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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sunday 24th of november in Nanset Church, Vestfold in Norway. What a wonderful audience
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…
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…