Works – Bjørn Morten Christophersen

LARGE ENSEMBLE WORKS

Krigsseilerrekviem / Requiem for Sailors at War (2020)
Libretto based on diaries, letters and memoirs by Norwegian World War II sailors, psalms, shanties and the catholic requiem mass in Latin and Norwegian | Scoring: 4 soloists, choir and wind band | Durata: ca 85 min | Commissioned by Royal Norwegian Navy Band with support from Arts Council Norway and The Norwegian Composers Fund |Premiere: To be announced later due to the Corona pandemic.

Rollos stemme / Vox Rollonis (2020)
Oratorio on wandering and refuge based on texts by Dudo from Saint Quientin, Jean-Antonie Bïaf, Victor Hugo, Hjalmar Synes, Tor Jonsson and Knut Buen | Scoring: 4 soloists, choir and orchestra | Durata: ca 60 min | Commissioned by Ålesund symfoniorkester with support from Fond for lyd og bilde, Stilftelsen Kjell Holm and Sparebanken Møre |Premiere: 29.03.2020 in Ålesund Church. Cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. New premiere 14.03.2021

Concerto for Violin and Strings (2017)
Scoring: Solo Violin and string orchestra. | Durata: ca 32 min | Commissioned by Ålesund Chamber Music Festival and Ai-Ling Chiu with support from The Norwegian Composer’s Fund | Premiere 18.06.2017 Ålesund Church

Kortmesse langt borte frå / Short Mass, Long Distance (2016)
Scoring: Soli SATB, choir SATB, 2 trp, timp, org, str. | Lyrics based on Paal Helge Haugen «Missa Brevis» and Danish Catholic Song Masses | Durata: 25 min | Commissioned by Ensemble 96 with support from Arts Council Norway | Premiere 30.10.2016 Fagerborg Church, Oslo

The Lapse of Time (2013)
Scoring: Soprano, baryton, mixed choir, orchestra, organ, electronics | Libretto based on Charles Darwin: On the Origin of Species, adapted by B.M.Christophersen | Durata: 60 min | Commissioned by Ensemble Dali with support from Arts Council Norway | Premiere 02. and 03.11.2013 Kristiansund and Ålesund

Sentimental Pebbles (2003/2012) Version for Brass Band
Scoring: Solo flugelhorn and brass band | Durata: 5 min | Commissioned by Sørum Musikklag | Premiered 13.10.2012 Bingfosshallen, Sørum

Symfoniskisse (Johan Svendsen) (2011)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 7 min | Commissioned by Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra | Premiered 09.02.2011 Haugesund and 10.02.2011 Grieghallen, Bergen

Recitatives (2010)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 14 min | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra | Premiered 30.09.2010 Kristiansand domkirke and 04.10.2010 Mercatorhalle, Duisburg, Tyskland

M (2007)
Scoring: Sinfonietta

CHORAL WORKS (a cappella)

See large ensemble works above for works for choir and orchestra.

Vårklokken vår (2015)
Scoring: SAB | Text André Bjerke and Sigbjørn Obstfelder | Durata: 4 min | Commissioned by Barbro Berg

Gjenfødelsen (2006) [ Listen | Preview Score | Buy Score ]
Scoring: SSAATTBB choir, viola solo | Text by Edvard Munch | Durata: 8 min | Commissioned by Schola Cantorum with support from Arts Council Norway | Premiered 21.11.2006, Oslo University Aula, soloist: Are Sandbakken | Recorded by Schola Cantorum and Are Sandbakken on «Audiens» 2009 (2L)

Dag (2005)
Scoring: Speaking voice and SATB choir | Durata: 7 min | Commissioned by Ann-Renate Aas | Premiered 07.04.2005, Kulturkirken Jakob, Oslo. Soloist: Sven Nordin

SMALL ENSEMBLE WORKS

Eventyrskogen /Fairytale Forest (2020)
Scoring: Fl, cl, hn, perc, str | Durata: 20 min | Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra |A concert for children, story written and told by Beate Brox. First performance 10.05.2020: Watch here

Living Fossils (2018)
Scoring: Vln, vcl, pno | Durata: 15 min | Supported by Arts Council Norway |Premiered by Ai-Ling Chiu (vln), Audun Sandvik (vcl), Tor Øyvind Hummelsund (pno) on Ålesund Chamber Music Festival 10.02.2019 in Ålesund Church | Published by Norsk musikforlag

Woven Brass Quintet (2017)
Scoring: Brass quintet | Durata: 13 min | Written for members of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra | Recorded on 2L |Published by Norsk musikforlag

Five Very Short Pieces (2017)
Scoring: Brass Quintet | Durata: 5 min | Written for Oslo Philharmonic Brass | Recorded on 2L |Published by Norsk musikforlag

