Accordion music

Total 56 works

Accordion concerto(total 10 works)

Ad Passum W. 67c (2025/2026) – 5 min ▼
Cat. No. 1.2 | Concerto
Soloist: Accordion (amplified)
Instrumentation: 0 0 0 0 - 2 6(3cnt, 2tpt, flhn) 3(2trb, euph) 2 - timp(vib), mar
The work is a reinstrumentation of the first part of Concerto Piccolo II for accordion and symphony orchestra, dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen
Work Description Work inspired by the rhythmic interplay of ocean waves, exploring a dual state of presence and timelessness
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Premiere March 1, 2026 — Bjarke Mogensen and Prinsens Musikkorps

Fast Track W. 49d (2025) – 8.5 min ▼
Cat. No. 1.2 | Concerto
Soloist: 2 Accordions (amplified)
Instrumentation: 2 2 2 2 - 4 2 3 1 - timp, str
Instrumentation of the 2017 version for sheng and accordion, dedicated to Wu Wei and Geir Draugsvoll
Work Description Work inspired by the duality of motion on airport walkways, where fast external speed contrasts with slow internal movement
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Accordion Concerto No. 3 W. 67 (2025) – 23 min ▼
Cat. No. 1.2 | Concerto
Soloist: Accordion (amplified)
Instrumentation: 2 2 2 2 - 4 2 3 1 - timp, perc, str
Original version for accordion and orchestra
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Work Description Accordion concerto in two movements exploring the complex rhythms of ocean waves and the duality of presence and timelessness
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Concerto Piccolo II W. 67b (2025) – 12 min ▼
Cat. No. 1.2 | Concerto
Soloist: Accordion (amplified)
Instrumentation: 2 2 2 2 - 4 2 3 1 - timp, perc, str
Standalone version of the second movement of Accordion Concerto No. 3
Work Description Orchestral work exploring slow, expressive music that gradually increases in intensity until Baroque elements break through
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Accordion Concerto No. 2 W. 64 (2024) – 23 min ▼
Cat. No. 1.2 | Concerto
Soloist: Accordion (amplified)
Instrumentation: 2 2 2 2 - 4 2 0 0 - timp, str
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Work Description Accordion concerto in three movements exploring the energy and expression of Baroque music
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Premiere September 10, 2024 — Orchestra Filarmonica della Calabria

Concerto Piccolo I W. 63 (2023) – 11 min ▼
Cat. No. 1.2 | Concerto
Soloist: Accordion (amplified)
Instrumentation: 2 2 2 2 - 4 2 3 1 - timp, perc, str
Standalone version of the first movement of Accordion Concerto No. 3
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Work Description Orchestral work for accordion, exploring the duality of presence and timelessness, inspired by waves hitting the rocks
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Premiere September 17, 2023 — Soloist: Zhiyuan Zhang, Orchestra Filarmonica della Calabria conducted by Alfredo Luigi Cornacchia

In Liquid... W. 29c (2008/2010/2019) – 16 min ▼
Cat. No. 1.2 | Concerto
Soloist: Accordion
Instrumentation: str
Instrumentation of the version for accordion and symphony orchestra
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Work Description Orchestral work for accordion and string orchestra exploring a liquid feeling of time through shifting repetitions and tempo displacements
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Premiere February 5, 2020 — Julie Holmegaard Schade and string orchestra

Concerto in Tempi W. 34f (2010/2012) – 11 min ▼
Cat. No. 1.2 | Concerto
Soloist: Accordion (amplified)
Instrumentation: str
Arrangement for accordion and string orchestra of Concerto in Tempi (2010, revised 2012)
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Work Description Work for accordion and string orchestra exploring temporal layers and textures inspired by the shifting light of a glass mosaic
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In Liquid... W. 29b (2008/2010) – 16 min ▼
Cat. No. 1.2 | Concerto
Soloist: Accordion (amplified)
Instrumentation: 2 2 2 2 - 2 2 1 0 - timp, perc, hp, str
Accordion concerto, second edition (2010)
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Work Description Orchestral work for accordion and symphony orchestra exploring a liquid feeling of time through shifting repetitions and tempo displacements
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Premiere April 12, 2011 — Bjarke Mogensen and The Danish National Chamber Orchestra

