 2929 "Orchestral works"
NMO
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Symphony nr. 1 op. 18 (1959), 32'
2(1)2 (1)-2-2 4-2-0-0 timp perc str
NMO
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Symphonic Epos op. 21 (1962), 18'
2(1)-2(1)-2 4-3-2-1 timp perc cel str
Recording: Aurora ACD 4986
MU-HU
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Skipper Worse Suite op. 28.b (1968), 17'
Music from the television play "Skipper Worse"
2(1)-2-2(1)-2 2-3-2-0 timp perc cel str
NMO
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Sinfonia Concertante op. 29 (1968), 18'
3(1) -3(1)-2-2 4-3-3(1)-(1)-1timp perc pf str
Commissioned by Musikselskapet Harmonien
Bergen
Recording: Hemera CD2929
NMO
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Antagonia op. 38 (1973), 23'
Commissioned by Filharmonisk Selskap
Recordings:Aurora NCD-B 4955 and NC 4955
MU-HU
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Triptychon op. 53 (1979), 13'
3(1)-2-2-2 4-3-3-1 timp perc str
Recording: Hemera HCD 2929 "Orchestral Works"
NMO
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Concerto for Chamber Orchestra op. 55 (1980), 15'
1-1-1-1 1-1-1-0 str
NMO
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Visions Norvegiennes pour orchestre op. 67 (1985), 15'
(Norske Utsyn, lyrisk orkesterfantasi )
NMO
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Sonata for Strings op. 79 (1994), 12' 45''
Commissioned by Norsk Kulturråd for its 30th Anniversary
Recording: Intim Musik IMCD 065 ( "A Norwegian Rendezvous" )
NMO
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Comments and parts of critics of orchestral works
About the first orchestral works :
Divertimento for String Orchestra op.3 and Norwegian Ouverture op.7
These early works were received with delight by the audience .
Divertimento op.3
which was composed by the 22 years old Kvandal,
combine an almost virtuos orchestral treatment with a flow of musical vitality.
Norwegian Ouverture op .7
presents a gentle melodic theme in folklore character ,
and the music paints a picture of Norwegian nature .
There is also the lonesome shepherd boy playing on his flute .
Variations and Fugue op 14
begins with a gentle folklore melody continuing into a well established orchestral development,
which leads into an eminent polyphon Double Fugue as a conclusion .
Symphony nr 1 , op. 18 "
is distinguished by musical and rythmical drive and tension through the first movement and
leading into the lyric and melodic theme of the second movement .
The third movement presents a humorous Rondo theme , alternating with groups of elegant wind
solis and a whirling rythm .At the end of the symphony the music in an astonishing way
turns back to the first theme of the beginning of the composition "(Part of reviewReimar Riefling VG,Oslo)
Well known musician and reviewer Sten Frykberg ,Gøteborg Trade-Newspaper:
"An interesting new piece of music .Not in a long time we have experienced such a playing
engagement with such an imaginative treatment of the Orchestra in a Scandinavian musical work.
Kvandal is working with classical orchestra technic,were the concertante is prevailing striking.
His style,not free of Eastern-European ideas,is balancing between new and old ....
and conductor Carl von Garaguly was captivated by the musical features and traits in the symphony,
and it was just this the audience was thrilled by.
In Symphonic Epos op . 21
the listener should imagine a struggle between two parts ,
perhaps taking place in the time of the old norse sage .
" The hero ,who intends to lead the people through a dramatic situation and save them ,
fights , but in a tragic way looses .Then follows the musical describing of the sorrow of the people.
In spite of the composition having only one movement,it has all the traits of a symphonic form ,
with three main themes , that are treated through this dramatic epos .(Part of review , Bergen )
Sinfonia consertante op. 29
"combines a vigourus ,musical phantasy with a masterly technical skill ,
the different groups of instruments having their clear position in the musical development ,
which at the end of the Sinfonia leads into a formidable cadenza."(Part of review . Bergen 30.10.1993 )
Antagonia op.38
is regarded as one of the very best contemporary orchestral Norwegian works in general.
Two orchestras/percussion are playing against each other.
There are explosive themes and blochs of sound in the first movement .
The second movement has a suggestive and peaceful character.
The third movement presents a vital and lively finale .(Part of Review 3.5.1993 , Arvika Nyheter) .