Sentimental Pebbles: Version for Brass Quintet (2017)
Scoring: Brass quintet | Durata: 4 min | Written for Oslo Philharmonic Brass | Recorded on 2L |Published by Norsk musikforlag

Chaconne (2016)
Scoring: Trumpet solo | Durata: 7 min | Written for Jonas Haltia | Recorded on 2L |Published by Norsk musikforlag

OhrwurmerFantasie (Bagatelle 5) (2016)
Scoring: Trp, hn, tbn | Durata: 5 min | Written for Oslo Philharmonic Brass| Recorded on 2L | Published by Norsk musikforlag

Helliget vorde dit navn (2017)
Lyrics: Petter | Based on a folk tune from Borge in Lofoten, Norway | Dass Scoring: Soprano and Euphonium | Durata: 8 min | Commissioned by Berit Norbakken Solset and Geir Davidsen

Fanfarefull kantilene (2016)
Scoring: Soprano and Euphonium| Durata: 5 min | Commissioned by Berit Norbakken Solset and Geir Davidsen

Used to be there (2016)
Scoring: Horn solo | Durata: 3 min

Xenophobian Melomania: Revisiting the Familiar (2016)
Scoring: Flute/bass flute, clarinet/bass clarinet, trombone, violin, double bass, piano | Durata: 10 min | Commissioned by mise-en music festival, New York

Kokkglujntn (2009)
Scoring: voice, clarinet, double bass | Durata: 7 min | Commissioned by Barbro Berg | Premiered 02.06.2009, Norwegian Acadamy of Music

Havet var forbi (2005)
Scoring: soprano, flute, flugelhorn, piano | Durata: 9 min | Commissioned by students from the Institute of Musicology, University of Oslo | Premiered 22.11.2005 (internally) and 17.03.2006 (public), University of Oslo

Seven Bagatelles (2005) (Revised 2016: Five Bagatelles)
Scoring: trumpet, horn, trombone | Durata: 18 min | Commissioned by Jonas Haltia | Premiered 12.11.2005 The National Theatre, Oslo

Metamorphoses (2004)
Scoring: organ | Durata: 13 min | Commissioned by Håkon Sørlie | Planned perfomance in Germany 2006

Sentimental Pebbles (2003) [ Listen | Preview Score | Buy Score ]
Scoring: organ, trumpet | Durata: 11 min | Commissioned by Jonas Haltia and Inger Lise Ulsrud | Performances: 19.06.2003, Karlstad Domkyrka, Sweden (premiere); 21.06.2006, Oslo Domkirke, Norway; 04.03.2006, christening of Prince Sverre Magnus, the Norwegian Palace | Recorded by Haltlia/Ulsrud on «Pebbles» 2006 (Simax) | Recorded on 2L Brass Quintet arrangement |Published by Norsk musikforlag

Sonata for flute (2002) [ Preview Score | Buy Score ]
Scoring: flute solo | Durata: 8 min | Commissioned by Ingeborg Lunde Vestad | Premiered 10.04.2003, Barrat Due, Oslo

Satz and Scherzo (2002) [ Preview Score | Buy Score ]
Scoring: flute quartet | Durata: 6 min | Commissioned by Oslo Vind | Premiered 07.03.2002, Oslo University Aula

2 songs with guitar (2002)
Scoring: voice and guitar | Durata: 7 min

Klarinetter forén eder (2002)
Scoring: clarinet duo | Commissioned by TenSing Norway, Rønningen folkehøgskole

Sommardag (2002)
Scoring: voice and piano | Commissioned by Astrid Skarpengland

MUSIC FOR STAGE AND FILM

Haugtussa – ei vandring i Veslemøys rike (2008/2011)
Scoring: voices, choir, french horn, string quartet, electronic | Durata: 80 mins | Out-door stage play in 3 acts | Directed by Hallgjerd Byrkjeland | Performed 14-17 August, Knudaheio, Jæren, Norway

Hovedscenen (2005)
Scoring: electronic | Durata: 12 seconds | Incidental music for TV | Commissioned by NRK Kulturavdelingen

Store Norske (2004)
Scoring: electronic | Durata: 5 min | Incidental music for TV | Commissioned by NRK Hordaland

Brødrene Dal og mysteriet om Karl XIIs gamasjer (2004)
Scoring: Orchestra, band, electronic | Durata: 2:25 hours | TV-Drama: 10 episodes of 30 mins each | Commissioned by NRK Barne og ungdomsavdelingen | Directed by Torunn Calmeyer Ringen | Broadcasted Jan-Mar 2005

