COMMISSIONED WORKS
The commissioning of new works of music has been a primary focus during the Nordic Journey project. In order to be a part of a living tradition, Jim has made it a priority to seek outstanding artists and to integrate their creations within the scope of his various recording and performance projects. It is this juxtaposition of new music, the discovery of forgotten and/or unknown works, and the sharing of more established repertoire that has provided the foundation of the ongoing Nordic endeavor. While most compositions from this list have already been performed, recorded, and eventually published under his direction, the work is not completed until all of this commissioned music has achieved a similar status.
Toccata on an American Folk Tune
Arthur Rhea (1919–2016)
1979
Duration: 4'
Published by ProOrgano
Premiered on April 25, 1980 at St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Recorded on American Classic Fantastic! in 2002 at The Presbyterian Church, Morristown, New Jersey, USA (Pro Organo #7187)
Variations for Organ
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2008
Duration: 14’
Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag GE 11636
Premiered at The University Chapel, Princeton University, New Jersey, USA, on March 6, 2010.
Recorded at Linköping Cathedral, Linköping, Sweden, on January 13, 2010, as part of Nordic Journey (Pro Organo #7239).
Canticle of the Sun (Two Sopranos and Organ)
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2011
Duration: 13’
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag C3662
Premiered at The University Chapel, Princeton University, New Jersey, USA, on February 23, 2012.
Recorded at Västerås Cathedral, Västerås, Sweden, on August 28, 2013, with sopranos Elise Figa and Virginia Hicks as a part of Nordic Journey Volume IV (Pro Organo # 7264).
Passacaglia for Organ
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2011
Duration: 15’
Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag GE 12115
Premiered at The University Chapel, Princeton University, New Jersey, USA, on February 23, 2012.
Recorded at Västerås Cathedral, Västerås, Sweden, on August 28, 2013, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume IV (Pro Organo #7264).
A Part Of My Heritage
Mårten Jansson (b. 1965)
2012
Duration: 7.40’
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag in The Nordic Journey Series C4322
Premiered at Härnösand Cathedral, Härnösand, Sweden, on March 4, 2012, as a part of a broadcast by Swedish Radio.
Recorded at Skara Cathedral, Skara, Sweden, on August 24, 2013, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume III (Pro Organo #7263).
Lamentation
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2012
Duration: 8’
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag C3635
Premiered at Turku Cathedral, Turku, Finland, on July 23, 2013, as a part of the Turku Organ Festival.
Recorded at Västerås Cathedral, Västerås Sweden, on August 27, 2013, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume IV (Pro Organo #7264).
Toccata XIII
Thomas Åberg(b. 1952)
2013
Duration: 5.40’
Scheduled to be published by Norsk Musikforlag in The Nordic Journey Series Volume III later in 2021.
Premiered at Harvard University Memorial Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, on March 25, 2014.
Recorded at Kalmar Cathedral, Kalmar, Sweden, on April 29, 2015, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume V (Pro Organo #7271).
Dalabilder
Hornlåt
Gånglåt
Nils Lindberg (b. 1933
2014
Duration: 11’
Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag GE12863
Premiered at St. Paul’s Church, Helsinki, Finland, on November 14, 2015, as a part of the Organo Novo Festival of Contemporary Music.
Recorded at Kalmar Cathedral, Kalmar, Sweden, on April 30, 2015, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume V (Pro Organo #7271).
Summer Fantasy
Sven-Ingvart Mikkelsen (b. 1955)
2014
Duration: 6’
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag in The Nordic Journey Series C4322
Premiered at Copenhagen Cathedral, Copenhagen, Denmark, on April 18, 2015.
Recorded at Kalmar Cathedral, Kalmar, Sweden, on April 27, 2015, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume V (Pro Organo #7271).
Intermezzo
Pauli í Sandagerði (b. 1955)
2014
Duration: 4’
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag in The Nordic Journey Series C4322
Premiered at Lagerquist Concert Hall, Pacific Coast University, Tacoma, Washington, USA, on March 1, 2015.
Recorded at Kalmar Cathedral, Kalmar, Sweden, on April 28, 2015, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume V (Pro Organo #7271).
Toccata Grande II
Kjell Mørk Karlsen (b. 1947)
2014
Duration: 6.30’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 13601
Premiered at Uppsala Cathedral, Uppsala, Sweden, on October 4, 2014.
Recorded at Kalmar Cathedral, Kalmar, Sweden, on April 26, 2015, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume V (Pro Organo #7271).
Nordic Fanfare
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2015
Duration: 7.30’
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag CP3712
Premiered at Lagerquist Concert Hall, Pacific Coast University, Tacoma, Washington, USA, on March 1, 2015.
