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3 Icelandic Folksongs / 3 íslensk þjóðlög, for children’s choir and orchestra  (2013)

for brass and percussion / fyrir málmblásara og slagverk

Suddenly Summer is Over / Skjótt hefur sól brugðið sumri f. flute, 4 guitars (SATB), marimba and cello (2012)

Written for students of Alftanes Musicschool commemorating the 25th anniversary of the school

Iceland, fortunate isle / Ísland farsælda frón, for solo piano (2012)

Short meditation on this famous icelandic folksong (3’40”)

Millenium songs / Þúsaldarljóð (2012)

for piano, small hands

School song for Alftanes Elementary School / Skólasöngur Álftanesskóla (2010)

Text: Sveinbjörn I. Baldvinsson (1957)

Meditation on an Icelandic folksong / Hugleiðing um íslenskt þjóðlag, for solo piano (2009)

Written as an obligatory piece for the competition held by the Icelandic branch of EPTA in 2009 (Europian piano teachers association) (4’20”)

The Girl inthe Tower / Stúlkan í turninum,  fairytale for narrator and orchestra (2007)

Narr/2(pic)2(ca)2(ebcl:bcl)2(cbn)/4331/timp 2perc hrp/str (28′)

Story by Jónas Hallgrímsson (1807 – 1845)

Commisioned by the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Jonas Hallgrimsson

Sprint / Sprettur, for small orchestra  (2006 / 2010)

2222/2200/timp/str (min. 6.5.4.3.2.) (7′)

For the Young Peoples Symphony Orchestra (Ungfónían)

The Key / Lykillin, for narrator and sinfonietta (2002)

narr/1111/1110/perc pno / str5t (20′)

Story by Sveinbjörn I Baldvinsson (1957)

Commisioned by the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra

Alftanesrhyme / Álftanesvísa, improvisational work with electronics and acoustic instruments (2002)

in colloboration with children from Alftanes Music school (9’30”)

Suite from Minotaurus / Mínótársvítan,  for orchestra (1993 / 2001)

2(pic)222/2221/timp perc pno/str  (18′)

Music from the ballet Minotaurus, written for the orchestra of Reykjavik College of Music

Milleniumsongs / Þúsaldarljóð, song cycle, (2000)

To the poems of Sveinbjörn I. Baldvinsson (1957)

Songs written for the project “2000 children in the year 2000″.  First performance was at Arnarhóll, Reykjavík with around 2000 fiveyear old children.

Earth / Jörð

Water / Vatn

Air / Loft

Fire / Eldur

Psalm 100 / Sálmur 100, for  SSA and organ (1999)

Text from the Bible

for piano, small hands

Joy of Spring / Vorgleði,

1. ST duet and piano

2. mixed choir SATB

Cristmas Eve / Jólakvöld

1. SS duet and piano

2. girls choir SSAA

3. mixed choir SATB and organ

Raven / Krummi

1 Mixed choir, SATB

2 women’s choir, SSAA

3 men’s choir, TTBB and piano

Where the sacred mountains rise / Þar sem háfjöllin heilög rísa

for mixed choir SATB

The Lovely Spouse / Ektamakinn elskulegi

for women’s choir SSAA

The Christmas / Jólin

for vocal quartet SATB and salon orchestra (pno, acc, vln, vcl, db)

Heimskringla, songcycle

for voice and salon orchestra (pno, acc, vln, vcl, db,)

Music composed in collaboration with Einar Sv. Tryggvason

Set in 1971, the series follows Johanna, a professor of Nordic Studies, accused of murder. To prove her innocence, she has to solve a riddle in a medieval manuscript about Norse kings, the Flatey Enigma. On top of that, Johanna has to face her deepest fear: the man she ran away from ten years ago. International distribution: Sky Vision.

Johanna: The Last Battle /Jóhanna: Síðasta Orrustan TV documentary (2014)

In her final days as Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir tries to get the parliament to pass a new constitution for Iceland

Woman at 1000° / Konan við 1000° Stageplay at National Theatre of Iceland (2014)

Missing / Mannshvörf, TV documentary (2012)

The Lost ship / Goðafoss, TV documentary (2009)

In the Realm of the Gyr Falcon / Í ríki fálkans, TV documentary (2009)

Alftanesrhyme / Álftanesvísa, improvisational work with electronics and acoustic instruments (2002)

in colloboration with children from Alftanes Music school (9’30”)

Sonatina  for computer (2001)

