Composing work

I have been studying classical composition at Griegakademiet since 2008, and write music for various ensembles. At the moment I am working primarily with mathematics as a generator for rhythm (see my Rhythmic Circles project, for instance), symmetrical scales and their harmonic derivations, and the use of controlled improvisation in a through-composed context.

I compose jazz as well, from "jazz standard" type tunes with functional harmony to various types of experimental pieces.

I also write about music theory. Have a look if you like that sort of thing.

• Eratosthenes - for string orchestra (5 vn, 3 vl, 3 vc, 3 db)


• The Wrong Door - Piece written for FMKV (professional wind band based in Bergen)


• Polyrhythmic grooves for 4 percussionists

• Second symphonietta - for 15 musicians (5 min). Premiere in Bergen, Nov 13


• The Big Bang for seven to fourteen musicians (exerpt from a piece that would last about 25 billion years)


• Pieces for prepared piano


• 4 cycles with geometric echo for saxophone quartet and percussion (5 min)


• String quintet for two violins, two violas, cello


• Piece 1 for Gamelan orchestra commissioned by Det Norske Gamelanorkesteret, premiere at Black Box Theatre, Oslo, 17.03.10


• Polytonal piano pieces based on jazz standards


• Mrs. G - Piece written for FMKV (professional wind band based in Bergen)


• Piece for solo marimba

• Symphonietta 1 for 13 musicians (5 min) - first performed at Avgarde, Bergen, November 09, by the Griegakademiet symphonietta


• 2 cycles (in 21/16) for vibraphones, tubular bells and triangle (premiere by the Grieg Academy percussion department, 07.03.10, at Borealis Festival, Bergen)


• Works composed to accompany poetry reading (inc. solo flute)