Folk music in orchestral format

Terra Incognita – eit verk av komponistane Ørjan Matre og Erlend Apneseth

Bergen-based composer Ørjan Matre and folk musician Erlend Apneseth have made excellent use of their time together. The result is a work that—drawing on archival recordings—combines Norwegian folk music, a classical tonal language, contemporary music, and improvisation. While Apneseth plays three Hardanger fiddles simultaneously, the sinfonietta BIT20 Ensemble propels the work forward with strength and power. Meidell and Hegg-Lunde add layer upon layer of electronic processing, organic depth, and rhythmic drive. At the same time, it is a distinctly melodic work, opening up a spectrum of emotions—from euphoria and joy to longing and nostalgia.

“My greatest musical experience so far this year”

– Bergens Tidende on Terra Incognita

Erlend Apneseth harding fiddle
Øyvind Hegg-Lunde percussion, electronics
Stephan Meidell guitar, electronics
BIT20 Ensemble
Bjarni Frimann conductor

Venue USF Verftet
Date 31th of May
Concert 7 PM