2009 Sweden

Concerts

Thursday, 24 September 2009 at 7:00pm – Opening Concert in the Clarion Hotel, Visby
Cecilia Franke (Sweden, b. 1955): The Myth of Vineta for wind quintet (2002) [20’] performed by the Gotland Wind Quintet (Lars Linna, fl; David Nisbel, ob; Magnus Dungner, cl; Zbigniew Jakubowski, bn; Tomas Danielsson, hn);
Kristina Forsman (Sweden, b. 1970): Rännil (Rivulet) for chorus [text: Carl-Erik af Geijerstam] (1999-2000) [5’] performed either by the Visby Vocal Ensemble (under the direction of Marie Sandell) or Capella Gotlandica (under the direction of Maria Wessman Klintberg);
Fredrik Hagstedt (Sweden, b. 1975): from Fragment for wind quintet (1997) [TOTAL=10’] performed by the Gotland Wind Quintet;
? Andreas Sjöö (Sweden, b. 1975): Offret for wind quintet (1997?), performed by the Gotland Wind Quintet;
Jens Friis-Hansen (Sweden, b. 1967): Det är vackrast när det skimmer [text: Pär Lagerkvist] for chorus – performed either by the Visby Vocal Ensemble or Capella Gotlandica;
Ann Helling (Sweden, b. 1968): Varsel [text: Backlund] for chorus – performed either by the Visby Vocal Ensemble or Capella Gotlandica;
Cecilia Franke: Min duva [text: Theodor Kallifatides] for chorus (2008) [3’] performed either by the Visby Vocal Ensemble or Capella Gotlandica.

Thursday, 24 September 2009 at 9:30pm St. Mary’s Cathedral, Visby
Daniel Hjorth (Sweden, b. 1973): Bells of Earth for solo carillon (2009) [9’] WORLD PREMIERE;
Dariusz Przybylski (Poland, b. 1984): Praeambulum for solo organ (2007) [7’] performed by Ligita Sniebe or Claes Holmgren;
Mogens Christensen (Denmark, b. 1955): Logitanien for solo organ (2006) (extracts) performed by Sniebe or Holmgren;
Tapio Tuomela (Finland, b. 1957): Kyrie from Organ Mass (2007) performed by Sniebe or Holmgren;
Sonia Bo (Italy, b. 1960): Chain No. 1 for solo organ (2007) [from a suite of 8 pieces; total=10’] performed by Sniebe or Holmgren;
Alfred Wong (China – Hong Kong SAR, b. 1979): Flame for solo organ (2001) performed by Sniebe or Holmgren;
Indra Riše (Latvia, b. 1961): “Sacrifice” and “Walking in a Circle” (from Uguns rituāls [Fire Ritual]) for organ (2007) performed by Sniebe;
Ingmar Milveden (Sweden, 1920-2007): Toccata celebrativa for organ (1991) [7’] performed by Holmgren.

Friday, 25 September 2009 at 3:00pm – “ISCM Organ Book” at the Bunge Church, Visby
Jan van Landeghem (Belgium [Flanders], b. 1954): Psi Domini Ritus for solo organ, performed by Magnus Sundman;
Artin Poturlyan (Bulgaria, b. 1943): Listen to Your Heart’s Bell for solo organ, performed by Berith Tivell;
Kyu-Yung Chin (South Korea, b. 1948): Fugue based on the Arirang Melody for solo organ (2004) performed by Alma Hedlund;
Feliksas Bajoras (Lithuania, b. 1934): Preludio for solo organ (from Dedicazione e tre preludii) (2001) performed by Jonas Pehrs;
Henrik Ødegaard (Norway, b. 1955): Confidence for solo organ (2008) [2’] performed by Anne Dungner Hjellström. 

Friday, 25 September 2009 at 6:00pm – Swedish Radio Choir directed by Cecilia Rydinger Alin at Wisby Strand, Visby
Ramon Anthin (Sweden, b. 1946): The Ship [text: Larsson] for unaccompanied chorus;
Catharina Palmér (Sweden, b. 1963): Kissrain, watersleep [text: Søren Ulrik Thomsen] for chorus and 2 percussionists (2003) [9’];
Gordon Williamson (Canada, b. 1974, then based in the U.S.A.; now based in Germany): 2 Inuit Folk Songs (“Summer Song” and “Utitiaq’s Song”) for unaccompanied chorus (2006) [13’];
Pauli Hansen (Faroe Islands, b. 1956): Mörkret talar til den blommande busken [text: William Heinesen] for unaccompanied chorus;
Carol Shortis (New Zealand, b. 1960 in the United Kingdom): Tangi [text: Megan Simmonds] for unaccompanied chorus (2007) [8’];
Sven-David Sandström (Sweden, b. 1942; d. 2019): Ave Maria for unaccompanied chorus (1994) [9’] .