Sleepswitches / Svefnrofar for computer (2000)

Antigone / Antígóna, (2000)

Music to the tragedy by Sophocles, in staging by the Icelandic National Theatre

cel,perc,org

HKL, TV Documentary (1998)

Documentary on the life of the author Halldór Kiljan Laxness (1901 – 1998)

The Sacred Eagle / Hinn helgi örn, TV Documentary (1996)

Text: Snorri Hjartarson (1906 – 1986)

Now you have been led, my gentle one / Nú ertu leidd, mín ljúfa (SATB) 2017

Text: Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614 – 1674)

With Joyful Voice / Með gleðiraust og helgum hljóm for SSAA (2014)

Icelandic folksong

Be Silent, Bickering and Discord / Þagnið dægurþras og rígur, for TTBB (2011)

Text: Hannes Hafstein (1861 – 1922)

Christmas Night / Jólanótt, for SATB (2007)

Text: Halldóra Kristinsdóttir (1930 – 2013)

Your Steps / Sporin þín, for SSA and piano (2007)

Text: Davíð Stefánsson (1895 – 1964)

Nightrain / Næturregn, for  SSA and piano (2007)

Text: Davíð Stefánsson (1895 – 1964)

Evening Prayers / Kvöldvers, for SATB (2006)

Text: Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614 – 1674)

Joy of Spring / Vorgleði, for SSAA (2005)

Text: Tómas Guðmundsson (1901 – 1983)

Vesper, for SSAA and organ interludes (2004)

Text from the Bible (30′)

1. Introitus

2. Beatus vir

2a. Meditatio super psalmus (for organ solo)

3. Hymnus – Lucis Creator Optime

3a. Meditatio super Hymnus (for organ solo)

4. Magnificat

4a. Meditatio super Magnificat (for organ solo)

5. Postludium

From Zecharias’ praise and prediction f. large choir SATB (2002)

Text from the Bible

Lovespell / Mangaldur, for TTBB (2001)

Text: Bjarni Gissurarson (1621 – 1712)

Psalm 100 / Sálmur 100, for  SSA and organ (1999)

Text from the Bible

Missa comitis generosi, for SATB with instrumental interludes (1999)

Text from the Bible (60′)

1. Introitus (for solo percussion)

2. Kyrie

3. Gloria

4. Offertorium (for solo trombone)

5. Sanctus

6. Agnus Dei

7. Ite Missa est (for percussion and trombone)

Cristmas Eve / Jólakvöld, for children’s choir S, mixed coir SATB and organ  (1997)

Text: Davíð Stefánsson (1895 – 1964)

Commisioned by the State Radio as Christmas song 1997

The Loving Spouse / Ektamakinn elskulegi, for SATB (1992)

Text: Björn Halldórsson (1724 – 1794)

Psalm 131 / Sálmur 131, for SATB (1990)

Text from the Bible

To the poems of Hannes Pétursson (1931)

I. Soon the Days Will Come / Bráðum koma dagarnir

II. The Past I Keep / Sú þátíð sem ég geymi

III. The Arrogance / Mannhrokinn

IV. It’s Been a Long Time Since We Started / Langt er síðan lagt var af stað

V. Springnight. Silence. And Now sleep / Vornótt. Kyrrð. Og nú sofa

VI. Again She Glows / Aftur glóir hún

VII. I walk Fearless / Ég held geiglaus

VIII. The Last Words of Thanks I Write / Hinztu þakkarorð sem ég skrifa

School song for Alftanes Elementary School / Skólasöngur Álftanesskóla (2010)

Text: Sveinbjörn I. Baldvinsson (1957)

Author of Mountains / Höfundur húmblárra fjalla, hymn (2009)

Text: Sveinbjörn I. Baldvinsson (1957)

Direction – Industry / Átt – Atvinnuvegur, Micropera (2008)

Text from one page of the dictionary written by Hallgrímur Scheving (1781 – 1861). The word Micropera is made out of micro and opera

Heimskringla, song cycle (1995 – 2005)

To the poems of Þórarinn Eldjarn (1949)

Thimble / Fingurbjörg

Where are you / Hvar ertu?

