Vocal Music

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  • OP. 5

    THE GARDEN <1976>
    voice(M), vln, vcl, 2 perc, pf
    Text(Eng : Nor): 'Abdu'l-Bahá : Frances Esty : Lasse Thoresen
    (NMO) 28'

    YOUTUBE (first movement)
    YOUTUBE (second movement)
    YOUTUBE (third movement)
    YOUTUBE (fourth movement)


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    OP. 48

    GRØNNE GLIMT av en Nasjonshistorie <2013-2014>
    Vl, Vcl, Accordion, Hrp, Perc., Vocal Sextet, EA.
    (NB noter) 60’

    OP. 50

    VOCES SALOMONIS
    Mixed Choir and Turkish ensemble (Qanun, Kemenche, Vocal, Drums) <2014> (NB noter) 12’

    SOLSIRKLER <2016>

    Voice (Bar.), 2vln, via, vcl, pf.
    (NB noter) 7’
    Text: Edvard Munch
    YOUTUBE

    OP. 60

    EVERY MINUTE OPENS DOORS <2023>

    Voice (S), vln, vcl, pf.

    (Ed. Polaris) 11’

    Text: The Refugee. Vladimir Levchev

    OP. 61

    FRA NATURENS BOK <2023>.

    Folksinger (M/S), Vln (scordatura), accordion, percussion (vibraphone (prepared), chimes, 2 susp. cymbals, chimes).

    (Ed.Polaris) ca. 45’

    1. Emnekvad (ca. 8’). Text: Bahá’u’lláh
    2. Fjell (ca. 5’)
    3. Hviskende vind (ca. 2’30’)
    4. Himmel (ca. 5’20’’)
    5. Raslende løv (ca. 2’)
    6. Hav (ca. 5’30’)
    7. Susende vann (ca. 1’30’’)
    8. Jord (ca. 7’)
    9. Dansende Fryd (ca.6’)

  • OP. 3

    AETERNE RERUM CONDITOR <1975>
    choir(SSAA), 2 voices(SS), 3 perc
    Text(Lat): trad.
    (NMO) 10’

    OP. 4

    MAGNIFICETUR NOMEN TUUM <1974>
    (SSAATTBB)
    Text(Lat): Bahá'u'lláh
    (Ed. Polaris) 12’

    OP. 7.1
    VELATUS FOR BLANDET KOR <1976>
    choir(SATB)
    Text: Bahá'u'llàh
    (NMO) 5'45"

    OP. 7.2

    TIDINGS OF LIGHT <1981>
    choir (SATB), 4 voices(SATB)
    Text(Eng): Bahá'u'llàh
    (Ed. Polaris) 6’

    OP. 27:1

    FROM THE SWEET-SCENTED STREAMS OF ETERNITY <1995>
    4 choirs(SATB)
    Text(Eng): Bahá'u'lláh
    (NB noter) 12'30"
    YOUTUBE

    OP. 27:2

    THE TABLET OF THE HOLY MARINER <1995>
    choir I (SMATBarB), choir II (TTBB)
    Text(Fra): Bahá'u'lláh
    (NB noter) 25'
    YOUTUBE

    OP. 27:3

    MON DIEU, MON ADORÉ <1995>
    Choir (SMATBarB)
    Text(Fra): Bahá'u'lláh
    (NB noter)
    YOUTUBE
    YOUTUBE
    YOUTUBE
    YOUTUBE

    OP. 27:4

    THE LIGHT THAT IS SHED FROM THE HEAVEN OF BOUNTY <1995>
    choir(SMATBarB)
    Text(Eng): Bahá'u'lláh
    (NB noter) 8'
    YOUTUBE

    OP. 27:5

    YA KAFI, YA SHAFI <1996>
    2 choirs(SATB)
    Text(Arab, Engl.): Bahá'u'lláh
    (NB noter) 18'
    YOUTUBE