In Liquid... W. 29 (2008) – 27 min ▼
Cat. No. 1.2 | Concerto
Soloist: Accordion (amplified)
Instrumentation: 3 3 3 3 - 4 3 3 1 - timp, 2 perc, hp, cel, str
Accordion concerto, first edition (2008)
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Work Description Orchestral work for accordion and symphony orchestra exploring a liquid feeling of time through shifting repetitions and tempo displacements
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Premiere February 7, 2009 — Lan Shui

Orchestral music (featuring accordion)(total 3 works)

Transition W. 62d (2022/2025) – 13.5 min ▼
Cat. No. 4.1 | Electroacoustic
Instrumentation: 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 - 0 - acc, str, elec
Version for accordion, live-triggered electronics (orchestral samples) and string orchestra (2025)
Work Description Work exploring the transition between life and death and the concept of time in relation to the still
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Transition W. 62b (2022/2025) – 13.5 min ▼
Cat. No. 1.1 | Orchestra
Instrumentation: 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 3 1 - timp, acc, str
Version for accordion, brass, timpani, and strings (Woodwinds removed) (2025)
Work Description Work exploring the transition between life and death and the concept of time in relation to the still
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Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat W. 21 (2004) – 17 min ▼
Cat. No. 5.4 | Melodrama
Instrumentation: Flexible (min. 30 musicians - incl. wood, brass, perc, gtr, acc, pno, hp, choir, str)
For narrator, singers (high voice), and youth/amateur musicians in free combination
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Work Description Orchestral work in seven movements for narrator and singers (high voice) exploring H.C. Andersen’s "Den Standhaftige Tinsoldat" (Danish text can be translated to English upon request)
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Premiere May 16, 2004 — Ishøj School of Music, Maria Stenz

Chamber Music (featuring accordion)(total 24 works)

Sextet(total 1 work)

Concerto in Tempi W. 34c (2010/2012) – 11 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.4 | Chamber
Instrumentation: acc, 2 vn, va, vc, cb
Arrangement for accordion and string quintet of Concerto in Tempi (2010, revised 2012)
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Work Description Work for accordion and string orchestra exploring temporal layers and textures inspired by the shifting light of a glass mosaic
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Quintet(total 4 works)

5 Momenti Mobile W. 42c (2013/2019) – 24 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.5 | Chamber
Instrumentation: acc, vn, va, vc, pno
Arrangement and recomposition of Passing and Menuetto - Dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen and the Lohse Quartet
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Work Description Work for accordion and piano quartet using the mobile technique to combine independent layers through a sequence of major thirds
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Premiere July 25, 2019 — Bjarke Mogensen and Lohse Quartet

5 Momenti Mobile W. 42 (2013) – 24 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.5 | Chamber
Instrumentation: 2 acc, vn, vc, pno
Arrangement and recomposition of Passing and Menuetto - Dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen and the Lohse Quartet
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Work Description Work for accordion duo and piano trio using the mobile technique to combine independent layers through a sequence of major thirds
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Premiere September 11, 2013 — Mythos with piano trio

Concerto in Tempi W. 34e (2010/2012) – 11 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.5 | Chamber
Instrumentation: acc, 4 vc
Arrangement for accordion and cello quartet of Concerto in Tempi (2010, revised 2012)
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Work Description Work for accordion and string orchestra exploring temporal layers and textures inspired by the shifting light of a glass mosaic
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Concerto in Tempi W. 34d (2010/2012) – 11 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.5 | Chamber
Instrumentation: acc, 2 vn, va, vc
Arrangement for accordion and string quartet of Concerto in Tempi (2010, revised 2012)
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Work Description Work for accordion and string orchestra exploring temporal layers and textures inspired by the shifting light of a glass mosaic
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Quartet(total 2 works)