Friday, 25 September 2009 at 7:30pm – Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by B Tommy Andersson at the Wisby Strand, Visby
Peter Knell (United States of America, b. 1970): Lines/Angles for orchestra (2001) [8’];
Hiroshi Nakamura (Japan, b. 1965): Song of Samsara – Vision of Metempsychosis for orchestra;
David Chisholm (Australia, b. 1970): Pierre Boulez à la discothèque for orchestra (2001/09) [12’] WORLD PREMIERE;
? Branko Pavlovic (Chile, b. 1983): Super Sa-Ke for orchestra (2005);
Eduardo Soutullo García (Spain, b. 1968): All the echoes listen for orchestra (2005) [3’];
Rolf Martinsson (Sweden, b. 1956): Open Mind for orchestra(2005) [10’].

Friday, 25 September 2009 at 10:00pm – Vox Vocal Quartet (Åhlen Axberg, soprano; Katarina Lundborg, alto; Tore Sunesson, tenor; and Matts Johansson, bass) at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Visby
Fredrik Österling (Sweden, b. 1966): Tyst är det rum [text: Pär Lagerkvist] for vocal quartet [4’];
Mattias Svensson Sandell (Sweden, b. 1971): Latin – ett krångligt språk som ändå ganska få av oss begriper for vocal quartet (2004) [9’];
Julia Gomelskaya (Ukraine, b. 1964; d. 2016): Winter Pastoral [text: Boris Pasternak, sung in English] for vocal quartet (2003) [5’];
Maija Hynninen (Finland, b. 1977): In case of emergency for vocal quartet (2009) [5’] WORLD PREMIERE;
Folke Rabe (Sweden, b. 1935; d. 2017) From 12 Madrigals [text: Ann Jäderlund] for vocal quartet (2009) WORLD PREMIERE;
Catharina Backman (Sweden, b. 1961): Three scenes [texts by Virgil, Cicero, and Terentius] for vocal quartet;
Kim Hedås (Sweden, b. 1965): Hur går det? for vocal quartet (2009) [5’];
Anders Hultqvist (Sweden, b. 1955): Vad kostar ett mästerverk? [text: Gertrude Stein] for vocal quartet (2005) [9’].

Saturday, 26 September 2009 at 4:00pm – Gotland Wind Orchestra conducted by Jan Risberg at the Wisby Strand, Visby
? Jeppe Just Christensen (Denmark, b. 1978): Ditt hjärta älskar havre for wind band?;
Anitra Tumševica (Latvia, b. 1971): Blaze of silence for brass band (2006) [10’] performed by the Gotland Wind Orchestra conducted by Jan Risberg;
Sergey Zazhytko (Ukraine, b. 1962): Dancing for oboe and piano (2002) [5’] performed by David Nisebl (ob) and Jean-Simon Maurin (pf);
Richard Daskas (United States of America [Texas], b. 1987): Death of a Wizard for wind band;
Dubravko Palanović (Croatia, b. 1977): Wind Quintet (2004) [6’] performed by the Gotland Wind Quintet;
Soo-Hyun Park (Japan, b. 1980): White Dance for wind band (2008);
Norbert Rudolf Hoffman (Austria, b. 1948 in West Germany): Huayno for wind band (2008) [2’-9’];
Joel Engström (Sweden, b. 1987): Procession 2.1 for wind band (2007/08);
Antonio Aray (Venezuela, b. 1964):  Several Ways to Play with the Days of Wrath for wind quintet (2002) performed by the Gotland Wind Quintet.

Saturday, 26 September 2009 at 8:00pm Studio Alpha, Visby (Electroacoustic)
Gabriel Peraza (Venezuela, b. 1979): Inside my Mind (2008) [60’?]

Saturday, 26 September 2009 at 9:30pm – Stockholm Saxophone Quartet and Guests at St. Nicolai Church Ruin, Visby
Enrico Chapela (Mexico, b. 1974): La Mengambrea for saxophone quartet (2002) [13’] performed by the Stockholm Saxophone Quartet;
Stratis Minakakis (Greece, b. 1979): Ta Entos (Those Inside) for saxophone quartet (2006) [10’] performed by SSQ;
Hiroyuki Itoh (Japan, b. 1963): The Angel of Despair II for unaccompanied alto saxophone (1999) [10’];
Ramon Anthin (Sweden, b. 1946): Happily Climbing Downhill to Krasnoyarsk for electric violin and saxophone quartet (2006) performed by George Kentros with SSQ;
Karin Rehnqvist (Sweden, b. 1957): Rädda mig ur dyn for soprano and alto saxophone (1994) [4’] featuring soprano Marie Axelsson (The work originally premiered at the 1994 ISCM WNMD);
Sam Pluta (United States of America, b. 1979): Mix-Deep Breaths-Remix for saxophone quartet (2005) [4’] performed by SSQ;
Erman Özdemir (Türkiye, b. 1978; now based in the U.S.A.): Apocalypse for saxophone quartet (2007) performed by SSQ.