Wellknown rewier Harald Herresthal Oslo:
Antagonia has Qualities that are attracting both musicians and audience.
It has become a quite personal and indipendent music.
There is rythmical drive and elasticity and an international audience would enjoy it,
when the orchestra would work with it in the same
way as when they are playing the great masterpieces of the world.
Triptychon op53
One of the most often performed orchestral works ,very well received at the Edinburgh Festival ,
where it was performed by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra in 1989 .
"It is rich in ideas and is extremely well written and orchestrated .
This enabled the ensemble to show,what it was worth ,
and to capture the attention of the audience ."(Part of review)
Concerto for Chamber Orchestra op.55 (1980)
An entertaining and humourus piece of music
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Works for solo instrument with orchestra
Concerto for Flute and Strings op. 22 (1963), 14'30''
Flute solo, str
NMO
The work is written in close collaboration with the flutist Per Øien. The opening capriccio has a clearly
defined rythmic statement, which plays an important role in the movements intense coda. The exposition of
the main theme ends with an inverted variant. The next three movements are played without a pause.
In the second of these there is an aria, where Kvandal gives free rein to his imagination in a movement
comprising a long melody, culminating in a passionate climax. As in the first movement there comes a
cadenza and at last a rondo, which closes with a brilliant coda.
(Morten Gaathaug. Trans, Sandra Hamilton).
Kvandals konsert er et fint verk, vel avbalansert og ypperlig skrevet for besetningen.
En usedvanlig vakker langsom sats blir innfattet av to velskrevne yttersatser, og kadensen er fint formet.
(Finn Mortensen, Dagbladet, 10.03.66)
Recordings: Aurora ACD4986 and Simax PSC1806
Concerto for Oboe and String Orchestra op. 46 (1977), 20`
Oboe, strings
NMO
...The concerto reveals a magnetizing musical fluency, and has a condensed middle
movement with elements of folk music.
Carl Gunnar Åhlên, Svenska Dagbladet, Stockholm 14.6.1977.
There is no superabundance of oboe concertos. So when the Norwegian composer
Johan Kvandal presented a concerto for oboe and string orchestra in 1977,
it was welcomed by oboists with delight. Splendidly suited to the instrument, it is,
with its form of modern tonality and rythmic vitality,
a piece that will appeal to an audience who normally shrinks from distinctlymodern music.
Hans Voigt, Berlingske Tidende, Copenhagen, 24.7.1980
Recording:Aurora NCD-B 4955 and NC4955
Concerto for Violin and and Orchestra op.52 (1979), 30`
2(1)-2-2-2 4-3-3-1 timp, perc, cel, str.
NMO
Johan Kvandals Violin Concerto is such a monumental composition that I
shouldn't be surprised if were the best Norwegian work in this genre.The
solo part is extremely well suited to the violin, with a real sense of flow
through all three movements. The concerto opens with "Norwegian rythms",
contrasted by a lyrical second theme. The lovely, long second movement
unfolds characteristically without bravura, and has an expressive cadenza.
The finale is characterized by a lighter, elegant rythm .
Reimar Riefling, Verdens Gang 18.8. 1979.
Recordings: Aurora NCD-B 4955 and NC 4955. Hemera HCD2929
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Legend op.61a for basson solo and string orchestra
(or five solo strings), 7`
NMO
Concerto for Organ and String Orcestra op 62 (1984), 15`
NMO
Organ solo, string orchestra (or string quartet)
Poem (From a lost World ) op.66b (1985), 6' 20''
NMO
Violin and String Orchestra, (or violin and piano/organ)
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Concerto for two Pianos and Orchestra op77 (1993), 23'
2-2-2-2 4331, timp, perc, cel, str.
N.MIC
Commissioned by the Edvard Grieg Society, New York
The structures of the concerto are both plain and enigmatic. The tension follows
through the whole composition and contributes to a musical journey
that is both stimulating and surprising.
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Fantasia for Hardanger Fiddle and String Orchestra op 82 (1995), 15'
NMO
Commissioned by Ole Bull Academy
Recording: Intim musik IMCD065 ("A Norwegian rendevous").
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Concerto for Piano and Orchestra op.85 (1998), 29' 30''
WarnerChappel/GehrmansMusikfôrlag
Stockholm.
Recording: Simax PSC 1234.