Momentum W. 43b (2014/2015) – 4 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.6 | Chamber
Instrumentation: rec, bouz, acc, vc
Arrangement of the second movement of original Momentum for accordion solo
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Work Description Fast-paced movement utilizing the mobile technique, centered on a melodic line that gradually reveals itself in its pure form
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Premiere February 11, 2026 — Kottos

Moto Immoto W. 35e (2009/2011) – 11 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.6 | Chamber
Instrumentation: acc, vn, vc, cb
Quartet version, rearranged from the original 2009 electroacoustic version
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Work Description Work exploring motion in the motionless and an irreversible feeling of lost time and sorrow
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Premiere May 14, 2011 — Holbæk Ensemblet

Duo(total 17 works)

Impeto W. 68 (2025) – 11 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
Instrumentation: vc, acc
Original version for cello and accordion. Commissioned by Vladimir Stupnikov and dedicated to Ivan Sendetskiy and Vladimir Stupnikov
Work Description Work exploring the concept of "the driving force" through alternating driving momentum and mournful reflection, utilizing thematic transformations and a structure that fluctuates between contraction and expansion
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    Premiere November 1, 2025 — Ivan Sendetskiy and Vladimir Stupnikov

    Koncert W. 10i (2001/2021) – 6.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: ob, acc
    Arrangement of original Koncert for clarinet, violin, cello and piano
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    Work Description Short concerto in three movements inspired by the Baroque style with a modern twist
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    Koncert W. 10g (2001/2018) – 6.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: fl, acc
    Arrangement of original Koncert for clarinet, violin, cello and piano
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    Work Description Short concerto in three movements inspired by the Baroque style with a modern twist
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    Koncert W. 10f (2001/2018) – 6.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: vn, acc
    Arrangement of original Koncert for clarinet, violin, cello and piano
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    Work Description Short concerto in three movements inspired by the Baroque style with a modern twist
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    Mountain of Frigiliana W. 53 (2018) – 10 min ▼
    Cat. No. 3.3.2 | Vocal
    Instrumentation: mz, acc
    Original version for mezzo-soprano and accordion. Poems by Martin Lohse
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    Work Description Song cycle based on six poems capturing the interplay between light and darkness in the landscape of Frigiliana, moving through imagery of nature and time
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    Premiere March 3, 2026 — Andrea Pellegrini, Bjarke Mogensen

    Fast Track W. 49 (2017) – 8 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: sheng, acc
    Original version for sheng and accordion, dedicated to Wu Wei and Geir Draugsvoll
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    Work Description Work inspired by the duality of motion on airport walkways, where fast external speed contrasts with slow internal movement
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    Premiere November 29, 2017 — Wu Wei and Geir Draugsvoll

    Sort Sol W. 48 (2016) – 9.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: acc, gtr
    Original work for accordion and guitar, commissioned by Mikkel Egelund Nielsen
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    Work Description Musical work inspired by the "Black Sun" phenomenon of starling murmurations in Denmark
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    Premiere August 22, 2018 — Bjarke Mogensen, Mikkel Egelund Nielsen

    Koncert W. 10e (2001/2013) – 6.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: va, acc
    Arrangement of original Koncert for clarinet, violin, cello and piano
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    Work Description Short concerto in three movements inspired by the Baroque style with a modern twist
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    Premiere March 1, 2013 — Gunilla Odsbøl and Rasmus Schjærff Kjøller

    Concerto in Tempi W. 34b (2010/2012) – 11 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: acc, pno
    Original work, first editionOriginal work for accordion and piano (1st edition 2010, 2nd edition 2012)
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    Work Description Work exploring temporal layers and textures inspired by the shifting light of a glass mosaic
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    In Liquid... W. 26c (2008/2009/2011) – 16 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: acc, pno
    Third version (2011)
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    Work Description Orchestral work for accordion and piano exploring a liquid feeling of time through shifting repetitions and tempo displacements
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    Premiere April 3, 2011 — Bjarke Mogensen and Alex McKenzie