Sunday, 27 September 2009 at 4:00pm St. Mary’s Cathedral, Visby – ISCM Song Book 2009
performed by Allmänna Sången, Capella Gotlandica, Visby Vocal Ensemble, Gotland’s Choir Society Choir, Gotland Youth Choir, and The Nonet
Jorge Córdoba Valencia (Mexico, b. 1953): “Ciudad” (from Imágines) [text: Lira] for unaccompanied chorus (2008);
Jorge Córdoba Valencia: “La Amistad” (from Imágines) [text: Lira] for unaccompanied chorus (2008);
Olav Ehala (Estonia, b. 1950): Vaikuse Laul (Song of Silence) for unaccompanied chorus (2000) [2’];
Ramon Anthin: Skipe [text: Larsson] for unaccompanied chorus [3’];
Andrew Ford (Australia, b. 1957): Chimney-sweepers [text: Wm. Shakespeare] for unaccompanied chorus (2006/09) [4’];
Yordan Goshev (Bulgaria, b. 1960): Tebe poem for unaccompanied chorus;
Henrik Ødegaard (Norway, b. 1955): Regina caeli, laetare for unaccompanied chorus;
Henrik Ødegaard: Ave, Regina caelorum for unaccompanied chorus;
Svante Pettersson (Sweden, 1911-1993) arranged by chorus by Ramon Anthin: Soli gynnar hällä [text: Larsson];
Jurate Baltramiejunaite (Lithuania, b. 1952): Fugue on Dona nobis pacem (2005) for unaccompanied chorus? [1’];
Thurídur Jónsdóttir (Iceland, b. 1967): Tro [text: Larsson] for unaccompanied female chorus (SSA) (2008) [2’] WORLD PREMIERE;
Dariusz Przybylski (Poland, b. 1984): Laudate pueri, op. 6, for unaccompanied chorus (2003) [7’].

Sunday, 27 September 2009 at 7:00pm – The Sounding Museum Gotland, Visby
Tony Blomdahl (Sweden, b. 1972): Treprimotre for voices, wind quintet, and electronics (2009?) (based on Primo [6’]) performed by the VOX Vocal Quartet and the Gotland Wind Quintet with electronics operated by the composer;
Anders Emilsson (Sweden, 1963): Vuolleh for vocal ensemble (2007-08) [4’] performed by VOX;
? Vladimir Pejković (Serbia, b. 1976): Radio Lullaby;
Pui-Shan Cheung (China – Hong Kong SAR, b. 1976; in the United States?): The Dragon for saxophone quartet (2004) [12’];
François Sarham (France, b. 1972): from Lear Summaries [Shakespeare] for 4 voices (2006-08) [complete=95’];
Ellen Lindquist (Netherlands, b. 1970 in the United States of America): Nakoda for amplified alto flute (2002) [4’];
Peter van Tour (Sweden, b. 1966 in the Netherlands): Clocks for wind quintet (2008) [9’];
Henrik Strindberg (Sweden, b. 1954): Puff for wind quintet (2004-05) [7’];
Sven-David Sandström: from Wind Pieces for wind quintet (1996) [complete=14’];
Ray Naessén (Sweden, 1950-2004 in Thailand): Ikaros for wind quintet (1995) [17’]

Sunday, 27 September 2009 at St. Hans School Yard, Visby
Johan Landgren (Sweden, b. 1983): Lost in the St. Hans School Yard Microcosm – sound installation.

At various locations in Visby
Jens Elford (Sweden, b. 1983) & Rosalie Gramkull (Sweden, b. 1984): Rundgång – sound installation [60’] WORLD PREMIERE.

At the Botanical Gardens of Visby
Anna E. Weiser (Sweden, b. 1969): Lyssna inåt (Listen Inwards) – sound installation (2009).

Monday, 28 September 2009 at 5:00pm – Växjö Art Hall, Växjö
Pe Lang (Switzerland, b. 1974): cl-loop – audiovisual

Monday, 28 September 2009 at 5:00pm – Musica Vitae string orchestra conducted by Staffan Larson in the Christina Nilsson Auditorium, Växjö
Bruno Gabirro (Portugal, b. 1973): Rebel (Chaos) for string orchestra (2008) [9’];
Indra Riše: Wind, Earth and Smells for string orchestra (2003-04) [17’];
Tae-pyeong Kwak (South Korea, b. 1985): Redemptio for string octet;
César de Oliveira (Portugal, b. 1977): Chiarezza lontana, respire affannoso for string orchestra (2004) [11’];
Anders Hillborg (Sweden, b. 1954): Peacock Tales for clarinet and string orchestra (1998) [20’] featuring clarinetist Martin Fröst.

