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Reminiscence
Reminiscence is mvt. 2 from
Flute Concerto No.1 Op.70
- dedicated to Emily Beynon.
Composer: Fred Jonny Berg
- Berg is one of a handful of composers who are able to create the rare experience of enchanted silence in their music – Berg's Flute Concerto No.1 Op.70 contains several such moments. Even though his tools are a "conventional" orchestra using "conventional" instruments, an unreal atmosphere of calm and celestial flight arises. One of the most fascinating aspects in this regard is that he does not use any minimalist or modernist devices at all; he simply allows the music and its inner qualities to speak in full. In our current age of constant hectic activity, where it is barely permitted to think a complete thought, music such as this is of the greatest importance: it gives the listener the chance to experience time as a benefit and not as a punishment. The concerto is dedicated to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's eminent flautist Emily Beynon, and it received its premier performance in London in February 2009.
- Wolfgang Plagge
Reminiscence - Information page
Not really Gone
Ragnvald Jacobsen (1905-1997)
Composer: Fred Jonny Berg
Not really Gone is a part of the four movements symphonic poem About my Grandfather Op.37 - written in memory of the composer´s grandfather who was a semi-professional athletic. Hence the titles of the movements. He often trained athletics with his grandson.
This work has appeared in the movie Montagna con Forza as well as on the CD with the same name, About my Grandfather.
Not really Gone - Information page
Memorable premiere with Beynon, Ashkenazy & Philharmonia Orchestra.
For Symbiophonic, this evening will enter history as one of the greatest and most memorable Events ever.
In addition to sparkling performances of Sibelius' Karelia Suite Op.11 & Symphony No.7 op.105, harpist Catherine Beynon, flutist Emily Beynon & Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy gave exceptional performances of Fred Jonny Berg's Flute Concerto No.1 Op.70 (world premiere), Heart Op.27 No.5 (UK premiere) & Flute Mystery Op.66b (UK premiere). The audience responded with enthusiastic and lasting applause.
The concert program and program notes can be read/downloaded here: Program Sibelius & Berg in London
– I will never forget this Evening, and the most important for me is that the music has been performed and made available for an audience by artists I treasure very highly.
Fred Jonny Berg
The concert was supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Utenriksdepartementet) and Innovation Norway (Innovasjon Norge).
Photo: Tarjei Abelsen, Saltenposten. Read the article
Related information:
Program Sibelius & Berg in London
Sheet music available for download