    Moto Immoto W. 35d (2009/2011) – 7 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: 2 acc
    Short version for accordion duo, rearranged from the original 2009 electroacoustic version
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    Work Description Duo work exploring motion in the motionless and an irreversible feeling of lost time and sorrow
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    Premiere February 6, 2011 — Mythos

    Moto Immoto W. 35b (2009/2010) – 11 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: 2 acc
    Long version for accordion duo, rearranged from the original 2009 electroacoustic version
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    Work Description Duo work exploring motion in the motionless and an irreversible feeling of lost time and sorrow
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    Premiere February 6, 2011 — Mythos

    Koncert W. 10d (2001/2010) – 6.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: vc, acc
    Arrangement of original Koncert for clarinet, violin, cello and piano
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    Work Description Short concerto in three movements inspired by the Baroque style with a modern twist
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    Premiere January 6, 2011 — Toke Møldrup and Bjarke Mogensen

    Concerto in Tempi W. 34a (2010) – 11 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: acc, pno
    Original work, first edition
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    Work Description Work for accordion and string orchestra exploring temporal layers and textures inspired by the shifting light of a glass mosaic
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    In Liquid... W. 26b (2008/2009) – 17 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: acc, pno
    Second version (2009)
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    Work Description Orchestral work for accordion and piano exploring a liquid feeling of time through shifting repetitions and tempo displacements
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    Premiere June 26, 2009 — Bjarke Mogensen and David Lau Magnussen

    In Liquid... W. 26 (2008) – 23 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: acc, pno
    Recomposition of In Liquid... (2003) for violin and piano
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    Work Description Orchestral work for accordion and piano exploring a liquid feeling of time through shifting repetitions and tempo displacements
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    Premiere February 15, 2009 — Bjarke Mogensen and David Lau Magnussen

    Koncert W. 10b (2001/2002) – 6.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.8 | Chamber
    Instrumentation: rec, acc
    Arrangement of original Koncert for clarinet, violin, cello and piano
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    Work Description Short concerto in three movements inspired by the Baroque style with a modern twist
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    Premiere August 24, 2002 — Bolette Roed, James Crabb

    Solo accordion(total 18 works)

    Solo (Acoustic)(total 16 works)

    Encore W. 65 (2024) – 7 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Original version for accordion solo including a short version
    Work Description Slow, mournful opening developing into insistent expression and returning to initial material in an outward-looking version
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    Premiere January 18, 2025 — Vincent van Amsterdam

    Encircled W. 52 (2018) – 6.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Original version for accordion solo dedicated to Hanzhi Wang
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    Work Description Poetic work for accordion solo inspired by the interaction between light and nature at the edge of the sea
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    Premiere October 22, 2018 — Hanzhi Wang

    Seasons W. 47 (2015-2016) – 24 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Collection of four works dedicated to Geir Draugsvoll and originally published individually, including Late Spring, Summer Storm, Autumn Rain, and Winter's Tale
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    Work Description A four-movement suite depicting the cycle of the seasons through lyrical poetry and diverse musical atmospheres ranging from delicate textures to intense passages
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    Late Spring W. 47.1 (2016) – 7 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Originally published as an individual work dedicated to Geir Draugsvoll; now part of the cycle Seasons
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    Work Description A musical depiction of late spring through lyrical poetry and diverse musical atmospheres ranging from delicate textures to intense passages
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    Summer Storm W. 47.2 (2016) – 5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Originally published as an individual work dedicated to Geir Draugsvoll; now part of the cycle Seasons
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    Work Description A musical depiction of late spring through lyrical poetry and diverse musical atmospheres ranging from delicate textures to intense passages
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    Winter's Tale W. 47.4 (2016) – 6 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Originally published as an individual work dedicated to Geir Draugsvoll; now part of the cycle Seasons
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    Work Description A musical depiction of late spring through lyrical poetry and diverse musical atmospheres ranging from delicate textures to intense passages
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    Match Girl W. 44 (2015) – 4.75 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Original version for accordion solo dedicated to Hanzhi Wang
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    Work Description Based on H.C. Andersen's tale, this expressive work for accordion solo captures the girl's ethereal visions and her final journey
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    Autumn Rain W. 47.3 (2015) – 5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Originally published as an individual work dedicated to Geir Draugsvoll; now part of the cycle Seasons
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    Work Description A musical depiction of late spring through lyrical poetry and diverse musical atmospheres ranging from delicate textures to intense passages
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    The Dying Child W. 4b (1998/2014) – 3.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Arrangement for accordion solo (2014) of the choir work Det døende Barn (1998)
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    Work Description Poignant arrangement utilizing major thirds as a foundational harmonic structure, inspired by H.C. Andersen's evocative poem
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    Premiere November 26, 2014 — Bjarke Mogensen

