Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen

Abstractions

The titles of this three-movement work are abstractions where visual experiences are thought to be recreated as music, i.e. an abstract presentation of a motif, similar to an abstract image where one cannot immediately see the similarity.

The first movement is inspired by the northern lights. It constantly changes in colour and shape.
The title of the second movement is a play with the word "rock" is a well-known word describing a musical genre.But it is also a giant stone or a part of a mountain.
The titles of this three-movement work are abstractions where visual experiences are thought to be recreated as music, i.e. an abstract presentation of a motif, similar to an abstract image where one cannot immediately see the similarity.