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Total 36 works
The Breeze W. 66 (2024) – 5.5 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
Instrumentation: pno
Original work for piano solo, composed for the composer's son, Balder
Work Description Work inspired by a warm summer wind, featuring shifting tempos and playful melodic calls
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Premiere May 29, 2025 — David Lau Magnussen

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

Til Ofelia W. 59 (2020) – 6 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
Instrumentation: pno
Original version for piano solo composed for the composer's daughter, Ofelia
Work Description Heartfelt and contemplative work featuring a fluid sense of time over repeating chords and crossing rhythmic patterns
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Premiere September 6, 2020 — David Magnussen

L'eau W. 54 (2019) – 12 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
Instrumentation: gtr
Original version for guitar solo dedicated to Niklas Johansen
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Work Description Organic movement inspired by water, featuring a melody that increases in tempo and a sorrowful middle section moving downward before a final build-up to a culmination
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Premiere September 29, 2020 — Niklas Johansen

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

Three Pieces W. 50 (2017-18) – 13 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
Instrumentation: pno
Collection of three works originally published individually, including Prelude, Nocturne, and Serenade with the final movement dedicated to Pia Thomsen
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Work Description A suite of three expressive movements - Prelude, Nocturne, and Serenade - which can be performed as a cycle or individually
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Premiere June 21, 2018 — Anne Mette Stæhr

Prelude (Three Pieces) W. 50. 1 (2018) – 4.5 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
Instrumentation: pno
Originally published as an individual work; now part of the cycle Three Pieces
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Work Description An expressive piano prelude which can be performed individually or as the first movement of the cycle Three Pieces
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Premiere June 21, 2018 — Anne Mette Stæhr

Nocturne (Three Pieces) W. 50. 2 (2018) – 4 min ▼
Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
Instrumentation: pno
Originally published as an individual work; now part of the cycle Three Pieces
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Work Description An expressive piano nocturne which can be performed individually or as the second movement of the cycle Three Pieces
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    Premiere June 21, 2018 — Anne Mette Stæhr

    Serenade (Three Pieces) W. 50. 3 (2017) – 3 min ▼
    Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
    Instrumentation: pno
    Originally published as an individual work dedicated to Pia Thomsen; now part of the cycle Three Pieces
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    Work Description An expressive piano serenade dedicated to Pia Thomsen which can be performed individually or as the final movement of the cycle Three Pieces
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      Premiere June 21, 2018 — Anne Mette Stæhr

      Fast Track W. 49b (2017) – 5 min ▼
      Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
      Instrumentation: org
      Original version for organ, composed simultaneously with the version for sheng and accordion
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      Work Description Repetitive and minimalistic work based on fast broken chords and shifting rhythmic patterns
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      Premiere September 17, 2017 — David Lau Magnussen

      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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      6 Preludes W. 20c (2003/2013) – 15 min ▼
      Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
      Instrumentation: pno
      Arrangement for piano solo (2013) of the original work for organ with one manual and pedals (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. 36b (2011/2012) – 4.25 min ▼
      Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
      Instrumentation: org
      Arrangement for solo organ of the first movement of Passing, dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen - score not yet available
      Work Description Single-movement mobile for organ exploring repeating patterns and a harmonic sequence based on major thirds
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        Turn W. 38 (2011) – 12.5 min ▼
        Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
        Instrumentation: pno
        Original version for piano solo dedicated to David Lau Magnussen
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        Work Description Three virtuosic movements for piano solo based on the Mobile II material, exploring layered tempos and lyrical themes
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        Premiere March 14, 2013 — David Lau Magnussen

        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

        Silenzio W. 19b (2003/2010) – 5.25 min ▼
        Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
        Instrumentation: va
        Viola solo version (2010) 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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        Silenzio W. 19c (2003/2010) – 5.25 min ▼
        Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
        Instrumentation: vn
        Violin 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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        Hymn W. 30b (2009) – 1.5 min ▼
        Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
        Instrumentation: perc
        Short version for carillon of Hymn for brass quintet
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        Work Description Work for carillon beginning with a chorale and featuring independent musical layers in different tempos and time signatures
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        Nocturne W. 25 (2007) – 6.5 min ▼
        Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
        Instrumentation: pno
        Original version (2007)
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        Work Description Lyrical work in three parts for piano solo, exploring a state between gentle arpeggios, a dense musical fog, and varied melodic returns
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        Premiere September 20, 2009 — David Lau Magnussen

        Intermezzo - B.a.c.h. W. 24 (2005) – 6 min ▼
        Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
        Instrumentation: pno
        Original version (2005)
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        Work Description Piano piece inspired by Brahms's intermezzi and Bach, characterized by rhythmic shifts and a sense of continuous energy
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        Premiere December 1, 2005 — Jens Ramsing

        6 Preludes W. 20 (2003) – 15 min ▼
        Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
        Instrumentation: org
        Original work for organ with one manual and pedals 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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        Premiere March 3, 2026 — David Lau Magnussen

        Silenzio W. 19 (2003) – 5.25 min ▼
        Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
        Instrumentation: vc
        Original work for solo cello (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 November 12, 2011 — Toke Møldrup

        Sand Drifting W. 9 (2000) – 7 min ▼
        Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
        Instrumentation: ob
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        Premiere February 20, 2001 — Kristine Vestergaard

        Draghæ prep. (1996) – 3 min ▼
        Cat. No. 2.9 | Solo
        Instrumentation: pno
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        Premiere December 1, 1997 — Martin Lohse

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