Viking music inspiration
Inspiring walk in Norwegian Wood.The new composition I am working on takes power from the wild viking nature. Strong, wild, unpredictable but beautiful. The trees tell an old story.
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New music inspired by a Viking legend
Hagbart’s grave is an absolute magical place: The stones of the grave are from the early norse era, formed as a viking ship. The stones are placed underneath a big old oak tree. It is said that William Shakespeare was…
Magical Christmas Spirit with Trio Mediaeval – Yule and Josefine’s Christmas Hymn
When Trio Mediaeval interprets a piece, it’s not just a performance – it’s a transformation. Trio Mediaeval, the Nordic vocal ensemble that has enchanted audiences around the world with their unique interpretations of both ancient and contemporary music, is back…
Celebrations for the Norwegian princess
To mark her majesty #IngridAlexandra and her 18th birthday, an official event takes place today. I am honored that my work #SpringdansfraVestfold is going to be presented for our princess and the royal and international guests. The sponsor of the…
Yes, I want to join this pilgrimage
(from one of the critics, by Marianne Lystrup, from the paper Vårt Land).The relaunching of my album ‘Songs within stones’ deserves some comments and a brief celebration.As I was working on this album, back in 2008, I had this crazy…
Stille grender
Det var med stor glede jeg oppdaget to av mine arrangementer, “Folkefrelsar” og “Joleklokker over jorda” på det nye albumet Stille grender. De utsøkte nytolkningene er skapt i samarbeid mellom jazzpianisten Tord Gustavsen og Det Norske Jentekor. I den adventstiden…
Power of the human voice
It is said that the voice is the mirror to the soul. What a privilege to be able to usethe voice as a musical instrument. The jazz-legend, Miles Davis, once said when asked why he used a harmon mute on…
Yule-tide
Today on the first Sunday of advent we start to prepare for Christmas. In Norway and the other Scandinavian countries we still use the old norse word JUL (yule) for Christmas. Originally we celebrated a midwinter feast, making sacrifice for…
From Vestfold to San Fransisco
I originally composed SPRINGDANS FRA VESTFOLD for treble voices. It is based on a traditional tune. Listen to this delightful instrumental version made by an American composer. I am grateful that my music speaks to and inspire musicians and people…
Lansering av nytt hefte
På bestilling av Østfold musikkråd (nå Viken) valgte jeg ut 5 sanger fra Østfold-arven. Jeg fant mange overraskende fine og særegne sanger fra grensetraktene mot Bohuslen og oppover i landet. Heftet inneholder eksempler på seterkultur, bånsuller og religiøse folketoner. Det…