    Menuetto W. 27b.5 (2008/2014) – 6.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Final solo version (2014) of a movement originally from 8 Momenti Mobile (2008) for saxophone quartet
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    Work Description Features "rhythm across harmony" using sequences of triads, marking the transition from a traditional minuet into the development of the composer's later major-third based mobile technique
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    Momentum W. 43 (2014) – 11 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Original version (2014) for accordion solo
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    Work Description Solo work for accordion in three movements utilizing the mobile technique and exploring melodic transformations
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    6 Preludes W. 20b (2003/2013) – 15 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Arrangement for accordion solo (2013) of the original work for organ (2003) dedicated to David Lau Magnussen
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    Work Description Focus on melodic and harmonic sequences of major thirds, featuring long accelerandos that gradually transform the music into new expressive states
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    Cadenza W. 29c (2010/2012) – 3.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Solo version based on excerpts from the accordion concerto In Liquid... (2008 - 10)
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    Work Description Features repeating notes and bellows shakes in a descending chordal sequence, concluding with deep glissandos and a diverging two-voice coda
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    Premiere July 14, 2012 — Bjarke Mogensen

    Silenzio W. 40 (2003/2012) – 5.25 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Accordion solo version (2012) of the original work (2003)
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    Work Description Contemplative work inspired by Basho's death poem, capturing a state between dream and reality where consciousness wanders by unknown paths
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    Premiere July 14, 2012 — Bjarke Mogensen

    Passing W. 36 (2011-12) – 14 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Soloist: Accordion (amplified)
    Instrumentation: acc
    Original version for solo accordion, dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen
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    Work Description Three - movement work for accordion exploring repeating patterns, shifting registers, and a harmonic sequence based on major thirds
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    Premiere September 27, 2011 — Bjarke Mogensen

    Moto Immoto W. 35c (2009/2011) – 5.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: acc
    Version for accordion solo, rearranged from the original 2009 electroacoustic version
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    Work Description Solo work exploring motion in the motionless and an irreversible feeling of lost time and sorrow
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    Premiere April 6, 2011 — Rasmus Schjærff Kjøller

    Solo with electronics(total 2 works)

    Transition W. 62c (2022/2025) – 13.5 min ▼
    Cat. No. 4.3 | Electroacoustic
    Instrumentation: acc, elec
    Version for accordion and live-triggered electronics (orchestral samples) (2025)
    Work Description Work exploring the transition between life and death and the concept of time in relation to the still
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    Echoes off Cliffs W. 61 (2021) – 47 min ▼
    Cat. No. 4.3 | Electroacoustic
    Instrumentation: acc, elec
    Original version for accordion and live electronics
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    Work Description A large-scale work for accordion and live electronics exploring themes of geological and human time
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    Premiere June 2, 2021 — Bjarke Mogensen

    Arrangement (featuring accordion)(total 1 work)

    Recall A-3 (1968/1977/2015) – 10 min ▼
    Cat. No. 6.1 | Arrangement
    Soloist: Accordion (amplified)
    Instrumentation: fl, cl, bn, hrp, vn, va, vc, pno
    Arrangement (2015) for accordion and ensemble of the original concerto for accordion and orchestra (1968/1977)
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    Work Description Concerto for accordion and ensemble exploring Balkan folklore through childhood memories and 1960s Danish modernism
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      Premiere April 12, 2015 — Bjarke Mogensen and the The Danish Chamber Players

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