Mixed Chamber Works with Piano
Beyond Horizons (2023) for Clarinet, Alto Saxophone and Piano
Instrumentation: Clarinet, Atlo Saxophone and Piano
Durata: 11:30
Commissioned by Musikkens Venner Arendal (concert organiser) to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the town of Arendal
Short desciption: A five‑movement work inspired by Arendal’s maritime history, international connections and cultural identity. Although written for the town’s 300th anniversary, the music is conceived as a standalone concert work with themes that reach beyond the local context.
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Quartet (2016) for Violin, Flute, Bassoon and Piano
Instrumentation: Violin, Flute, Bassoon and Piano
Durata: 9:15
Short desciption: A twelve‑tone–inspired quartet with four independent rows, shifting dialogues, and the composer’s characteristic blend of rhythmic drive, dissonance, and quartal/septimal harmonies.
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Intervowen Lines (2012) for Flute, Alto Saxophone and Piano
Instrumentation: Flute, Alto Saxophone and Piano
Durata: 5:00
Short desciption: Interwoven Lines (2012) weaves musical lines into shifting colours — from a dreamlike, suspended opening to a playful and rhythmic second part.
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Impressions of the East (2009) for Alto Flute/Flute, Violin and Piano
Instrumentation: Alto Flute/Flute, Violin and Piano
Durata: 5:00
Commissioned by Agder musikkråd (Agder music coucil) to celebrate their 30th anniversary.
Short desciption: Impressions of the East (2009) evokes memories and images from East Asia — from the calm, ceremonial atmosphere of traditional dance to the joyful celebration of Chinese New Year.
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Sonata for Flute and Piano (2004)
Instrumentation: Flute and Piano
Durata: 11:30
Short desciption: Sonata for Flute and Piano (2004) explores rhythmic drive, dissonant–tonal contrasts and recurring motivic material across three movements, revealing early traces of the composer’s later musical language.
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Vidar Kristensen’s Sonata for Flute and Piano is driven by powerful rhythms, expressive dissonances, and a compelling forward momentum. His piano writing is always well crafted, and the piece is intense in the best possible way.
Erik Haugan Aasland, pianist – Agder Camerata
