What an honour.
My new song presented on 17.mai,Norways national day, for no less than 15.000 people. The music echoed over the canal in the city of Tønsberg, accompanied by a marvellous firework. What an adventure!
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Norwegian summertale
In front of the city hall in Oslo, a few minutes before the concert. In this majestic building Norwegian Girls Choir is preparing their summer concert. Over 1000 came to listen to these talented girls and their marvellous conductor, Anne…
Feedback from Grammy Nominated Music Producer, Ill Factor
Stepping into new tools: My new song in process with Ableton live was presented for Ivan Corraliza, professionally known as ill Factor. He has been producing music for artists like Justin Timberlake, Jessie J, Cher and Kate Moss. His reaction…
In front of the old stave church of Hoyjord
Stave-churches are Norways contribution to worlds architecture.These impressive early churches are amongst the oldest wooden buildings in the world. The shift to Christianity around year 1000 in Norway is celebrated all over the countrythe 29th of July every year. We…
Musical opening for Pictures at an exhibition
What an atmosphere and what great art presented at the new exhibition at the Gulden Gallery. The American painters, Peter Esdaile and Larry Welo both presented interpretations of ‘Deja vu’, moving hearts and opening minds. I really loved the opportunity…
Bestillingsverk skrevet for Østfold Musikkråd
I sommer skrev jeg 5 bearbeidinger over noen flotte folketoner fra Østfold. Et herlig oppdrag for å styrke Østfolds kulturarv initiert av Marianne Thomasgård. Disse arrangementene for SATB blir publisert i høst, blant annet den festlige dyrevisa Skråkk (bildet) som…
Presenting music for spirit and heart.
Sunday 24th of november in Nanset Church, Vestfold in Norway. What a wonderful audience
Presenting my new music written on commission for Nanset church
I just completed my new Musical Mass. First-coming Sunday, november 24th, I will present parts of this Mass together with Larvik Chamber Choir (conductor: Jens Peter Mikkelsen) Benjamin Kehlet – fiddle, and Tom Georg Rødland, organ. Throughout history composers have…
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…
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…