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Chamber music
Divertimento for 5 solo string instruments op.3 (1941), 18'
NMO
(Also for string orchestra)
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NMO
String Quartet nr .1.op11 (1954), 26'
NMO
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String Trio op. 12 (1950), 23'
NMO
Rondo for Violin and Piano op.16 nr.1 (1941), 6`
NMO
Capriccio for Violin and Piano op.16 .nr. 2 (1955), 5'
NMO
Romance for Violin and Piano op.16 nr.3 (1964), 3'
NMO
Romance for Flute and Piano op.16 nr.4 (1964), 3'
NMO
(Flute, piano/ organ)
Duo for Violin and Cello op.19 (1959), 15'
MU-HU
Three Hymn Tunes for Wind Quintet op.23.b (1963), 7'
NMO
Recording: Naxos 8.553050
Aria, Cadenza e Finale op.24 for Violin, Piano (1964), 10'
MU-HU
String Quartet nr. 2, op.27 (1966), 18'
NMO
(Commisioned by Ny Musikk)
Recording: CD: Aurora ACD 4986
Introduction and Allegro for Horn and Piano op.30 (1969), 8'
NMO
Recordings: Varese International vs -81016, AimeeLainesse 001/2
Aurora ACD 4986
Da Lontano op.32 (1970), 6'
NMO
Fantasy: Altoflute/clarinet and piano
Recording :Varese Int. vs-850 19 and Aurora ACD 4986
Quintet for Winds op.34 (1971), 18'
NMO
Recording: Naxos 8.553050
....After a heavy, melancoly opening in which major and minor take turns
leading the way, there is a bild up of tension with dramatic climaxes, which
is not resolved until the finale with its bright major chords. The positive
has triumphed, as the composer puts it.
(V.Aamodt. Bergens Tidende 2.12. 1983)
Duo Concertante op.41 for two pianos (1974), 12' 30''
NMO
Recording: Pro Musica PPC9027
Quartet for Flute,Violin, Viola and Cello op.42 (1975-76), 25'
NMO
Commissioned by Bergens Chamber Music Society.
....This is an important work of our time. It was given its first
performance in Bergen in 1976. It is an extremely captivating work by a
composer who has ties to traditional music at the same time as he is an
innovator. He has taken the consequenses of the fact that there has to be
coherence in culture. We do not begin anew with each generation. This
conviction does not, however, prevent him from using his imagination, his
knowledge and his abilities in a musical language that in many respects
reflects our own time. His Flute Quartet is convincing,magnetizing evidence of this.
(Thoralf Nordheim, Aftenposten, 26.4.1979.)
Recording: Varese International vs-85019 and Aurora ACD4986
Miniatures, op.43 (1965), 7'
A: For four violins or B: for string quartet
MU-HU
Two Norwegian Dances op.44 (1976), 8'
String quartet Based on Halling
Springdance from E.Griegs music to "Peer Gynt"
NMO
Quintet for Hardanger Fiddle and String Quartet op.50 (1978), 12'
Arrangement for flute, guitar and cello (by Roy H. Snyen)
Recording: Veps CD 32-95
Recording: EMI 830 1002
MU-HU
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Octet 1946, op.54 (1946/rev1980), 15'
2oboes, 2clarinets, 2bassoons, 2 horns, contrabass ad lib.
Recording :Simax PSC 1037
NMO
Nocturne (The Dream) op.56 (1980), 5'
Alto flute /clarinet, piano
NMO
Night Music op.57 (1981), 20'
Nonet for Eight Wind instruments/Contrabass 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2
bassoons, 2 horns, contrabass
NMO
Recording: SimaxPSC 1037
Overture-fantasy op.59 (1982), 10'
Eight brass instruments: 3 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba.
NMO
String quartet nr. 3 op.60 (1983), 19'
NMO
Recording: Naxos 8.554384
Recording: Simax PSC1077
Legende (Legend) op.61b (1983), 7'
For bassoon /piano.
NMO
Recording: Simax (Classical Quality of Norway) PSC 1077
Poem (From a lost World ) op. 66A/B (1985), 6' 20''
NMO
A: For violin and piano.
B: For violin and string orchestra.
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Horn Quartet op.73 (1988), 13'
NMO
Recording: Aurora ACD4962
Stemning (Mood) op.74 (1991), 3' 30''
For harmonica and piano.
