Works | kaja-bjorntvedt

ELECTRO ACOUSTIC

Sounds of a Fjord (2018) for piano and electronics. Duration: 5 mins. Commissioned and premiered by Becky Billock, Pittsburgh, USA, 13 October 2018.

Glory Encounter (2012) for tape only. Duration: 40 mins. Premiered as a soundscore for piece by March Performance Group in Hong Kong, April 2012

Tubanitis (2011) for tuba and electronics. Investigates the possibilities and sounds of the tuba. Duration: 8 mins

Premiered by Chris Gilbert in London, South Street Baptist Church, July 2011

A Passage Through (2010) for tape only. Recordings by flautist carla Rees. Duration: 6 mins. Premiered in Shoreditch Church, London, September 2010

Skye Sketch (2010) for tape only. Based on sounds found at the Island of Skye, mixed into a meditative and curious soundscore. Duration: 5min. Premierd in Portree, April 2010

Clock Voicing (2009) for tape only. Playing with rhythms in speech and bending the strict ticking of a clock. Duration: 10min

Breathing Wind (2008) for tape only, soundscore used for contemporary dance. Duration: 5min. Premiered at Siobhan Dance Space, London, May 2008

STAGE WORK & COLLABORATIONS

Macbeth (2018) - collaboration with Box Clever Theatre, London. Touring UK spring 2018.

I was looking for something (2017) - collaboration with choreographer Lise Tiller, commissioned by Oslo Quartet Series. With Brava String Quartet and dancers Charlott Utzig and Julie Mjøen. Premiered at Sentralen, May 2017

Når musikk og dans møtes (2015) - collaboration with choreographer Lise Tiller, commissioned by Oslo Quartet Series. With Parlando String Quartet and dancers from Edvard Munch school of arts. Premiered at Fabrikken, Oslo, December 2015

A Christmas Carol (2015) - collaboration with Box Clever Theatre, London. Touring UK winter 2015 and 2017.

Recording Hedda (2013) - collaboration with director Terje Tveit and Ibsen Stage Company. Performances at New Diorama Theatre, London, September 2013

THIRST (2012) - an event incorporating film, live performance, original music, multiple selves, and delightful liquid concoctions. The origin of this performance piece lies in a quest for quenching the thirsts of mind, body, and soul in the grit of contemporary, urban existence. In collaboration with choreographer Kate March

Lady from the Sea (2012) - collaboration with director Terje Tveit and Ibsen Stage Company. Premiere in London, autumn 2012

Out of Focus (2011) - composed the soundscore for the documentorary 'Out of Focus' by Vardo Films

Silver Space (2010) - a Midnight Orange Production, contemporary dance and music. Premiered at Exeter Phoenix, Devon, November 2010

Moon Miner (2010) - collaboration with artist Karen Tang, an interdisciplinary art performance and installation that presents a nocturnal spectacle of Space. Premered at Dalston Superstore, London, October 2010

Dzengerera - to circle purposfully (2010) - collaboration with choreographer & dancer Sophie Arstall produced by Midnight Orange Productions. This duet is a piece using the simple, yet hypnotic sound of the Zimbabwean instrument Nyunga nyunga.

Premiered in the Big Dance Bubble at Greenwich World Cultural Festival, July 2010

Silver Space Film (2010) - made in collaboration with choreographer & dancer Sophie Arstall, filmed by Annette Remler, artwork by Karen Tang, produced by Midnight Orange Productions

Moon Miner Film (2010) - made in collaboration with choreographer & dancer Sophie Arstall, filmmaker Kamran Qureshi and artist Karen Tang

The Ever After Melody (2010) - mixing innovating storytelling, physical theatre and visuals with a musical score combining contemporary but accessible piano music, tuned percussion, bells, kitchen sounds and other curious instruments. Premiered in November 2010

We wear the same trousers (2010) - soundscore for contemporary dance. Premiered at The Place in February 2010 by Midnight Orange Productions

Music stands (2009) - electroacoustic and solo clarinet. Premeried in Blackheath Halls, June 2009 by Midnight Orange Productions

Wind of Ash (2008) - soundscore for contemporary dancepiece. Premiered in Kunsthaus 77, Berlin, July 2008

Dont look at me (2008) - electroacoustic for contemporary dance; Ushinawareta Onna, choreography by Minami Tamagawa.

