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Absorb, Alter and Dissolve
2011
Jazztrio
I. On Archaic ground, II. New and inherited patterns, III. Deconstruction
The three sections are based on three different approaches to the interplay between art music and jazz. But the idea has always been to put it into a larger context. I am interested in how different cultural traditions in general can change. And I think I have found three important ways: 1) one tradition can change by absorbing features from a different tradition, 2) it can change with very careful and deliberate alteration, and 3) it can be changed by more radical dissolution of the structures that defines the culture. I would also point out that there is no intention to change the jazz tradition as the jazztrio stands for, but instead explore these ideas in a sound collage-like composition.
Green Future?
2008/2011
String quartet and percussion
We all have to relate to the much feared threats to our environment in some way. How will our world be changed in the future if the temperature
keeps rising? In the current situation we have to try to change something, but should we go "back to nature" in some sense or will we solve
the problem with technological means? One thing is clear though, we can't go back in time to how it was before.
Why I Refuse to Drink Coffee
2010
Theatrical piece. With a lot of symbolism, e.g. coffee as code for the usual, common and obvious.
TheMusArt
2010
Flute, Recorder/Crumhorn, Alto Trombone,Guitar, Contrabass,Percussion
Eclectic and interdisciplinary piece which touches on many different subjects and perhaps evokes some interesting questions.
IEI - Interpret, Express and Interact!
2010
any wind instrument
and
percussion (with optional non-pitch
instruments)
Written for the exciting (jazz) duo Medi, but performable for any duo with wind and percussion.
Mental Journey
2010
Recorder, Tenor saxophone, Banjo/Ukulele or Guitar, Viola.
Prologue: Now, Going west, Going east or further west, Going back, Epilogue: Forward
A piece about keeping an open mind against cultures and ideas that perhaps feels foreign in one way or another; in
this is also included to keep an open mind about the past and the future.
The appealing tone
2010
Recorder and harp.
The appealing tone came to us
as a voice from a distant past.
The wood and the dark strings
lit up the gateway to the past.[...]
a conscious core
2010
Carillon solo.
A piece about conscious decisions related to more automated
and unconscious. It is also about how we humans have a tendency
to interpret meaning, patterns and intention in phenomenons that
perhaps are unintentional and even meaningsless.
Written for the third annual midsommer concert in Malmoe.
3 Part Interpretation
2009-10
Part of a series with four concertos for each of the instruments in a saxophone quartet and chamber orchestra.
Applying the romantic (alto sax).
I. fittizio e caratteristico di una performance da solista
II. Abile con tre linee
III. felice davanti ad un pubblico
Alto sax
and
chamber ensemble/orchestra
(flute, clarinet, gongs/tubular bells, percussion,
piano and strings)
3 Part Idiosyncrasy
2009-10
Part of a series with four concertos for each of the instruments in a saxophone quartet and chamber orchestra.
Peculiar classical (tenor sax).
I. quasi una fantasia di bravura
II. tre voci in contrappunto, quasi un pezzo della tastiera
III. concerto allegro
Tenor sax
and
chamber ensemble/orchestra
(piccolo, bass clarinet, glockenspiel, percussion,
celesta and strings)
3 Part Immediacy
2009-10
Part of a series with four concertos for each of the instruments in a saxophone quartet and chamber orchestra.
Apprehending the 20th century (bari sax).
I. fictitious characteristic of a solo performance
II. able with three lines
III. happy before an audience
Baritone sax
and
chamber ensemble/orchestra
(flute, clarinet, xylophone, percussion,
prepared piano and strings)
3 Part Intervention
2009-10
Part of a series with four concertos for each of the instruments in a saxophone quartet and chamber orchestra.
Interference with baroque (soprano sax).
I. fantasia concertante, II. trio toccata, III. concerto gioioso.
Soprano sax
and
chamber ensemble/orchestra
(alto flute, bass clarinet, vibraphone, percussion,
harpsichord and strings)
BriSiCoApPe
2009
Trumpet, baritone sax, clarinet, cello, piano and percussion.
Piece in five sections which each reflects a different trait in postmodern art:
1. Bricolage (using whatever happens to be available) - the percussionist is using available stuff.
2. Simplification - simplified and minimalistic using only a few notes and durations.
3. Collage - short contrasting musical fragments with references to different styles.
4. Appropriation (taking possession) - borrowing from older styles of music.
5. Performance - performing words and very short sections with pop references.
Life in Five Movements
2009
Selected in Chai Found Music Workshop´s Wu Xing competition 2009. Scored for the eastern instruments zonghu, qudi, pipa, guzheng, yangqin, liuqin and sheng. A combination of eastern philosophy and pentatonic system with more western part-writing and form.
Recollecting Joseph
2009
Written for the concert Haydn Remixed to the memory of Joseph Haydn 200 years after his death. Scored for chamber orchestra (flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, percussion and strings). The piece is built around a sampling technique where the opening bars of Haydns symphonies 23-27 is being used.