Bad and Good / Vont og gott

Véný the Genius / Véný séní

Prophecy of  Vala / Völuspá

Gryla and Leppaludi / Grýla og Leppalúði

Öfugumeginframúrstefna

Chairs / Stólar

Heimskringla / Heimskringla

Hush, hush / Korr í ró

Kate is the best / Kata er best

Christmas / Jól, (2005)

Text: Þórarinn Eldjárn (1949)

School song of  The College by the Straits /  Í menntaskóla við Sund, (2004)

Text: Anna Hinriksdóttir (1964)

You Alone / Þú ein, (2002)

Text: Hannes Pétursson (1931)

Milleniumsongs / Þúsaldarljóð, song cycle, (2000)

To the poems of Sveinbjörn I. Baldvinsson (1957)

Songs written for the project “2000 children in the year 2000″.  First performance was at Arnarhóll, Reykjavík with around 2000 fiveyear old children.

Earth / Jörð

Water / Vatn

Air / Loft

Fire / Eldur

The Loving Spouse / Ektamakinn elskulegi, Arr. (1998)

Text: Björn Halldórsson (1724 – 1794)

She will never fly again / Aldrei flýgur hún aftur, (1998)

Text: Þórbergur Þórðarson (1888 – 1974)

Hours / Dægur, (1997)

Text: Sveinbjörn I. Baldvinsson (1957)

Old Photograph / Gömul ljósmynd, (1996)

Text: Sveinbjörn I. Baldvinsson (1957)

Raven / Krummi, (1995)

Text: Davíð Stefánsson (1895 – 1964)

In Japanese Thoughts /  Í japönskum þönkum, (1995)

Text: Vilborg Dagbjartsdóttir (1930)

Wonder / Undur, (1995)

Text: Vilborg Dagbjartsdóttir (1930)

Where the sacred mountains rise / Þar sem háfjöllin heilög rísa, (1994)

Text: Halldór K. Laxness (1902 – 1998)

Rhymesong / Rímnalag, Arr. (1993)

Text: Folksong

Birthdaysong / Afmæliskvæði (1993)

Text: Sveinbjörn I Baldvinsson (1957)

Written for the DaNoIs trio

Suddenly Summer is Over / Skjótt hefur sól brugðið sumri f. flute, 4 guitars (SATB), marimba and cello (2012)

Written for students of Alftanes Musicschool commemorating the 25th anniversary of the school

Fantasy-piece for Horn and Piano / Fantasiestück für Horn und Klavier  (2008) 

Written for the Icelandic horn player Emil Friðfinnson (10′)

Sonata for Violin and Guitar / Sónata fyrir fiðlu og gítar (2006)

Written for violinist Laufey Sigurðardóttir and guitarist Páll Eyjólfsson (12′)

1 Molto agitato

2 Elegia, mesto rubato

Fanfare for a blue mountain f. brass quintet (2006)

Written for the Toronto fanfare project in 2006, premiered by Stocholm Chamber Brass (3’30”)

Steam / Stím, for 10 doublereeds (2003)

2 ob, obda, 2ca, 3 bn, 2cbn (10′)

Written for the “Day of the Double Reeds” in Reykjavík May 2003

3 Icelandic Pictures / 3 íslenskar myndir, for wind quintet (2000)

Written for the Reykjavik Wind Quintet (13’30”)

1. Fall

2. Funeral

3. Dance

Incantation / Seiður, for clarinet in A and piano (2000)

Written for Sveinhildur Torfadóttir for her final concert from Reykjavik College of Music (9′)

De Profundis / Úr djúpinu, for chamber ensemble, (1995)

pno, hrp, bn, cbn, tbn, tb, vc, cb, (13′)

Through the Forrest / Gegnum skóginn,  for clarinet and piano (1992)

Arrangement of the same pice for baritone, clarinet and piano (12′)

Trio f. þrjú klarinett, (1990 – 92)

Written for the “Chalumeau Trio” (16′)

1. Allegro

2. Largo, Allegro

3. Adagio

4. Allegro giocoso

In the piece there the following clarinets are used: 2 Clarinets in Eb, Clarinet in D, Clarinet in C, Clarinet in Bb, Clarinet in A, Bassethorn in F, Bass clarinet

„…Drive“ for 4 percussionists (1990)

(9′)

Lifecalendar II / Lífdagatal II, for bass clarinet and percussion (1988)

Second version of Lifecalendar for large clarinet and narrator

On the occasion / Í tilefni dagsins,  (1988)

for solo trombone with brass quintet

Lifecalendar / Lífdagatal, for large clarinet and narrator (1987)

Music to the poems of Sveinbjörn I Baldvinsson

SSA chorus/2222/4221/timp. 2perc. hrp./str. (7′)

3 folksongs arrangements for the Maximus Musicus project, premiered in April 2014