Recorded at Kalmar Cathedral, Kalmar, Sweden, on April 28, 2015, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume V (Pro Organo #7271).
Canon, Partite, & Fuga Per Organo Sopra Il Chorale
Sen Suven Suloisuutta
Mauri Viitala (b. 1948)
2015
Duration: 19’
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag in The Nordic Journey Series C4322
Premiered at St. Paul’s Church, Helsinki, Finland, on November 14, 2015, as a part of the Organo Novo Festival of Contemporary Music.
Recorded at Turku Cathedral, Turku, Finland, on June 22, 2016, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VI (Pro Organo #7279).
Fantasia um Ísland, farsælda Frón
Hildigunnur Rúnarsdóttir (b. 1964)
2015
Duration: 5’
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag in The Nordic Journey Series C4322
Premiered at Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland, as a part of the International Organ Summer Festival on June 28, 2015.
Recorded at Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland, on November 7, 2018, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VIII (Pro Organo #7285).
Hymn for St. Olaf (Violin, Oboe and Organ), Op. 176
Kjell Mørk Karlsen (b. 1947)
2015
Duration: 9’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 14320
Premiered at Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway, on August 15, 2015, with Arnulf Johansen, oboe, and Ola Lindseth, violin.
Recorded at Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway, on August 24, 2017, with Arnulf Johansen, oboe, and Ola Lindseth, violin as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VII (Pro Organo #7285).
Partita brevis 6 (Recorders and Organ), op. 110.6
Kjell Mørk Karlsen (b. 1947)
2015
Duration: 12’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 14374
Premiered at Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway, on August 24, 2016, with Caroline Eldsten Dahl, recorders.
Recorded at Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway, on August 24, 2017, with Caroline Eldsten Dahl, recorders as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VII (Pro Organo #7285).
Hymnus Grande, op. 180
Kjell Mørk Karlsen (b. 1947)
2015
Duration: 17’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 13890
Premiered at Kalmar Cathedral, Kalmar, Sweden, on April 9, 2016.
Scheduled to be recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 8, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Rhapsodie sur Ramus virens olivarum
Santeri Siimes (b. 1981)
2016
Duration: 13’-14.40’
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag in The Nordic Journey Series C4322
Premiered at Turku Cathedral, Turku, Finland, on June 21, 2016.
Recorded at Turku Cathedral, Turku, Finland, on June 22, 2016, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VI (Pro Organo #7279).
Variations and Fugue on a Danish Folk Tune
Sven-Ingvart Mikkelsen (b. 1955)
2016
Duration: 9’
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag in The Nordic Journey Series C4322
Premiered at The Chapel of Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerød, Denmark, on July 17, 2016.
Recorded at Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway, on August 24, 2017, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VII (Pro Organo #7285).
Reflexer I dalaton
Hymn från norra Dalarna
Danslek
Riddarvisa
Låt från Leksand
Nils Lindberg (b. 1933)
2016
Duration: 13.30’
Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag GE 13065
Premiered at Östersund Church, Östersund, Sweden, on November 1, 2017, as a part of a broadcast by Swedish Radio.
Recorded at Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland, on November 7, 2018, as part of Nordic Journey Volume VIII (Pro Organo #7287).
Symphonia Aurora Borealis (Organ with optional Solo Soprano)
Dark
Dawn
Day
Dusk
Dark
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2016-2017
Duration: 47’
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag ISMN-979-0-2612-4537-1
Premiered at Lund Cathedral, Lund, Sweden, on July 10, 2017, with soprano Helena Ek.
Recorded at Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway, on August 28, 2017, with soprano Helena Ek as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VII (Pro Organo #7285).
Den signade dag (Soprano and Organ)
Den signade dag
Visa på väg
Har du din lampa redo
Nils Lindberg (b. 1933)
2017
Duration: 13’
Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag GE 13490
Premiered at Östersund Church, Östersund, Sweden, on November 1, 2017, with soprano Helena Ek as a part of a broadcast by Swedish Radio.
Recorded at Olaus Petri Church, Örebro, Sweden, with soprano Helena Ek as a part of Nordic Journey Volume IX (Pro Organo #7290).
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
Mårten Jansson (b. 1965)
2017
Duration: 5‘
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag in The Nordic Journey Series C4322
Premiered at Lund Cathedral, Lund, Sweden, on July 10, 2017.
Recorded at Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway, on August 26, 2017, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VII (Pro Organo #7285).