Monday, 28 September 2009 at 8:15pm Rififi Blå Hallen, Växjö
Fredrik Olofsson (Sweden, b. 1964): Machine Listening – audiovisual

Monday, 28 September 2009 at 9:00pm Cikada Ensemble directed by Christian Eggen at the Rififi Cykelgalleriet, Växjö
Karsten Fundal (Denmark, b. 1966): Circadian Pulse for flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, string quartet, and doublebass (2003) [10’];
Fabio Nieder (Denmark, b. 1957 in Italy): Sogno 10 lunedì gennaio 1892 in una casa molte gente musiche son entrato a casa for piano quintet and DJ;
Iván Madarász (Hungary, b. 1949): Seol (a.k.a. Sheol) for flute, harp, and string quartet (2005?) [14’];
Timothy Page (Finland, b. 1975 in the United States of America): Philomela for Soprano, clarinet; violin, violoncello, piano, and percussion (2006) [12’];
Åke Parmerud (Sweden, b. 1953): Rituals for ensemble and electronics (2006) [14’] WORLD PREMIERE;
Olga Bochikhina (Russia, b. 1980): Fluttuazioni (Fluctuations) for string quartet and electronics (2006) [11-15’].

Tuesday, 29 September 2009 at 12:00pm – Norrbotten NEO conducted by Petter Sundkvist at M-Huset Växjö University, Växjö
Adrian Pavlov (Bulgaria, b1979): Harmonies (Omaggio a Luciano Berio) for 9 musicians (2002);
Hyun-Sue Chung (South Korea, b. 1968) f: Ancient Wind for chamber orchestra;
Benjamin Schweitzer (Germany, b. 1973): achteinhalb for flute/piccolo, oboe/cor anglais, clarinet/bass clarinet, bassoon/contrabassoon, tuba (or trombone), accordion, piano, violin, viola, and doublebass (2007) [9’];
Dmitri Kourliandski (Russia, b. 1976): still_life for flute, oboe, bassoon, horn, trombone, trombone, tuba, string quartet, harp, percussion (2004) [9’];
Abel Paúl (Spain, b. 1984): Fragmentos del vertigo for chamber orchestra (2008) [6’];
Octavian Nemescu (Romania, b. 1940; d.2020): Spectacle for an Instant for piano and electronics (1974) [indeterminate duration];
Johan Tallgren (Finland, b. 1971): Tombeau pour New York for chamber orchestra (1998-2004/2006) [5’].

Tuesday, 29 September 2009 at 6:00pm – DR Vokalensemblet dirrected by Fredrik Malmberg (with pianist Mårten Landström) at Växjö Cathedral, Växjö
Bent Sørensen (Denmark, b. 1958): Benedictus for soprano solo with SSAATB  chorus (2008) [6’];
Pepe Becker (New Zealand, b. 1966): Hoquetus Sanctus for unaccompanied SSAATB chorus (2008) [4’];
Gráinne Mulvey (Ireland, b. 1966): Stabat Mater for 17 voices (2003) [6-10’];
Daniel Matej (Slovakia, b. 1964): A Set of Five Pick-Outs for piano solo (2004) [8’] performed by Mårten Landström;
Giorgio Colombo Taccani (Italy, b. 1961): Oceano Deus [text: Camões] for unaccompanied SSAATTBB chorus [6’];
Bert van Herck (Netherlands, b. 1971; now in the U.S.A.): 7 Chansons [text: Maeterlink] for unaccompanied chorus (2006) [9’] WORLD PREMIERE;
Amos Elkana (Israel, b. 1967 in the United States of America): Eight Flowers – a bouquet for Kurtág for piano solo (2006) [6’] performed by Landström;
Juste Janulyte (Lithuania, b. 1982): Aquarelle for double chorus (2007) [10’];
Dariusz Przybylski (Poland, b. 1984):  …et desiderabunt mori…,  op. 39 for 12 voices (2008) [5’].