Resistance, for tuba and large orchestra (2012)

Tba/2+pic 2+ca 32(cbn)/432+btbn/timp 3perc hrp pno/str (20′)

Written for the tuba player Tim Buzbee

String tunes the finger / Streng stillir fingur, for school orchestra (2010)

2(pic)232/4331/timp perc pno/str (9′)

Written for the orchestra of Reykjavik College of Music to commemorate the school’s 80th anniversary. Based on the icelandic folksong “My mouth sings”

World Light – Icelandic Requiem / Heimsljós – íslensk sálumessa, for soloists, choir and small orchestra (2010)

solo S T/ SATB chorus/1(pic afl)1(ca)1(bcl)1(cbn)/221+atbn+btbn/2perc pno/str(min.5.4.3.2.1) / (50′)

Text from World Light by Halldor Kiljan Laxness (1902-1998)

Written to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Filharmonia Choir.

1. Where the glacier meets the sky / Þar sem jökulinn ber við loft

2. The sonic rvelation of the deity / Kraftbirtingarhljómur guðdómsins

3. God punishes all those who shirk / Guð refsar öllum sem svíkjast um

4. Your wait is nearly at an end / Bið þín er bráðum á enda

5. I bid him welcome / Ég býð hann velkominn

6 Think of me when you are in glorious sunshine / Hugsaðu um mig þegar þú ert í miklu sólskini

The Girl inthe Tower / Stúlkan í turninum,  fairytale for narrator and orchestra (2007)

Narr/2(pic)2(ca)2(ebcl:bcl)2(cbn)/4331/timp 2perc hrp/str (28′)

Story by Jónas Hallgrímsson (1807 – 1845)

Commisioned by the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Jonas Hallgrimsson

Sprint / Sprettur, for small orchestra  (2006 / 2010)

2222/2200/timp/str (min. 6.5.4.3.2.) (7′)

For the Young Peoples Symphony Orchestra (Ungfónían)

Monologues – Dialogues for bass clarinet and sinfonietta (2004)

1(afl)1(ca)1/1110/perc pno(cel)/str5t (30′)

1. Tutti – Monologue

2. Dialogue with three

3. Dialogue with five

4. Dialogue with three

5. Tutti – Monologue

6. Dialogue with eight

7. Diaglogue with thirteen

Written for Rúnar Óskarsson and the Reykjavik Chamber Orchestra

The Key / Lykillin, for narrator and sinfonietta (2002)

narr/1111/1110/perc pno / str5t (20′)

Story by Sveinbjörn I Baldvinsson (1957)

Commisioned by the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra

Suite from Minotaurus / Mínótársvítan,  for orchestra (1993 / 2001)

2(pic)222/2221/timp perc pno/str  (18′)

Music from the ballet Minotaurus, written for the orchestra of Reykjavik College of Music

Minotaurus, ballet for sinfonietta (1992 – 93)

1111/1110/perc pno/str5t (30′)

Written for the Hafnarfjörður Art Festival

Meditative piece, inspired by a well deserved rest after a long hike in warm weather in the hills of Toscana.  Score video

Incipit, for solo clarinet  (2012)

Short piece, thought as a prelude to the clarinet sonata Op. 120 No. 1 in f minor by Johannes Brahms.  The tone material comes from the choral “Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden” as some of the sonata’s tone material is based on this same choral. (2′)

Iceland, fortunate isle / Ísland farsælda frón, for solo piano (2012)

Short meditation on this famous icelandic folksong (3’40”)

Valur F.C. 100 years – salute / Valur 100 ára – hylling,  for solo trumpet (2011)

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Valur football club (1′)

Braid / Flétta for  solo clarinet  (2011)

1. Dream / Draumur (3′)

2. Meditation / Hugleiðing (3′)

3. Play / Leikur (3′)

Meditation on an Icelandic folksong / Hugleiðing um íslenskt þjóðlag, for solo piano (2009)

Written as an obligatory piece for the competition held by the Icelandic branch of EPTA in 2009 (Europian piano teachers association) (4’20”)

4 Characters / 4 Manngerðir, for solo violin (2006)

Inspired by the writings of Theophrastus (371-287 BC) (9′)

1. Flattery / Smjaður

2. Rusticity / Sveitamennska

3. Haughtiness / Hroki

4. Cowardness / Heigulsháttur

Three Meditations / Þrjár hugleiðingar,  for organ* (2004)