15 documentaries and commersials

ARRANGEMENTS

Julepresangen (2019)
Scoring: Vocal and Orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composers: Alf Prøysen | Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Logg på livet (2019)
Scoring: Vocals and Orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composers: Melinda Løver/Ragnhild Hjertaas Lia | Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Ung.kom ; 5 compositions for orchestra (2019)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 25:00 minutes | Composers: Students from Music High Schools around Oslo | Commissioned by Norsk komponistforening/Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Kom, mai, du skjønne, milde (2018)
Scoring: Vocals and Orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composers: W.A.Mozart | Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Ung.kom ; 5 compositions for orchestra (2018)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 25:00 minutes | Composers: Students from Music High Schools around Oslo | Commissioned by Norsk komponistforening/Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Laugh in the Face of Darkness (2017)
Scoring: Rock Band and Orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composers: Fredrik Saroea. | Commissioned by Datarock and Stavanger Symphony Orchestra

Everything (2017)
Scoring: Rock Band and Orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composers: Fredrik Saroea. | Commissioned by Datarock and Stavanger Symphony Orchestra

Musevisa (2017)
Scoring: Childrens choir and Orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composers: Alf Prøysen/Trad. | Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Så seile vi på Mjøsa (2017)
Scoring: Vocal and Orchestra | Durata: 3:30 minutes | Composers: Alf Prøysen/Ulf Peder Orlog | Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Ung.kom ; 5 compositions for orchestra (2017)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 25:00 minutes | Composers: Students from Music High Schools around Oslo | Commissioned by Norsk komponistforening/Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Ung.kom ; 5 compositions for orchestra (2016)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 25:00 minutes | Composers: Students from Music High Schools around Oslo | Commissioned by Norsk komponistforening/Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Ung.kom ; 5 compositions for orchestra (2015)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 25:00 minutes | Composers: Students from Music High Schools around Oslo | Commissioned by Norsk komponistforening/Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Et Håb (2014)
Scoring: Soprano and Orchestra | Durata: 2 minutes | Composers: Edvard Grieg/John Paulsen | Commissioned by Wermland Opera

Svanen (2014)
Scoring: Soprano and Orchestra | Durata: 3:30 minutes | Composer: Elfrida Andrée | Commissioned by Wermland Opera

Spelldåsen (2014)
Scoring: Vocal and Orchestra | Durata: 3:30 minutes | Composers: Alf Prøysen/Christian Hartmann | Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Tango for to (2014)
Scoring: Vocal and Orchestra | Durata: 4:30 minutes | Composers: Alf Prøysen/Bjarne Amdahl | Commissioned by Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Datarock og gigakoret : 15 songs (2014)
Scoring: Band and choir | Durata: 60:00 minutes | Composer: Fredrik Saroea| Commissioned by Bergen International Festival

Norwegian Artist’s Carnival (2014)
Scoring:: Wind Ensemble| Durata: 7:00 minutes | Composers: Johan S. Svendsen | Commissioned by the Norwegian Wind Ensemble

Ung.kom ; 6 compositions for orchestra (2014)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 35:00 minutes | Composers: Students from Music High Schools around Oslo | Commissioned by Norsk komponistforening/Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Datarock The Musical : Ouverture and 20 of Datarock’s new and old songs (2013)
Scoring: Datarock and Orchestra | Durata: 60:00 minutes | Composer: Fredrik Saroea Datarock | Commissioned by Numusic Festival, Stavanger

Ung.kom ; 6 compositions for orchestra (2013)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 35:00 minutes | Composers: Students from Music High Schools around Oslo | Commissioned by Norsk komponistforening/Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Bræen – The Glacior (Icelandic melody) (2013)
Scoring:: String Orchestra| Durata: 3:00 minutes | Composers: Johan S. Svendsen |

Ung.kom ; 6 compositions for orchestra (2012)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 35:00 minutes | Composers: Students from Music High Schools around Oslo | Commissioned by Norsk komponistforening/Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra

Fantorangens godnattsang (2011)
Scoring: Vocals and orchestra | Durata: 1:30 minutes | Composer: John Vinge | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra. Version for concert band (2012) commissioned by Mossekråkene veterankorps

Vil du være vennen min (2011)
Scoring: Vocals and orchestra | Durata: 1:30 minutes | Composer: John Vinge | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra. Version for concert band (2012) commissioned by Mossekråkene veterankorps

Snibel, snabel (2011)
Scoring: Vocals and orchestra | Durata: 1:30 minutes | Composer: John Vinge | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra. Version for concert band (2012) commissioned by Mossekråkene veterankorps

Jai Ho (2011)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: A.R. Rahman | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