Tuesday, 29 September 2009 at 9:00pm in the Palladium, Växjö
Martin Bédard (Canada, b. 1970): Champs de fouilles (Excavations) for fixed media electronics (2008) [11’]
Bjørn Erik Haugen (Norway, b. 1978): A pale shade of grey for fixed media audio and video (2007) [6’]
Maria Cristina Kasem (Argentina, b. 1980): Niebla y Luz for violin (2008) performed by the composer;
Natasha Barrett (United Kingdom [England], b. 1972): Sub Terra for fixed media electronics (2008) [16’];
Ann Rosén (Sweden, b. 1956): Candela for bowl, candles, light sensor, and blue-tooth transmitter (2007) performed by the composer;
Lisa Nordström (Sweden, b.1976) with Mika Takehara (b. 1964) & Virpi Pahkinen (b1966): Ocean Prayer for percussion, electronics  and dance performed by the creators;
Meliha Doguduyal (Türkiye, b. 1959): Trop for trombone and percussion, performed by Ivon Nilsson and Jonny Axelsson;
Oscar Bianchi (France, b. 1975 in Italy): Crepuscolo for contrabassflute (2004) [17’] performed by Anna Petrini on Paetzold contrabass flute.

Wednesday, 30 September 2009 at 12:00pm – Electroacoustic / Multimedia in the Palladium, Växjö
Mirtru Escalona-Mijares (France, b. 1976 in Venezuela): Écoute s’il a plut for electronics (2005) [9’];
Keith Leung Kei-cheuk (China – Hong Kong S.A.R., b. 1972): Dot and Block for live electronics, operated by the composer;
Panayiotis Kokoras (Greece, b. 1974): Slide for guitar and electronics (2002) [9’] performed by Stefan Östersjö;
Thomas Bjelkeborn (Sweden, b. 1955): Alpha Position U for electronics (2007) [9’];
Pei-Yu Shi (Taiwan, b. 1973) f: Fall, aus der Zeit for electronics (2006) [10’];
Lojze Lebič (Slovenia, b. 1934): Duetino for clarinet and guitar (2007) [9’] performed by Jonas Losciale and Östersjö;
Robert Seaback (United States of America, b. 1985): Heavy Metal Variations for electronics (2008) [3’].

Wednesday, 30 September 2009 at 1:00pm – Stockholm Chamber Brass (Tarjei Hannevold & Urban Agnas, tp; Marcus Maskiniity, hn; Jonas Bylund, tbn; Lennart Nord, tba) at the County Governor’s Balcony, Växjö
Britta Byström (Sweden, b. 1977): I Tornet (In the Tower) for brass quintet (2009) [13’] WORLD PREMIERE.

Wednesday, 30 September 2009 at 6:00pm – Malmö Symphony Orchestra conducted by Thomas Søndergaard Christina Nilsson Hall, Växjö
L’ubica Čekovská (Slovakia, b. 1975): Turbulence for orchestra (1999/2000) [10’];
Roberto Rusconi (Italy, b. 1972): Lo Sguardo di Ecate (Hecate’s Glance) for orchestra (2009) [12’] WORLD PREMIERE;
Sakiko Kosaka (Japan, b. 1964) f: Sasame-ha-zure for orchestra (2008) [10’] WORLD PREMIERE;
Paula af Malmborg Ward (Sweden, b. 1962): evergreen for 19 voices, prepared piano, and orchestra (2009) [14’] with the DR VokalEnsemblet WORLD PREMIERE;
Jerzy Kornowicz (Poland, b. 1959): Spietrzenia (Heaps) for orchestra (2007) [9’].

Wednesday, 30 September 2009 at 10:00pm – Lebanese Improvised Music at Rififi Blå Hallen, Växjö
Rouba3i: Mazen Kerbaj, tp; Christine Sehnaoui, asx; Sharif Sehnaoui, egt + Fabrizio Spera, perc

Västra Esplanaden, Outside Växjö Art Hall
Åsa Stjerna (Sweden, b. 1970): Sonic Esplanade – installation (2008/09)

Växjö Public Library
MusicalFieldsForever (Anders-Petter Andersson / Birgitta Cappelen / Fredrik Olofsson) (Sweden): Searching Voices – installation;
Rolf Giegold (Germany, b. 1970): Audioguided – installation (2008/2009);
Svenska Moderna Operaensemblen;
S.M.O.K Street.

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Thursday, 1 October 2009 at 12:15pm – Vägus cond Simon Phipps at Artisten Main Hall, Göteborg
George Gershwin (United States of America, 1898-1937): An American in Paris for orchestra (1928) [18’];
Igor Stravinsky (Russia/France/United States 1882-1971): Le Sacre du Printemps for orchestra (1913) [37’].