Three Settings of Folk Themes from Greenland
Umiaq
Qajaq
Ajukutook
Kristian Blak (b. 1947)
2017
Duration: 8.30’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 1466 in the Nordic Journey Series Volume II
Premiered at Havnar Kirkja, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, on August 12, 2018 as a part of Summertónar.
Recorded at Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VIII (Pro
Organo #7287).
A Sound of the Faroe Islands
Pauli í Sandagerði (b. 1955)
2017
Duration: 8.30’
Published by Norsk Musikkforlag AS N.M.O. 1466 in The Nordic Journey Series Volume II
Premiered at Havnar Kirkja, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, on August 18, 2018, as a part of Summartónar.
Recorded at Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland, on November 8, 2018, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VIII (Pro Organo #7287).
Himna smiður
Sigurður Sævarsson (b. 1963)
2017-2018
Duration: 9’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 1466 in The Nordic Journey Series Volume II
Premiered at Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland, on September 29, 2018.
Recorded at Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland, on November 8, 2018, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VIII (Pro Organo #7287).
Nordic Variations
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2018
Duration: 4.40’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O 1466 in The Nordic Journey Series Volume II
Premiered at the Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø, Norway, on June 12, 2018.
Recorded at Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland, on November 8, 2018, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VIII (Pro Organo #7287).
Paraphrase on the Swedish Children’s Song “Ekorren” (The Squirrel)
Anders S. Börjesson (b. 1975)
“Ekorren” (The Squirrel) by Alice Tegnér (1864-1943)
2018
Duration: 10’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O 14666 in The Nordic Journey Series Volume II
Premiered at Mariestad Cathedral, Mariestad, Sweden, on May 29, 2019, as a part of a broadcast by Swedish Radio.
Recorded at Olaus Petri Church, Örebro, Sweden, on February 20, 2020, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume IX (Pro Organo #7290).
Who Can Sail Without A Wind
Lars Karlsson (b. 1953)
2018
Duration: 7’
Published by Fennica Gehrman 55011-507-1
Premiered at Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland, on September 29, 2018.
Recorded at Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland, on November 7, 2018, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume VIII (Pro Organo # 7287).
Fanfare & Chaconne
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2018
Duration: 5.30’
Will be published by Norsk Musikforlag AS
Premiered at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Visby, Gotland, Sweden, on August 15, 2018.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 9, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Variations on the Danish folk tune “En yndig og frydefuld sommertid”
Christian Præstholm (b. 1972)
2018
Duration: 18.20’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O 14666 in The Nordic Journey Series Volume II
Premiered at Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan), Stockholm, Sweden, on May 26, 2019.
Recorded at Sct. Mortens Kirke, Randers, Denmark, on February 25, 2020, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume X (Pro Organo #7292).
Fantasi over brudedans fra Sønderho (Fantasia on bridal dance from Sønderho)
Christian Præstholm (b. 1972)
2018
Duration: 5’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 14666 in The Nordic Journey Series Volume II
Premiered at Vestervig Kirke, Vestervig, Denmark, on August 10, 2019.
Recorded at Sct. Mortens Kirke, Randers, Denmark, on February 25, 2020, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume X (Pro Organo #7292).
Sinfonia Danica (Organ Symphony No. 6), Op. 193
Initium
Ludus Danica
Hymnus Danica
Comp
Kjell Mørk Karlsen (b. 1947)
2018
Duration: 22’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 14666
Premiered at Sct. Mortens Kirke, Randers, Denmark, on August 13, 2019.
Recorded at Sct. Mortens Kirke, Randers, Denmark, on February 24, 2020, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume X (Pro Organo #7292).
Lingua
Gunner Andreas Kristinsson (b. 1976)
2018
Duration: 6.30’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O 14666 in The Nordic Journey Series Volume II
Premiered at Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland, on September 29, 2018.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 9, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Prelude and Fugue Over an Icelandic folk song
Hildigunnur Rúnnarsdóttir (b. 1964)
2019
Duration: 3’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 14666 in The Nordic Journey Series Volume II
Premiered at Reykjavík Cathedral, Reykjavík, Iceland, on October 7, 2021.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 9, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Toccata XIX
Thomas Åberg (b. 1952)
2019
Duration: 3.30’
Scheduled to be published in the upcoming The Nordic Journey Series Volume III later in 2021.
Premiered at Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan), Stockholm, Sweden, on May 26, 2019.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 10, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Gangar Fanfares
Gunnar Idenstam (b. 1961)
2019
Duration: 4.30’
Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag GE 13496
Premiered at Mariestad Cathedral, Mariestad, Sweden, on May 29, 2019, as a part of a broadcast for Swedish Radio.
