preSage (2013) 12′

for orchestra

2.3.3.1 – 4.3.3.1 – Timp – 4Perc – Harp – Pf/Cel – Strings

Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra with support from Arts Council Norway.

First performed August 28, 2013 in Oslo Konserthus, by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko.

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preSage was commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic, to be performed at a concert also containing Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. I have therefore decided to establish a vague, but hopefully perceivable link to Stravinsky, although the outright references are few and far between. From the short interlude The Sage, I have derived a simple two-note rhythm and a string harmonic chord. These two elements make the basis for the rhythmic and harmonic structures throughout the piece.