Thursday, 1 October 2009 at 3:00pm – Athelas (Viktor Wennesz, cl; Ida Lorenzen, vn; Claus Myrup, va; Toke Møldrup, vc; Anne Marie Fjord Abildskov, pf) in the Stenhammar Room, Concert Hall, Göteborg
Henrik Stringberg (Sweden, b. 1954): Bryta snitt. Tiden fryser (Cut sections, Time Freezes) for piano trio (2005) [9’] performed by Ida Lorenzen (vn), Toke Møldrup (vc), and Anne Marie Fjord Abildskov (pf);
Per Nørgård (Denmark, b.  1932): Waterways for piano solo (2008-09) [10’] performed by Fjord Abildskov;
Kaija Saariaho (France, b. 1952 in Finland): Je sens un deuxième coeur (Another Heart Beats) for viola, violoncello and piano (2003) [15’] performed by Claus Myrup (va), Møldrup, and Fjord Abildskov;
? Jeppe Just Christensen (Denmark, b. 1978): Ground vol 3 for clarinet and piano quartet (2004) [9’] performed by Viktor Wennesz (cl), Lorenzen, Myrup, Møldrup, and Fjord Abildskov;
Per Nørgård: Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking for clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2008) [15’] performed by Wennesz, Lorenzen, Møldrup, and Fjord Abildskov.

Thursday, 1 October 2009 at 6:00pm & 9:00pm – Göteborg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pierre-André Valade in the Concert Hall, Göteborg
Balázs Horváth (Hungary, b. 1976): Visszatekintve (Looking back) part A for orchestra (2008) [4’] [TOTAL=8’];
Isidora Žebeljan (Serbia, b. 1967; d. 2020): Konji Svetog Marka (The Horses of Saint Mark) for orchestra (2004) [9’];
Simon Steen-Andersen (Denmark, b. 1976): Ouvertures for zheng and orchestra (2008; revised in 2010) [15’] featuring Liu Le Gu-zheng;
Balázs Horváth: Visszatekintve (Looking back) part B for orchestra [4’] [TOTAL=8’]
Robert Fokkens (South Africa, b. 1975): An Eventful Morning Near East London for violin and orchestra (2006) [13’] featuring Ernst Kovacic;
Hyunkyung Lim (South Korea, b. 1967) f: Entwirrung for orchestra (2002) [15’] WORLD PREMIERE.

Thursday, 1 October 2009 at 7:30pm – Gageego! conducted by Pierre-André Valade in the Concert Hall, Göteborg
Eun-Ha Park (South Korea, b. 1970) f: Heung for flute, bass clarinet, violin, violoncello, and piano (2007) [9’];
Paola Livorsi (Finland, b. 1967 in Italy): In between for flute, bass clarinet, horn, viola, violoncello, doublebass, and percussion (2007) [11’];
Hugo Ribeiro (Portugal, b. 1983): Carta a Kundera (Letter for Kundera) for flute/piccolo, oboe, clarinet/bass clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, piano, string quartet, doublebass (2007) [10’];
Yannis Kyriakides (Netherlands, b. 1969 in Cyprus): mnemonist S. {(N¥)+ clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano, and percussion (2006-07) [10’].

Thursday, 1 October 2009 at 9:00pm & 10:30pm – Electroacoustic Concert in the Stenhammar Room, Concert Hall, Göteborg
Gilles Gobeil (Canada, b1954): Vol de Rêve for electronics (2005) [11’];
Hanna Hartman (Germany, b. 1961 in Sweden): Night Lock for electronics (2007) [9’];
Daniel Teruggi (France, b. 1952 in Argentina): Spaces of Mind for electronics (2004) [20’];
Fredic Bergström (Sweden, b. 1975): Drone for electronics (2009) [10’].

Friday, 2 October 2009 at 12:30pm – Bohuslän Big Band conducted by Sven Fridolfsson at Artisten, Göteborg
Jukka Tiensuu (Finland, b. 1948): Umori for jazz big band (2004) [15’];
? Tommy Kotter (Sweden, b. 1956): Improvisations;
Andrew Hall (United Kingdom [England], b. 1985): Under The Skin for jazz big band (2008) [19’] WORLD PREMIERE.

Friday, 2 October 2009 at 6:00pm – Göteborg Opera Orchestra conducted by Christian Eggen in the Concert Hall, Göteborg
Áskell Másson (Iceland, b. 1953): Ora for percussion sextet and orchestra (2007) [22’] with the Kroumata Percussion Ensemble;
Pui-shan Cheung (China – Hong Kong S.A.R., b. 1976) f: Dai Pai Dong I for orchestra (2005) [9’];
Harue Kunieda (Japan, b. 1958) f: Peace on Earth for Soprano, harp, and orchestra (2005) [10’] with soprano Tora Augestad and harpist Jessica Breitlow;
Jesper Koch (Denmark, b. 1967): Snedronningen (The Snow Queen) for orchestra (2004) [28’].