Recorded at Olaus Petri Church, Örebro, Sweden, on February 20, 2020, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume IX (Pro Organo #7290).
The Ballad of St. George and the Dragon
Gunnar Idenstam (b. 1961)
2019
Duration: 7.20’
Published by Gerhmans Musikforlag GE 13496
Premiered at Mariestad Cathedral, Mariestad, Sweden, on May 29, 2019, as a part of a broadcast by Swedish Radio.
Recorded at Olaus Petri Church, Örebro, Sweden, on February 20, 2020, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume IX (Pro Organo #7290).
Vocalise (Soprano and Organ)
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2019
Duration: 7’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 14632
Premiered at Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan), Stockholm, Sweden on May 26, 2019, with soprano Helena Ek.
Recorded at Olaus Petri Church, Örebro, Sweden on February 20, 2020, with soprano Helena Ek as a part of Nordic Journey Volume IX (Pro Organo #7290).
Tears of Stone
Sigurður Sævarsson (b. 1963)
2019
Duration: 5.30’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 14666 in The Nordic Journey Series Volume II
Premiered at Kallio Church, Helsinki, Finland on July 29, 2019, as a part of Helsinki Organ Summer.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 9, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Prelude Aria and Fugue
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2019
Duration: 12’
To be published by Norsk Musikforlag AS
Premiered at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 7, 2021.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 10, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Toccata/The Holy Spirit (updated version)
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2019
Duration: 7.30’
To be published by Gehrmans Musikforlag
Premiered at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 7, 2021.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 10, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Paraphrase sur Ecce magnus presbiter
Santeri Siimes (b. 1981)
2020
Duration : 10.30’-12’
Published by Norsk Musikforlag AS N.M.O. 14666 in The Nordic Journey Series Volume II
Premiered at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 7, 2021.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 9, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Rain
Sigurður Sævarsson (b. 1963)
2020
Duration: 8.30’
To be published by Norsk Musikforlag AS in the upcoming The Nordic Journey Series Volume III
later in 2021.
Premiered at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 7, 2021.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 9, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Fugue on the Copenhagen Town Hall Carillon
Christian Præstholm (b. 1972)
2020
Duration: 6’
To be published by Norsk Musikforlag AS in the upcoming The Nordic Journey Series Volume III later in 2021.
Premiered at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland on November 7, 2021
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 8, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Three Angels Were Singing Variations on the German folk song “Es Sungen drei Engel” for organ Greet
Lasse Toft Eriksen (b. 1978)
2020
12’
Publishing information to be determined.
Recording to be determined.
Prelude and Fugue in G minor
John Granlund (1888-1962)
Fugue Completed by Walter Hilse (b. 1941)
2020
Duration: 7’
To be published by Edition Tilli later in 2021.
Premiered at Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki, Finland, on August 8, 2021, as a part of Helsinki Organ Summer.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 8, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Variations on the folk melody “Skön Anna”
Markus Malmgren (b. 1972)
2020
Duration: 15’
To be published by Norsk Musikforlag AS in the upcoming The Nordic Journey Series Volume III later in 2021.
Premiered at Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki, Finland, on August 8, 2021, as a part of Helsinki Organ Summer.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 9, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Sinfonia Sveciae (Organ Symphony No. 7), op. 205 Preambulum Sveciae
Kjell Mørk Karlsen (b. 1947)
2020-2021
Duration : 23’
To be published by Norsk Musikforlag AS
Scheduled to be premiered on March 31, 2022, at Uranienborg Church, Oslo, Norway.
Future recording to be determined.
Cavetina e vivace
Jack Mattsson (1954-2007)
Transcribed for organ by Lars Karlsson (b. 1953)
1985/2021
Duration: 4.30’
Publishing information to be determined
Scheduled to be premiered at Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki, Finland, on August 8, 2021, as a part of Helsinki Organ Summer.
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland, on November 9, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI.
Dance Suite
Olli Saari (b. 1990)
In progress during 2021
Estimated Duration: 10’
Publication to be determined
Scheduled to be premiered at St. Martin’s Church, Turku, Finland on October 20, 2022.
Scheduled to be recorded at St. Martin’s Church, Turku, Finland on October 19, 2022, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XIII.
Cantabile
Fredrik Sixten (b. 1962)
2021
Estimated Duration: xx'
Publication to be determined
Premiered at Helsinki Cathedral on August 8, 2021
Recorded at Central Pori Church, Pori, Finland on November 9, 2021, as a part of Nordic Journey Volume XI
Cantor Major
Urmas Sisask (b. 19xx)
2021
Estimated Duration: xx'
Publication to be determined
To be premiered and recorded in Ulm, Germany in 2023