Below you will find the repertoire for the courses in 2025. Sheet music have been sent out by e-mail. Remember to print out the sheet music and practice well with your teacher before you come to Valdres to get the best possible benefit from the course! Contact ole.rasmus.bjerke@sommersymfoni.no if you have questions about the repertoire and sheet music.
1st period
Strykerkurs:
- Handel, George Friedrich (1685-1759), from «Water Music», 2. Bouree, 3. Hornpipe, 4. Finale
- Asheim, Nils Henrik (1960-), Skisser fra fjæra, 1. Tidevann, 2. Kråkebolle, 3. Krabbeklo, 4. Sang i skjell, 5. Sjøstjerne, 6. Fiskestim, 7. Tidevann (avslutning)
- Piazzola, Astor (1921-1992), Libertango
NBSO Kammerstrykerne:
- Asheim, Nils Henrik (1960-), Etyder over tiden, 1.sats: «Her og nå»
- Bantock, Sir Granville (1868-1946), Scenes from the Scottish Highlands, 1.sats: Strathspey
Valdres international academy:
For all:
- Grieg, Edvard (1843-1907), From Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22
- Smetana, Bedřich (1824-1884), Strykekvartett nr.1 i e-moll, 2. Allegro moderato a la Polka
In addition, everyone plays either Sibelius or Tsjajkovski:
- Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957), Romanse i C-dur for strykere, Op.42
or
- Tsjajkovskij, Pjotr (1840-1893), Souvenir de Florence, Op.70, 3. Allegretto moderato
In addition, everyone plays in one of the following baroque orchestras:
Orchestra 1:
- Vivaldi, Antonio (1678-1741), Konsert i a-moll, Op.3 nr. 8, fra "L'estro armonico", 1. Allegro, 2. Larghetto e spiritoso, 3. Allegro
- Gluck, Christoph Willibald (1714-1787), Fra Orfeus og Euridice, Wq.30, “Che Farò senza Euridice”
Orchestra 2:
- Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750), Konsert for 2 fioliner i d-moll, BWV 1043, 1. Vivace, 2. Largo ma non tanto, 3. Allegro
- Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750), From Matteus-pasjonen, BWV 244, “Erbarme Dich”
Chamber music elective:
- An overview of the repertoire, sheet music and groups has been sent out by e-mail
2nd period
GNIST international summer course:
- Dag Wirén (1905-1986), Serenade for strykere, Op. 11, 4. Marcia
- Nyhus, Sven (1932-2023) / Arr. Rybak, Alexander (1986-), Bergrosa
- Sjostakovitsj, Dimitrij (1906-1975) / Arr. Ib Lauritz Jenssen Smørås (2009-), Fem stykker for 2 fioliner og piano, 5. Polka
- Kraggerud, Henning (1973-), Last Rose of Summer
- Chamber music repertoire, An overview of the repertoire, sheet music and groups has been sent out by e-mail
Valdres international academy 2009-2011:
- Villoldo, Ángel (1861-1919), El Choclo
- Piazzolla, Astor (1921-1992), Oblivion
- Scarpino, José (1896-1974), Canaro en Paris
- Trad, La Partida
- Chamber music repertoire, An overview of the repertoire, sheet music and groups has been sent out by e-mail
Valdres international academy 2000-2008:
- Chamber music repertoire, An overview of the repertoire, sheet music and groups has been sent out by e-mail
- Tsjajkovskij, Pjotr (1840-1893), Souvenir de Florence, Op.70, 2. Adagio cantabile e con moto, 4. Allegro vivac
Valdres international academy - Intensive chamber music course:
- Chamber music repertoire, An overview of the repertoire, sheet music and groups has been sent out by e-mail