    OP. 29

    a) SAY: GOD IS THE LORD <1986>
    2 choirs(SATB)
    Text(Eng): The Bab.
    (NB noter)(MS)

    b) EINIGE DIE HERZEN DEINER DIENER <1995>
    choir(SATB)
    Text(Ger): Bahá 'u'llah
    (NB noter)(MS)

    c) MEIN ERSTER RAT <1996>
    choir(SATB)
    Text(Ger): Bahá 'u'llah
    (NB noter) (MS)

    d) SEIT UNVORDENKLICHEN ZEITEN <1981/94>
    choir(SATB) | choir(SMATBarB)
    Text(Ger): The Bab
    (NB noter) (MS)

    e) THESE ARE THY SERVANTS <1995>
    voice, women's choir | voice, male's choir | 3 voices | voice, mixed choir
    Text(Eng): 'Abdu'l-Bahá
    (NB noter) (MS)

    OP. 43

    MYTHES ÉTOILÉES.
    For 24 part chamber choir a cappella.

    I: VOICI L’HEURE
    YOUTUBE
    II: OMBRES ET IMAGES
    YOUTUBE
    III: UNE PRESENCE MIRACULEUSE
    YOUTUBE

    (NB noter) 28’

    OP. 53 b

    CHANGE THEIR DARKNESS INTO LIGHT.
    Mixed, 6-part choir. Text: ’Abdu’l-Bahá.
    (PIZZICATO) 5 ’
    YOUTUBE
    YOUTUBE

    CONCRESCENCE ETUDES <2009>

    Mixed Choir
    (NB noter)

    OP. 57 no.4

    ILLUSORY DISTINCTIONS <2022>
    Mixed choir (SMA.TBrB)
    Text: Mahvash Sabet
    (Ed. Polaris)

  • OP. 21

    CANTIO PM CL <1989>
    4 voices (TTC/BarB)
    Text(Eng): Bahá'u'lláh
    (NB noter)(MS) 13’

    YOUTUBE (first movement)
    YOUTUBE (second movement)
    YOUTUBE (third movement)

    OP. 39

    6 voices(SMATBarB)

    DIPHONIE I (Op. 33 no.1) <2006> (NB noter) 11’
    YouTube
    DIPHONIE II (OP 33 no.2) <2021> THREADS OF REMEMBRANCE
    (Ed. Polaris) 12’
    DIPHONIE III (OP 33 no.3) <2022> NATURE PROCESSIONAL
    (Ed. Polaris) 6’
    DIPHONIE IV (OP 33 no.4) <2022> LUMEN EMANA 9’ (Ed. Polaris)

    OP. 42 no.1

    SOLBØN <2007/2008>
    6 voices(SMATBarB)
    (NB noter) 10’
    Text(Nor): Trad
    YOUTUBE

    OP. 42 no.2

    LIKFÆRDSSÆLMIN <2009>
    6 voices(SMATBarB)
    Text(Nor): Trad.
    (NB noter) (MS) 8’
    YOUTUBE

    OP. 42 no.3

    HIMMELSKE FADER <2009>
    6 voices(SMATBarB)
    Text(Nor): Ragnar Vigdal
    (NB noter) 11’
    YOUTUBE

    OP. 42 no.4

    TVETRALL <2009>
    6 voices(SMATBarB)
    Trad.
    (NB noter) (MS) 12’
    YOUTUBE

    Op. 57.

    LAND OF YOUR LOVE. <2017/2018>
    vocal Sextet: SMA.TBrBs.
    (NB noter) 28’

    I: THE IMPATIENT BRIDE; text Táhirih Qurratu’l-‘Ayn.
    YOUTUBE

    II: RIDDLE OF THE TWIN REVELATION; text Táhirih Qurratu’l-‘Ayn.
    YOUTUBE

    III: STENEN I STEFANENS PANDE; text Henrik Wergeland.
    YOUTUBE
    (NB noter) 28’

    IV: ILLUSORY DISTINCTIONS <2022>
    Vocal Sextet (SMA.TBrB) 10’
    Text: Mahvash Sabet
    (Ed. Polaris)

    DU ÇABBODAGA <2023>
    Vocal Sextet (SMA.TBrB)
    (Ed. Polaris) 6’
    Arrangement of the yoik melody by Ingor Antte Aiilu Gaup
    Text: Ingor Antte Ailu Gaup