NMO
Duo for Flute and Guitar op.78 (1994), 14'
NMO
Recording: VEPS CD 32-95
Sonata for Viola and Piano op.81 (1995), 16' 15''
("The Elk Sonata")
Commissioned by Risør Chamber Music Festival
NMO
Recording: Nordic Sound NOS CD 1967
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Works for solo instruments
Five small Piano Pieces op.1(1940), 8'
NMO
Sonatina for piano op.2 (1941), 11'
MU-HU
Rondo Grazioso for Piano op.5 Nr .1 (1942), 5'
NMO
Recording: Vest-Norsk Plateselskap VNP 0086 -8
Three Norwegian Folk Tunes op.5. Nr.2 (1948)
(Lokk fra Lom/Sjung amen! / Då e` va liti )
(Shepherds call/Sing amen /Wenn I was small)
arr. for piano
NMO
Toccata op.5 Nr. 3 (1958), 4'
Organ/piano
NMO
Lyric Pieces for Piano op.5 Nos. 4-7 (1942&1946)
Intermezzo Nr 1/Intermezzo Nr. 2/Capriccio/Scherzino
NMO
Fantasy for Piano op.8 (1947), 6'
NMO
Recording: Vest-Norsk Plateselskap VNP0086-8
Choral Prelude on "Ljoset yver landet dagna"
(The Light from above arrived on the land ) (1956), 3'
organ
NMO
Glockenspiel Minuet (1968), 3'
From the television play "Skipper Worse ) arr. for piano or harp
NMO
Fantasies on Three Country Dances op31 (1969), 9' 30''
(Tre Slåttefantasier)
Commissioned by Festspillene i Bergen
NMO
Recording: Vest-Norsk Plateselskap VNP 0086
Recording: RCAVictorCD/BMG Ariola 74321239912
Partita on the Folk Tune "Hvor er det godt å lande" op.36 (1971), 12'
Organ.
NMO
Meditation and Choral Prelude for Organ (1961), 7'
NMO
Sonata for Violin Solo op. 45 (For Ragin ) (1976), 11' 30''
....Kvandal/s new work is an imaginative composition of a good 10 minutes ` duration ,rich in
motives, but with a taut ,consentrated form . The music is contemplative , but a tragic
undercurrent breaks through now and then with a troll-like passion.
(Dag Winding Sørensen. Aftenposten 27.9.1976).
NMO
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Elegi and Capriccio op.47 (1977), 7'
Viola
NMO
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Prelude (1977)
Organ
Printed in: Norsk Orgelbok.
MU-HU
Jew`s Harp Waltz (1980), 3'
Piano
Printed in Norwegian Pianorama
NMO
Recording Simax PSC 1042
Sonata for Solo Harp(The Heming Ballad) op.63 (1984), 10'
NMO
Recording: Victoria VCD 19076
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Sonata for Solo Guitar op.65 (1984), 13'
NMO
Recording: Simax PSC1031
Recording: VEPS CD32-95
Recording: VEPS CD 012-89
Hymn Tune (Salme -tone ) op 68 Nr . 1 (1986), 3' 15''
Horn solo
NMO
Norwegian Folktunes arranged for Piano op.70, Nos 1-8
NMO
Recording: Thema TH 195-2
Sonata for Solo Accordion op.71 (1987), 9' 20''
NMO
Recording :Bergen Digitalstudio BD7028
Stemning (Mood), 2' 25''
Piano
(From an old Sketchbook)
NMO
Fantasy for Solo Clarinet op.68 Nr. 2 (1992), 6`
NMO
Fantasia for Organ op 83 (1996)
"Norsk Orgelmusik"
NMO
Recording: Vest-Norsk Plateselskap VNP CD 200567
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Aarle i old
Bronze or straight wooden trumpet (bronzelur or neverlur)
N.MIC
Fra Fjerne Tider, 2' 3''
Rams Horn (bukkehorn)
N.MIC
Improvisata from the Opera "Mysterier " 2.act (1994), 3' 30''
For violin solo)
NMO
Vals fra Operaen "Mysterier " 2 act
For piano (eller harpe)
NMO
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Choral works
Våkn op du som sover (Thou Who Sleepest Avake ) op. 13 (1950)
Motet for mixed choir. Text. M.B. Landstad
NMO
Recording: Bergen Digitalstudio BD 7011CD
Drikkevise (Drinking Song) (1950)
Men`s choir Text: H.Wergeland
Soprano solo,mixed choir,piano/organ.