*part of Vesper

 1. Meditatio super psalmus (3’40”)

2. Meditatio super hymnus (2’20”)

3. Meditatio super magnificat (6’40”)

 Toccata jubiloso for organ (2003)

For the opening of Reykjavik Cathedral Music Days in 2003 (5’40”)

From Glass / Af gleri , for solo bass clarinet (2003)

Written for clarinettist Rúnar Óskarsson, (11’20”)

Introitus for solo percussion* (1999)

*part of Missa comitis gloriosi (1999)

Crotales, Vibraphone, Gong in D, Tamtam, Tibetian singing bowl in D (11′)

Offertorium for solo trombone* (1999)

Revised in 2013  (11’30”)

*part of Missa comitis gloriosi (1999)

Adagio, for solo violin (1996)

Written for violinist Rut Ingólfsdóttir  (6’45”)

2 Etydes / 2 Etýður,  for solo piano (1994)

1. June / Júní

2. October / Október

Cadenza nr. 1 / Kadensa nr. 1 for solo trumpet (1986)

Written for the composer’s wedding, dedicating it to his wife.

for brass and percussion / fyrir málmblásara og slagverk

0000/3331/timp. perc.  (2’30”) (for young players)

Opening fanfare for Nótan, the Note – festival of Icelandic Musicschools

Concerto for Clarinet and Band / Konsert fyrir klarinettu og blásarasveit (2002)

orch: 2+pic 2 3+ebcl. [+acl.] +bcl. +cbcl 2 1 1 2+cbsn/4 3 2+btbn. bar. 1 / timp. 2perc./stbs. (28′)

1. Largo misterioso – allegro moderato – poco andante

2. Adagio molto – solo cadenza

3 Allegro molto

On the occasion / Í tilefni dagsins  (2000)

for symphonic brass  / fyrir sinfóníska málmblásara

0000/432+btbn 1/ (4’20”)

2 Elements / 2 Hugtök (2000)

for wind band / fyrir blásarasveit

2+pic 1 3+ebcl.bcl. 2 1 1 2/43+btbn bar. 1 /timp. 4perc (13′)

1. M

2. T

Intrada and Postludium / Intrada og Postludium  (2000)

for winds, percussion and large choir / fyrir blásara, slagverk og stóran kór

SATB chorus/3(pic)22+bcl.2+cbsn./4331/timp. 2perc.  (20′)

Intrada (15′)

Postludium (5′)

To commemorate 1000 years of christianity in Iceland

Parallel March / March Paralelle 

for wind band / fyrir blásarasveit

1+pic [ob] 3 [ebcl. acl. bcl.] 1 [asx2]1 [barsx] [bsn] / 3 [hrn4] 3 3 euph. 1 / 3perc.  [glock]

Cold Shower / Köld sturta  (1999)

for wind band / fyrir blásarasveit

2+pic. 2 4+ebcl. +bcl. 2 2 1 2+cbsn. / 4 3 3 bar. 1 / 3perc(timp.) / strb. (6’30)

Sonata a 14  (1995 – 96)

for brass / fyrir málmblásara

0000/4442/  (13′)

Closure / Lokaverk (1987)

for brass and percussion / fyrir málmblásara og slagverk.

Graduating piece from Reykjavík College of Music in 1987

to the poems of Vilborg Dagbjartsdóttir (in icelandic)

for high voice, viola and marimba

4 songs of silence / 4 smálög um þögnina (2005)

to the poems of Carles Duarte i Montserrat in icelandic translation by Guðrún Tulinius (in icelandic)

for high voice, clarinet and piano (8′)

Alone in God Your Faith is Sound / Alleina til Guðs set trausta trú (2003) 

to poem by Ólafur Jónsson (1560 – 1627) (in icelandic)

for four voices SATB, alto trombone and organ (6′)

God’s Children May Call This Season Blessed / Blessaðan tíma börn Guðs mega að kalla (2003)

to poem by Ólafur Jónsson (1560 – 1627) (in icelandic)

for four voices SATB and alto trombone (6′)

I Have Lost a Lady So Fair / Misst hef ég mengrund svo þýða (2003)

to a poem by Ólafur Jónsson ( 1560 – 1627) (in icelandic)

for tenor, alto trombone and organ (6′)

Gift (1990)

from Song of Songs 8.6-7 (in english)

for soprano, violin and organ (5′)

Through the Forrest / Gegnum skóginn (1990)

to a poem by Sveinbjörn I. Baldvinsson (in icelandic)

for baritone, clarinet and piano (12′)