Friday, 2 October 2009 at 9:00pm – Ensemble Orchestral Contemporain conducted by Ludovic Perez at Pustervik, Göteborg
Daan Janssens (b1983): (…nuit cassée.) for viola and 4 musicians (2006) [7’];
Diana Rotaru (Romania, b. 1981): Chant du sommeil (Song of Sleep) for violin, doublebass, piano, percussion (2007) [9’];
Zeynep Gedizlioğlu (Türkiye, b. 1977; now based in Germany): Akdenizli (The Mediterranean) for violin, viola, and piano (2007) [9’];
Jesper Nordin (Sweden, b. 1971): Undercurrents for violoncello, ensemble, and electronics (2006) [16’];
Gérard Grisey (France, 1946-1998): Talea for ensemble (1986) [18’].

Saturday, 3 October 2009 at 3:00pm – Kroumata Percussion Ensemble (with Ulrik Nilsson, vibes) at Artisten, Göteborg
Ivo Nilsson (Sweden, b. 1966): Toccata for percussion sextet (2007) [12’] WORLD PREMIERE;
Giovanni Verrando (Italy, b. 1965): Memorial Art Show for percussion sextet (2005) [15’];
Amanda Cole (Australia, b. 1979): Vibraphone theories for vibraphone and electronics (2007) [17’];
Jean-Luc Darbellay (Switzerland, b. 1946): Shadows for percussion quintet [10’].

Saturday, 3 October 2009 at 6:00pm – BIT20 Ensemble cond Reinbert de Leeuw at Storan (Old Opera House), Göteborg
Hanuš Bartoň (Czechia, b. 1960): Míjení času (Passing of Time) for string trio, piano, and synthesizer (1999) [12’];
Gordon Fitzell (Canada, b. 1968): violence for flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano, and percussion (2001) [10’];
Adam Roberts (United States of America, b. 1980): Strange Loops for ensemble and electronics (2007-08);
Rolf Wallin (Norway, b. 1957): Appearances for 15 musicians (2007) [25’];
Cecilie Ore (Italy, b. 1954): Nunquam non for flute, cor anglais, bass clarinet, and string trio (1999) [13’].

Saturday, 3 October 2009 at 8:00pm Storan (Old Opera House), Göteborg
Per Anders Nilsson (Sweden, b. 1954): Trialogues for live electronics performed by Beam Stone;
Sidsel Endresen (Sweden, b. 1952): Solo for female voice sung by the composer;
Philip Jeck (United Kingdom [England], b. 1952): Turntables operated by the composer.

Saturday, 3 October 2009 at 10:30pm Storan (Old Opera House), Göteborg
Nils Petter Molvaer (Norway, b. 1960), trumpet with Eiving Aarset, guitar & Audun Kleive, percussion.

Saturday, 3 October 2009 at 11:30pm-3:00am Storan (Old Opera House) Club Stage, Göteborg
DJs: The idealist; Dimitrios K.
Live: Shackleton (Skull Disco UK); Jean-Louis Huhta (Acide Set); Sleeparchive (EDE)

Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 12:30pm – Genre X (Johan Berthling, doublebass and George Kentros, violin) at Röhsska, Göteborg
Jenny Sunesson (Sweden, b. 1973SE;inUK): The Great Destroyer for violin, doublebass, and electronics (2009) [10’];
Hans Appelqvist (Sweden, b. b1977): Restless Butterflies for violin, doublebass, and electronics (2009) [7’];
Fredric Bergström: No more structures for violin, doublebass, and electronics (2009) [13’];
Mattias Petersson (Sweden, b. 1972): Everdrone;
Erik Bünger (Sweden, b. 1976 in Germany): Variations on a theme by Blind Willie Johnson for violin, doublebass, and electronics;
Anna Einarsson (Sweden, b. 1978): Third mind for violin, doublebass, and electronics (2008) [9’].

Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 2:00pm-4:30pm Kronhuset, Göteborg (concert & brunch)
Yori-Aki Matsudaira (Japan, b. 1931): Trichroism for 8 percussionists (2006) [12’] performed by the Spectra Percussion Ensemble;
Oscar Bianchi: Crepuscolo for contrabass flute and electronics (2004) [17’] performed by Anna Petrini (2^nd performance during festival);
Fergal Dowling (Ireland, b. 1965): Manchester Material for 8-channel surround sound (2008) [4’].

Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 5:00pm Grame in Lyon at Pustervik, Göteborg
Pierre-Alain Jaffrennou (France, b. 1939): For One for percussion duo, electronics and video (2009) [20’] performed by Jean Geoffroy & Yi-Ping Yang with Jesper Nordin & Christophe Lebreton WORLD PREMIERE;
Martin Matalon (France, b. 1958 in Argentina): Traces IV for marimba and electronics (2006) [10’] performed by either Geoffroy or Yang;
Thierry De Mey (Belgium [Flanders], b. 1956): Silence must be for percussion duo (2002) [6’] performed by Geoffroy and Yang;
James Giroudon (France, b. 1954) & Jean-Luc Rimey-Meille (France, b. 1960): Clacbois for percussion duo and electronics (1989) [11’] performed by performed by Geoffroy and Yang with Bordin and Lebreton;
Thierry De Mey: Light Music for electronics (2004) [19’].

Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 6:00pm Opera House, Göteborg
Daniel Börtz (Sweden, b. 1943): Goya – opera (2009) [150’] featuring Anders Larsson as Goya with the Göteborg Opera Orchestra & Chorus conducted by Joakim Unander.

Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 6:00pm in the Stenhammar Room, Concert Hall, Göteborg
Javid Afsari Rad (Norway, b. 1965 in Iran): Rumi Songs performed by the Rumi Ensemble featuring the composer on santur with a string quartet from the Göteborg Symphony Orchestra.

Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 7:30pm, ECPNM Live-Electronic Music Competition in Nefertiti, Göteborg
Anne Parlevliet (Netherlands, b. 1978): Open for piano and live electronics (2009?) performed by Sonsoles Alonso WORLD PREMIERE;
Katarina Glowicka (Poland, b. 1979): Turbulence for piano, live electronics and video (2009) [10’] performed by Alonso WORLD PREMIERE;
Panayiotis Kokoras: T-Totem (listed as Hit the beat) for snare drum and live electronics (2009) [10’] performed by Jonny Axelsson WORLD PREMIERE;
Jan Trützschler (Netherlands, b. 1976): Cut for paper, percussion, and computer-generated electronics (2009) performed by Axelsson WORLD PREMIERE;
Alex Nowitz (Germany, b. 1968): Minotaurus for voice and electronics (2009) WORLD PREMIERE;
Maurits Fennis (Netherlands, b. 1981): Proteon for algae, interface, and software (2009?) WORLD PREMIERE.

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Göteborg throughout Festival Days
Lars Carlsson (Sweden, b. 1972): Sound Weave – installation (created with textile artist Maria Johansson}

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Thursday, 1 October 2009 at 12:30pm – Headphone Concerts/Live Electronics in the Röhsska Museum
works by
Lars Åkerlund (Sweden, b. 1953)
Amanda Glans
Anders Dahl
Ida Lundén

1 Oct & 2 Oct 3pm, 3 Oct 4pm, 4 Oct 3pm – Headphone Concerts/Live Electronics in the Röhsska Museum
works by
Savannah Agger
Ylva Nyberg Betancor
Andreas Eklöf (b1975SE)
Rolf Enström (b1951SE)
Mathias Josefsson
Jonatan Liljedahl
Mattias Petersson
Matthias Sköld
Jenny Sunesson

Friday, 2 October 2009 at 12:30pm – Headphone Concerts/Live Electronics in the Röhsska Museum
works by
Jonas Broberg
Per Magnussen
Sten Sandell
Anders Dahl
Ida Lundén

Saturday, 3 October 2009 at 3:00pm – Headphone Concerts/Live Electronics in the Röhsska Museum
works by
Jonas Broberg
Lisa-Lotte Norelius
Lisa Nordström
Fredric Bergström
Isa Lundén

Sunday, 4 October 2009 at 1:00pm – Headphone Concerts/Live Electronics in the Röhsska Museum
works by
Linus Gabrielsson
Christine Ödlund
Lisa Nordström
Ida Lundén

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Thursday, 1 October 2009 (various times) at the Göteborg Museum of Art, Göteborg
Mirjam Tally (Sweden, b. 1976 in Estonia): Blow for fixed media electronics and video (2005) [~8’];
Richard Widerberg: IMPROVe sound map for fixed media electronics;
Magdalena Ågren (a.k.a. MAG) & Richard Widerberg: Trapped in a Loop for fixed media electronics;
Pierre-Alain Jaffrennou: Musica Mobile 1,2,3 – installation for flute and electronics [17’+8’+12’] with flutist Fabrice Jünger;
Sten-Olof Hellström (b1956SE) & Ann Rosén (b1956SE): Sound Inserts – installation

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Dance ‘n Bass

Lotta Melin, theremin & dance; Guro Skumsnaes Moe, doublebass
Anna Westberg, dance; Nina de Heney, doublebass
TheGothenburgCombo: David Hansson & Thomas Hansy, guitars

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The Palm Green House

Botanic Sounds
Joachim Nordwall (b. 1975)
Henrik Rylander (b. 1966)

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Friday, 2 October 2009 from 7:00pm to 12:00pm at Nefertiti, Göteborg

The Drone People
Joachim Nordwall, Rhys Chatham, Henrik Rylander, Leif Elggren, Benny Nielsen,
Carl Michael von Hauseewolff, Lary7, M.V. Carbon, Hildrur Gudnadóttir, Jean-Louis Huhta

(annotated by Frank J. Oteri, in progress)