4 Folk dances (2011)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 10 minutes | Composer: trad. | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Kungsholmens hamn (2011)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 3:00 minutes | Composer: Melissa Horn | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Lok (2010)
Scoring: Wind Quintet | Durata: 2 minutes | Composer: Edvard Grieg | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Ingeids vise (Og reven lå bort ved birkerot) (2010)
Scoring: Wind Quintet | Durata: 2 minutes | Composer: Halvdan Kjerulf | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Sæterjentens søndag (2010)
Scoring: Wind Quintet | Durata: 2 minutes | Composer: Ole Bull | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Norwegian Dances nos. 2 and 3 (2010)
Scoring: Wind Quintet | Durata: 4 minutes | Composer: Edvard Grieg | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Lok (2010)
Scoring: Wind Quintet | Durata: 2 minutes | Composer: Edvard Grieg | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Ingerid Sletten fra Sillejord (2010)
Scoring: Wind Quintet | Durata: 2 minutes | Composer: Rikard Nordraak | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Tonen (2010)
Scoring: Wind Quintet | Durata: 2 minutes | Composer: Rikard Nordraak | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Gud som er komen (2009)
Scoring: Soprano, chorus and orchestra | Durata: 3:30 minutes | Composer: Trad. | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Det hev ei rose sprunge (2009)
Scoring: Soprano and orchestra | Durata: 3:30 minutes | Composer: Trad. | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Riu, Riu, Chiu (2009)
Scoring: Chorus, brass ensemble and percussion | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Trad. | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

Kling no klokka (2009)
Scoring: Chorus and orchestra | Durata: 3:30 minutes | Composer: Trad. | Commissioned by Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

I denne søte juletid (2009)
Scoring: Soloist, chorus and orchestra | Durata: 3:00 minutes | Composer: Trad. | Commissioned by Stavanger Symphony Orchestra

Et barn er født i Betlehem (2009)
Scoring: Soloist, chorus and orchestra | Durata: 3:00 minutes | Composer: Trad. | Commissioned by Stavanger Symphony Orchestra

Jeg synger julekvad (2009)
Scoring: Soloist, chorus and orchestra | Durata: 3:00 minutes | Composer: Trad. | Commissioned by Stavanger Symphony Orchestra

That’s the Way of the World (2007)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Earth, Wind & Fire | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Fantasy (2007)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Earth, Wind & Fire | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Half a man (2007)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Einar S. Fabnes | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Scarecrow (2007)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Elvira Nikolaisen | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Where Hapiness Lives (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: MAGNET | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Last Day of Summer (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: MAGNET | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Noen ganger blir man sint (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: S.E. Kristoffersen | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Venner og poser (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: S.E. Kristoffersen | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Polters spøkelsesblues (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: S.E. Kristoffersen | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Overture over NRKs Julekalendere (2006)
Scoring: Orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Various | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Tenn lys (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Sigvald Tveit | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Fred kimer klokkene (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Sigvald Tveit | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Loosing You (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Rolf Graf | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Another Yesterday (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Rolf Graf | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Empty Shadows (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Egil Eldøem | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

What Would You Do (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: John Kander | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Love TKO (2005)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Womack/Noble | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Soul Explosion (medley) (2005)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 5 minutes | Composer: Various | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Ocean me (2006)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Nora Noor | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Zip a Dee Doo Dah (2005)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 5 minutes | Composer: Allie Wrubel | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Songen om staten (2005)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Geirr Lystrup | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Mor jeg vil tilbake (2005)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Jan Eggum | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Raumabanen (2005)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Lester Flatt/Earl Scruggs | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

April (2005)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Lars Klevstrand | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Eye of Wendor (2005)
Scoring: Vocals, comp., orchestra | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Davy Rohl | Commissioned by The Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Nobody knows a Fairy when She’s Forty (2005)
Scoring: Female choir, comp. | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Arthur LeClerq | Commissioned by Female choir Rygge Vocalis

Happy Ending Medley (2005)
Scoring: Female choir, comp. | Durata: 5 minutes | Composer: Various | Commissioned by Female choir Rygge Vocalis

Baby Snakes (2005)
Scoring: Male choir | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Frank Zappa | Commissioned by Mannskoret

Go West (2005)
Scoring: Male choir | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Villiage People | Commissioned by Mannskoret

God Only Knows (2004)
Scoring: Male choir | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Brian Wilson/Tony Asher | Commissioned by Mannskoret

Gutta (2004)
Scoring: Male choir | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Joachim Nilsen | Commissioned by Mannskoret

Himlen i min famn (2003)
Scoring: Female choir, piano | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Carola | Commissioned by Ann-Renate Aass

Eg elskar stolen (2003)
Scoring: Female choir, piano | Durata: 3 minutes | Composer: Birgit Lund | Commissioned by Ann-Renate Aass

Mente tri lascio (2003)
Scoring: Flute, clarinet, string quartet, continuo | Durata: 5 minutes | Composer: W.A.Mozart | Commissioned by Barratt-Dues musikkinstitutt