NMO
"Draumkvæde" melodies op. 15 (1955)
Soprano solo, mixed choir, piano, organ
NMO
Recording:Bergen Digitalstudio BD7011
"Draumkvæde" melodies op. 15a (1997)
Soprano, mixed choir,
Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, viola, cello, doublebass.
N.MIC(MS)
Tre Sanger (Three songs) op.20 (1960)
3-part women`s choir (SSA)
1. Godmorgen (Good Morning ), Henrik Wergeland
2. Sindets Ro (Piece of Mind ), Ludvig Holberg
3. Stille (Quiet), Einar Skjæraasen
MU-HU
Recording: Bergen Digitalstudio BD7011 CD
No. 3 only: Heilo HCD 7095
Pleiadene ved midnatt (The Pleiades at Midnight ) op. 25 (1965)
Gehrmans Fôrlag
Stockholm.
Men's choir, speaking choir.
Text Carsten Hauch
Tilegnet Den Norske Studentersangforening
For Trykkefriheten (For Freedom of the Press) (1966)
Mixed Choir a capella
NMO
Recording: Bergen Digital Studio BD7011 CD
Efter Tidens Leilighet (1966)
Mens Choir a capella, Henrik Wergeland
(Also available for mixed choir)
MU-HU
Rec: Bergen Dig Studio BD7011 CD
Tre Motetter (Three Motets), Op.35
(No 1:1963/Nos. 2&3: 1971)
Mixed Choir a capella.
1) Jeg er kommet som et lys til verden 2`10``
Text: Joh.12: 12, 35-36, 46,
2)Sannelig,sannelig sier jeg deg 3`02``
Text: Joh 3: 19-21
3) Og dette er dommen 3`40``
Recording:Bergen Digital Studio7011CD
O, Dyp av Rikdom hos Gud (Oh,the Depth of the Riches) op.39 (1973)
Mixed Choir (SATB),organ.Text: Romans: 11:33-36
Commissioned by Norsk Kirkesangerforbund
NMO
Rec: Bergen Digitalstudio BD7011 CD
To Sanger (Two Songs) op.48 (1978), 5`2``
For mixed choir
Based on Norwegian folk tunes.
Nr.1: Reiar unge. Text, G.T. Rysstad
Nr.2: Finaste jenta. Text from Telemark
NMO
Recording :Bergen Dig.Studio BD7011CD
Ibsen-kantate (Ibsen Cantata), op.51 (1978), 37`
"Et menneskes Vei"
Vocal Soloists (S. Bar) mixed choir, orchestra
2 (1)-2-2-2 4-3-3-1 timp perc harp cel str
Underet (The Miracle), op.69 (1986), 14`
For mixed choir (SATB)a capella
Norwegian text:Arnold Eidslott.English text:Leland B. Sateren.
NMO
Recording: Bergen Digitalstudio BD 7011 CD
Balladen om Freden (Pries pour paix) op.72 (1987), 3'
For mixed choir a capella
French text:Charles d`Orleans Norw. text: Kristen Gundelach
NMO
Recording : Bergen Digitalstudio BD 7011 CD
Missa Brevis op.84 (1997)
Mixed choir /organ
(Kyrie eleison)
NMO
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Vocal works
Syv Sanger (Seven Songs ) op.4 (1940- 41)
Voice, piano.
Baritone, Mezzo, Soprano
MU-HU
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Tre Julesalmer (Three Christmas Hymns) (1946)
1: Til hyrder fromme,
2: Den yndigste rose,
3: De hyrder stirrer i natten ut.
Voice, piano/organ
NMO
Barneviser (Nursery Rhymes) (1946-47)
Voice, piano
N.MIC. (MS)
Sanger (Songs) op.9
Nos.1-10 (1939-83)
Published in "14 sanger for sang og piano".
Voice, piano
NMO
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To Frôdingsanger (Two Frôding Songs) op.9
Nos. 11-12 (1948)
Text.Gustav Frôding, high voice.
NMO
Sang til Stella (Song for Stella) op.6 (1951), 7`
Text:Henrik Wergeland
Soprano or tenor and string orchestra
Also arranged for voice, piano
MU-HU
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Solo Cantata Nr.1 op.10 (1953), 8`
"Herre,min frelses Gud " (God of my Salvation)
High voice,orchestra.
