Áskell Másson
Northern Lights
for horn, strings, harp and marimba
- Level: intermediate / advanced
- Duration: 14'
- Genre: contemporary
- Composed: 2021
Reference: CO109b
Orchestra score
Orchestra score
CHF45.00
- Instrumentation: horn in F, harp, marimba/vibraphone and strings
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 28
- Publisher: Editions Bim
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Áskell Másson (*1953)
Played by the best orchestras, ensembles and soloists, his music reflects a powerful sense of drama. The variety of rhythms and sounds, the combination of lyrical and percussive moments, give to hi...
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About Northern Lights
Although of a predominantly lyrical nature, this work utilizes many aspects of horn technique and thus presents a considerable challenge for the player.
The work opens with dark chords seeking upwards. The horn enters with a modest, but characteristic statement. After going through various textures, a meditation and a staccato section, a cadenza, and a short reiteration, the work ends in a misterioso with several new colors from the ensemble, the horn playing natural glissandos and concluding with trills on its very highest notes.
Performances
World Premiere
January 27, 2024 | Dark Music Days Festival | Reykjavik,
Stefán Jon Bernarõsson (horn),
Reykjavik Chamber Orchestra,
Mirian Khukhukaishvili (conducting).
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