Mourning Franz Joseph
2009
Written for the concert Haydn Remixed to the memory of Joseph Haydn 200 years after his death. Scored for chamber orchestra (flute, 2 bass clarinets, percussion and strings). The piece is a lament using the first themes found in symphonies 82-86.
Strings, Skins and Wood
2009
Harp and percussion.
The piece centers mostly around the harp and its possibilities and limitations, viewed differently from the perspective of the harpist and the percussionist.
Making Friends
2009
Trombone, tuba and 2 percussionists. Written for a concert in collaboration with the islandic group SLATUR.
Bells, Birds and Metal
2009
Carillon, two recorders and tape.
Written for the second annual midsommer concert in Malmoe.
21 bagatelles
2009
Piano solo
A rather extreme interpretation of the concept of bagatelle; each bagatalle is only a few bars long and lasting for only seconds. The bagatelles are paired in groups of three with a common theme of some sort. But they can be played seperately or in any order.
Bachufobia
2009
Arrangement of BWV 1001 for vibraphone, trumpet and percussion/drum set and electronics (originally for solo violin).
whatsoever
2009
For acoustic and computer ensemble. The title refers both to the indeterminate outcome of the piece and the fact that the form can be looped continously.
Acoustic Modifications
2009
Short piece for bass clarinet, marimba and tape.
Tuned Connections
2009
Scored for banjo/electric guitar and live electronics. Written for a concert with focus on the electric guitar.
Jazz Formula
2009
"Even if you carefully follow the recipe you can nevertheless end up with a bad cake - either by misinterpretation or by trying to hard; even if you follow a Jazz Formula you need not end up with a jazz piece."
Jazz piano trio.
Surprise Me!
2008
Surprising variations on the theme from Haydn´s symphony "Surprise". Carillon solo.
Magnified Marimba
2008
"Your eyes are wandering without purpose. Suddenly you see something that catches your interest. You zoom in. You are caught. You lose yourself in the details and zoom in to the limit."
Marimba and EAM. A gradual focus of pulse ends up in groovy jazz-flavoured electronica.
Breathe Out
2008
An exploration of the instrument, and a journey from very free and respiring playing to strict and surprising rhythm. Accordion solo.
New Media Old Media
2008
Female choir with solo
Partly a tribute to media, partly a critic of our attitude towards media. Text by the composer.
The Eight Elements
2008
Thoughtful piece about every day material and their sounds written for two percussion players. The following eight "elements" are stipulated: metal, wood, plastic, textile, water, glass, stone and paper.
Climbing towards the Sun
2008
Written for the large but unusual outdoor instrument carillon. Upward, reaching movement.
Beyond the End of Times
2008
Quartet for the twentyfirst century
in memory of Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)
Shadows
2007
Piece for electric guitar and computer - roughly sketched with much improvisation.
Cold as Snow
2007
Piece for trumpet and carillon with improvisational middle section.
The Seasons of Uranus - three part invention
2007
A piece for tenor recorder and harpsichord about extreme conditions on Uranus with some baroque influences.
Sleepwalking
2007
The inner state of a person sleepwalking and abruptly waking up. Trumpet, marimba and computer.
Lanorica
2007
Piece for flute and guitar. Roughly in Tango nuevo style, but with hints of minimalism in the middle section.
Disillusions
2008
Eclectic and playful piece in three movements roughly about the transition from disillusion and depression to joy and happiness. Guitar, violin, accordion and percussion.
Waiting by the Big Clock
2008
A piece about waiting for a loved one. Bass clarinet and marimba.
Global Warning
2007
Global challanges for the 21th century. Tuba, electric guitar and live electronics.
I. The Road to World Peace II. Clean Environment
Human Relations
2006
Duo for guitar and alto guitar. Piece in 6 movements which tells the story of a single relation, or human relations overall.
The movements are titled:
I. Acquaintance, II. Conflict of Interest, III. Attraction, IV. Relief, V. Routine, VI. Domestic Solutions.
Guitar Trio No. 1
2006
Piece written for the enthusiastic and promising guitar trio Trio MaLaDa, former pupils of guitarist Carsten Groendahl. Not only was the piece written directly for the trio, each separate part was created directly for the individual guitarists. The piece is mostly in classical style but with hints from other genres. It is in three movements: I. Prelude, II. Dance and III. Finale.
Variations on an Andaluzian Dance theme
2004
The piece is based on the theme from Danza Espanola no. 5 by Granados, and consists of five contrasting variations:
1) 'Quasi theme' - molto passionato ma alla danza, 2) 'The Upbeat' - semplice e reflessivo, 3) 'The Melody' - dolce e cantabile, 4) 'The Grace Notes' - con moto e scherzando, 5) 'Quasi theme' - agitato.
Danza Sentimentale
2004
Piece with dance character, written for solo guitar.
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