3(1)-2-2-2 4-2-0-0 timp perc str
N-MIC
Voice and Piano: Tre solokantater for voice, organ /piano
NMO
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Syv religiøse folketoner (Seven Religious Folk Songs) op.23a, (1955)
Voice, piano
NMO
Benedicam Dominum op.17 (1957), 5`
Church aria for Soprano and Organ
Text: Psalms 34: 2-3
NMO
Kristus, du er alt mitt håp (Christ, you are my only hope) (1965)
Voice, organ.
Text, Svein Ellingsen
NMO
Allmakts Gud (Almighty God) (1965)
Voice, organ
Text.Johannes Smemo
N.MIC(MS)
To Aasensalmer (Two Aasen Hymns) (1965), 3`55``
Text Ivar Aasen
NMO
Two Religious Songs with Piano
Organ
Text Ivar Aasen
"Morgensang"," Kveldssalme"
Til Dig Herre (To thee, O Lord) (1966), 11`
Solo Cantata No.2 op.26, No1
Soprano, Organ/piano
NMO
O, Domine Deus, op.26 nr.2 (1966), 4`
Church Aria: Soprano/Organ
Text: Maria Stuart Rec. Philips 854 000 AY
NMO
Skapningen Lenges (The Expectation of the Creature ) (1970), 6` NMO
Solo Cantata No.3, op.33
Low voice and Organ
Text: Romans 8:19-22 ,10-11, 18
Jeg er kommet som et lys til verden
(I Am Come a Light into the World) (1963) NMO
Motet for Soprano and Organ (also for mixed choir op.35)
Text: John: 12: 46, 35, 36 .
Recordings: Kirkelig Kulturverksted NKLP 15,
Bergen Digital studio BD7011 CD
Natur (Nature) op.37 (1972), 8`
Text: Olav Aukrust
Commissioned by Rikskonsertene
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Norske Stevtoner (Norwegian Stev Tunes ) op 40 , 23`30`` (1974)
Voice, Piano
MU-HU
Recording: AuroraARCD1915, Aurora ACD4986 and
Vest-Norsk Plateselskap VNP 0086-8
Michelangelo-Poem op.49 (1978), 12`30``
Soprano, orchestra 1-2-0-2 2-0-0-0 str
(also available for soprano and piano)
Italian Text
MU-HU
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To Kjærlighetssanger (Two Love Songs) op.58 (1982), 8`
Voice and piano
Text: Arnulf Øverland
NMO
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Fire Krokannsanger (Four Krokann songs) op.76 (1993) N.MIC(MS)
Low voice and piano 9`50``
1: Luren Læt ,
2: Det gode ord,
3: Reinen,
4: Blåsymra
Eternal Summer (Evig sommer) op 80 (1995)
Three Shakespeare texts for Soprano and string orchestra
1:Eternal Summer 5 `(Sonett Nr 18) ,
2: Ophelias Lament 5` (from act 3 scene 1, Hamlet)
3: The Fairy's Song 2`35``
(from a Midsummer's Night's Dream act 2, scene 1)
Commissioned by Trondheim Symphony Orchestra for the Kirsten Flagstad
Jubilee 1995.Both voice/piano and voice/orchestra score and parts.
N-MIC
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Opera
Mysterier (Mysteries ) op.75 (1993) 170`
An opera in three acts, based on the novel by Knut Hamsun, for 9 soloists,
chorus and full orchestra, including synthesizer and brass band.
Libretto: Norwegian and recently translated to German
Libretto by Barthold Halle
Commissioned by the National Opera, Oslo.
Material on hire: Den Norske Opera
DNO
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Vocal works with orchestra (See Vocal Works)
Sang til Stella (Song for Stella) op.6
Soprano or tenor / String orchestra
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Solo Cantata nr.1 op.10
High voice/orch.
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Michelangelo Poem op.49
High voice/orch
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Ibsen-Cantata op.51
Sopr./baritone/choir/orch (See choral works)
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Three Shakespeare Songs for Soprano and String Orchestra op.80
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Skjemtevise og gjeterlokk op .64 (1984), 4'
For school orchestra (descant recorder, clarinet , violin 1 and 2 ,
double-bass, piano, celesta and percussion instruments)
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Music to the television play Skipper Worse based on the novel
of the same name by Alexander Kielland
See Skipper Worse, suite op. 28b, Orchestral Works.
Norsk Musikforlag
NMO
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