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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
Orchestral music by Fred Jonny Berg
"When they all meet, the celebration may begin." - FJB
– Fred Jonny Berg is a major musical discovery. It would be necessary to rewind to the 1940s and Malcolm Arnold to find an emerging composer of such exceeding promise. His compositions are confidently tonal, fluently melodious and possessed of virtually supernatural penetrative power. The flute works receive achingly beautiful, indeed enchanting, performances from Emily Beynon and the Philharmonia under Vladimir Ashkenazy (Berg conducts the other pieces). This set is recommended for any collector seeking the refined side of contemporary music.
La Scena, Canada, November, 2009
The works on this page include the repertoire for symphony orchestra.
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Fred Jonny Berg - Biography
Chronological list | Reviews
Lost in September Op.17
2-2-2-2- 4-3-3-1 timp perc str
Piano Concerto no.1 "Anxiety" Op.24
2-2-2-2- 4-2-3-1 timp solo pf str
Randi Op.27
2-2-2-2 4-2-3-1 timp arp perc: 3 str*
Pastorale Op.32 No.1
2-2-2-2 4-2-3-1 timp - harp - str**
About my Grandfather Op.37
2-2-2-2 4-1 (tb) timp perc:2 arp str*
Distant Words Op.43b
cl. in Bb - vl. 1 - vl.2 - vla - vlc - cb
Piano Concerto no.2 "Urge" Op.44
2-2-2-2 4-2-3-1 timp solo pf str*
Piano Concerto no.3 "Monster" Op.45
2-2-2-2(alt. c. fg) 4-2-3-1 timp perc:1 solo pf str*
Warning Zero Op.54b
3(1)-2-5(1)-3(1) alt sax. 4-3-3-1 euph. - timp - perc: 4 - str.**
Vicino alla Montagna Op.58b
2-2-2-2 4-2-3-1 timp perc:2 str**
Flute Mystery Op.66a
Alto flute in G - arp - str
Flute Mystery Op.66b
Fl - arp - str**
Flute Concerto No.1 Op.70
1-2-2-2 4-0-0-1 timp - perc:1 (t. bells) - g. har. - harp - org - str**
Four Elements from Hedmark Op.85
2-2-2-3(1) 3-2-3-1 timp (3 kettle drums) - perc: 2 - harp - violin solo - cello solo - str
Sheet music under production:
In the Twilight Op.3
3(1)-4(1)-3(1)-3 4-2-4
People of Blue Dimension Op.4b
3(1)-2-2-3(1) 4-4-3-1 timp harp perc:3 str
Lyric Pieces Op.32
2-2-2-2 4-2-3-1 timp perc camp harp
Euphoric Pieces Op.33
2-2-2-2 4-2-3 timp perc harp
Flute Concerto No.2 Op.80
1-2-4(2)-3(1) 4-4-3-1 timp - perc:3 (t. bells) - harp - mar - org - str
Remote Galaxy Op.81
2 flutes, 2 bassoons, Glass Harmonica, Tubular Bells, Timpani, Perc:2, Harp, Viola da gamba, Strings
* Available on the recording About my Grandfather
Joachim Knoph (Piano) & Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Ari Rasilainen (Conductor)
** Available on the recording Flute Mystery
Emily Beynon (Flute), Catherine Beynon (Harp), Philharmonia Orchestra, Vladimir Ashkenazy (Conductor)
The album Flute Mystery (Beynon/Ashkenazy/Berg) was nominated for a Grammy 2010.
From the premiere of Flute Concerto No.1 Op.70 in London with composer Fred Jonny Berg,
flutist Emily Beynon, conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Philharmonia Orchestra.
"Fred Jonny Berg is a major musical discovery. It would be necessary to rewind to the 1940s and Malcolm Arnold to find an emerging composer of such exceeding promise. His compositions are confidently tonal, fluently melodious and possessed of virtually supernatural penetrative power. The flute works receive achingly beautiful, indeed enchanting, performances from Emily Beynon and the Philharmonia under Vladimir Ashkenazy (Berg conducts the other pieces). This set is recommended for any collector seeking the refined side of contemporary music"
La Scena, Canada, November, 2009
"The performances, it need hardly be said given the stature of the musicians, are impeccable. Emily Beynon is as good a flute player as has walked the earth, and she clearly enjoys playing this music. Few recordings have given me such pleasure."
PAN Magazine, September 2009
Listen to "Flute Mystery"
Catherine & Emily Beynon | Vladimir Ashkenazy | Artists on Flute Mystery
Photos: Keith Saunders
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