    VARE JO <2024>

    Vocal Sextet (SMA.TBrB)
    (Ed. Polaris) 7’
    Arrangement of the yoik melody by Ingor Antte Aiilu Gaup
    Text: Ingor Antte Ailu Gaup
    (Ed. Polaris)

    DU ÇABBODAGA <2023>
    Vocal Sextet (SMA.TBrB)
    (Ed. Polaris) 6’
    Arrangement of the yoik melody by Ingor Antte Aiilu Gaup
    Text: Ingor Antte Ailu Gaup


  • OP. 19:A

    HELLIGKVAD <1988/1997>
    Voice
    Text(Nor): 'Abdu'l-Bahá : Baha'ulláh

    no. 1 SKAP I MEG ET RENT HJERTE
    YOUTUBE
    no.2 LA MEG NÆRES AV DIN SKJØNNHET
    YOUTUBE
    no.3 O DU SOM ER VÅRT LIV OG LYS
    YOUTUBE
    no.4 FORFRISK OG GLED MIN ÅND
    YOUTUBE
    no.5 BØNN FOR MENNESKEHETEN
    YOUTUBE
    no.6 GUD BEVITNER AT HAN ER EN
    YOUTUBE


    OP. 19:B

    SACRED SONGS <1979/1996>
    Voice.
    Text (Eng : Nor): 'Abdu'l-Bahá : Baha'ulláh

    TABLET OF 'ABDU'L-BAHÁ
    YOUTUBE
    MORTAL CHARM SHALL FADE AWAY
    YOUTUBE
    THE HOLY CITY
    YOUTUBE
    BUT A TINY SEED
    YOUTUBE

    (NB noter)

  • OP. 32

    THE TRUE BROTHER <1997>
    voice, pf
    Text(Eng): Roger White
    (NB noter)

    THE SONG OF KHADIJIH-BAGUM <1982/1999>
    voice, pf
    Text(Eng): Roger White
    (NB noter)
    YOUTUBE

    INSCRIPTION FOR THE HEAD OF A PIN
    <1982/2001>
    voice, pf
    Text(Eng): Roger White
    (NB noter)

    Op. 58

    TRE FENGSELSDIKT av Mahvash Sabet. <2020>
    For cello and female voice. Transl. Arne Ruste

    1 VISSHET
    2 HALLO IGJEN
    3 FOSSEFALL

    (Edition Polaris, Nittedal) 18’

    SOLSIRKLER (2016)

    Baryton, string quartet, piano.
    (NB noter) 7’
    YOUTUBE

  • OP. 34

    LØP, LOKK og LINJER<2001-2002-2003>
    For Sinfonietta and Folk Singer.
    (1111 111 2 prc, hrp, mezzosopr., strings (11111)

    1 ÓVRINGAR
    YOUTUBE
    2 HEIMREISA. MELLOMBELS
    YOUTUBE
    3 FUGLAR, FE OG FOLK
    YOUTUBE
    4 HUGSVIV
    YOUTUBE
    5 TRADLARUDL
    YOUTUBE

    (NB noter) 55’

    OP. 40

    UT OMNES UNUM SINT :

    Oratorio for Mixed Choir, Soloists, and Baroque Orchestra <2005>
    2202 3 baroque trpts, 1 corno da caccia, timp. Tam-tam, mixed choir (SAMTB) soloists (SAMTB), organ/harpsich., strings (min. 45321)
    Text(Lat): The Bible: John 17, 1-7 ; 13-15 ; 21- 23
    (NB noter) 30’

    Op. 36

    TERRACES OF LIGHT

    An oratorio based on Bahá’u’lláhs ’Tablet of Carmel’ <1999/2001>
    3333. 633. euph. Tuba, Timp, 5 Prc, Hrp, Chorus, Violin solo, Mezzo Soprano solo, Tenor solo, Baritone solo, Strings
    Commissioned by the Bahá’í World Center
    First Performance: Haifa, May 2001
    NB noter (MS) 31’

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