Commissioned by Oslo Messingkvintett, for 2 trumpets, horn, tenor trombone and bass trombone, 15 minutes duration. The piece will be finished in spring of 2023, and will be another addition to the Alignment line of compositions. In this work I am fascinated by the...
Visual artist Signe Christine Urdal and composer/musician Gunhild Seim each investigate the relationship between nature and humans in their work. In this short art film they begin their collaboration in the lush Gausel forest in Southwestern Norway over the course of...
“Lyden av Vann” (Sound of Water) is a site-specific happening, a commission from Obstfelder 150 år for theatre director Berit Aarrestad and myself. For the anniversary of norwegian poet Sigbjørn Obstfelder (1866-1900). It was premiered September 14th 2016...
Bigband piece. The meaning of the name is “Dreams in the Woods”. Commissioned by Stavanger Jazzforum/Bjergsted Jazz Ensemble for a Christmas concert, this piece is inspired by my mother, who grew up in the woods, and a gift she got in her early youth, from...
Commissioned by Vossajazz 2012. Durata 68 min, for vocals, 3 horns, 2 electric guitars, drums and visuals. Electronic elements from the performers. Texts by Jalaluddin Rumi, Sienna Dahlen and Edgar Allan Poe, plus traditional children’s rhymes. The visuals...
Inspired by “Silent Night” by Franz Gruber, this is quite a step away from the original song. Norwegian text by Erik Hillestad. Commisioned by Kitchen Orchestra. This piece was performed at numerous Kitchen Orchestra’s (annual and alternative)...