Pemiered at The Place, London, February 2008

Robin Hood and Marion (2006) - theatrical suite for choir, solo voice and piano. Premiered at Svelvik Theatre, Norway, May 2006

RECORDINGS & PUBLICATIONS

Notenøtter 1 (2017) - score, composer

Pacesetting Pieces for three (2016) - score, composer

Your world, Alice watts (2008) - CD session pianist

The ABRSM Songbooks (2008) - CD and score, voice

The Official Falklands Requiem (2008) - CD and score, composer

The Lawn (2008) - CD, piano

Piquant Pieces for three (2007) - CD and score, composer

Playful Pieces for three (2005) - CD and score, composer and pianist

CHAMBER MUSIC

ContraSpace (2020) - violin and electronics. Commissioned by Irine Røsnes, to be premiered in the fall 2020.

Prepared Impromptu (2010) - oboe and piano. Premiered by Ben Marshall and Marcus Andrews, Trinity London, June 2010

Duality Connection (2010) - duo for C flute and Alto flute (listen). Premierd in Brighton St George's Church, June 2010

Patterned Thoughts (2010) - solo Mbira

Skye Light (2010) - trio for alto flute, bassoon and cello

Ut (2010) - for alto flute and electronics

A Fable of Venus (2009) - chamber orchestra. Premiered at Trinity College of Music, April 2009

Priori Incantatem (2009) - violin and piano (listen) Premiered at Trinity College of Music, March 2009

Musical Kunsthaus (2009) - solo violin. Premiered at Blackheath Halls, January 2009

System Seks Noter (2008) - solo cello, in 2 movements (listen). Premiered at Trinity College of Music, April 2008

qFp (2008) - for two clarinets in 3 movements. Premierd in The Café Gallery Southwark Park, April 2008

Reminiscence of Springar (2007) - for string quartet in 2 movements. Premiered in Trinity College of Music, October 2007

Musical Intravenous (2007) - bass clarinet and piano

ORCHESTRAL

In motion - a symphonic poem (2017) Premiered at St John's the Evangelist, London, July 2017

Where the Sound Falls (2010)

But the Curtain Never Stood Still (2009) Premiered at Trintiy College of Music, March 2009

Lost Title (2009) Premiered at Trintiy College of Music, June 2009

Found Title (2008)

PIANO

Pacesetting Pieces for three (2016) - book of ten pieces for six-hands piano (New Note Publishing). Premiered in Oslo, August 2016

Ode to Oda (2011) - suite for solo piano in four movements

Puckish Piano (2009) - for prepared piano. Premiered in Blackheath Halls, London, June 2009

Three Short Interludes for Piano (2009)

Premiered in St Alfege Church London, April 2009

Piquant Pieces for three (2007) - book of ten pieces for six-hands piano (Musikk-Husets Forlag). Premiered in Oslo, Norway, June 2007

Playful Pieces for three (2005) - book of ten pieces for six-hands piano (Musikk-Husets Forlag). Premiered in Oslo, May 2005

VOCAL

Sunstone (2007) - choir SATB. Premiered at Blackheath Halls, London, November 2007

Fijar en Piedra (2008) - two male voices a cappella; tenor and bariton (see video). Made in collaboration with choreographer Tony Thatcher to accompany art exhibition at Dilston Grove. Premiered in The Café Gallery Southwark Park, April 2008.

See recording of performance in the media section

Guapa Oapa (2008) - soprano (extended techniques) and piano

BRASS

OM quiet meditation (2008) - brass dectet, part of a Falklands Requiem (listen). Premiered in The Painted Chapel, London, December 2008

Reminiscence (2009) - trombone and voice. Premiered in Blackheath Halls, London, June 2009

ACADEMIC

CONFERENCE PAPERS:

October 2017 - Aveiro, Portugal

Lecture-recital at the international conference 'Musichildren; Perspectives from Children, Composers, Performers and Educators': Six-hands piano pieces: Creating a social learning opportunity for piano students

October 2015, Hong Kong Institute of Education. Lecture-recital: Artistic Collaborations: Composition in play with other art forms

PUBLICATIONS:

Article on social learning at the piano in "Proceedings of the 1st International Conference Music for and by Children"