Currently, Rebecka is working with studio-produced music for digital distribution. In 2025 she will release the single “Eurydice in the Beach”, a pop song that refers to the opera Orpheus. This will be followed with other singles that make critical commentary on the canon of opera and classical music.
Previously, most of Rebecka’s work has consisted of score music composed for chamber music ensembles, chamber orchestras, or wind orchestras. You can listen to several of the works from the links down below.
Several of the scores are available at:
Musikkforlagene
NB Noter
If you do not find the score you are looking for, please get in touch: rebecka.ahvenniemi@gmail.com
LIST OF WORKS (A SELECTION):
Mixed ensemble/ instrumental chamber music:
Sonatiner til tidens ende (2023) for piano and cello [13′], WP: 24/4-2023 Cikada, Marmorsalen, Sentralen, Oslo; Kenneth Karlson and Torun Stavseng
Concert for Triangle and Orchestra in a Box (2022) for percussion, violin, and double bass or cello [9′], WP: 24/10-2022 Troldsalen på Troldhaugen, Bergen; Owen Weaver, Jutta Morgenstern, and Callum Jennings
Sonate i Pippi-form (2020) for piano and violin, WP: 25/10-2021 Avgarde, Bergen Offentlige Bibliotek, Bergen; Jutta Morgenstern and Signe Bakke
Wuthering Modes (Not Moods) (2017) for string quartet, WP: 26/9-2017 Ultima, Salt; Améi Quartet
https://open.spotify.com/track/3VSlAtYXQ7DpoWKDj0sf6R
(Recording: BIT20 at Troldhaugen)
The Death of a Christmas Tree (2014) graphic score for any ensemble, WP: 14/12-2014 Ny Musikk Oslo; Tøyen Fil og Klafferi
Encounters (2014) for two female voices and to percussionists [55′] WP: 8/11-2014 Østre, Bergen; Hilde Annine Hasselberg, Natalie Sandtorv, Øyvind Skarbø, Manuel Hofstätter
https://open.spotify.com/track/4pCqRnYIIkly5bWDrvorLJ
(“L’operette d’amour”, voice: Hilde Annine Hasselbeg, percussion: Manuel Hofstätter)
Tacit-Citat-ion (2013/2019) for string quartet [6’30”]
WP: 12/4-2013 Gunnar Sævigssal, Griegakademiet, Bergen; BIT20
https://open.spotify.com/track/7iaHbL54CSTZZFtpiOAbAX
(Recording: BIT20 at Troldhaugen)
Eight Seasons (2012) for string quartet [12′]
WP: 12/9-2012 Parkteatret, Oslo; Quatuor Bozzini
Silans (2007) for flute, triangle, bassoon and jew’s harp
WP: 8/12-2007, AVGARDE, USF Verftet, Bergen; Sofya Dudaeva, Craig Farr, Anthony Ringdal and Audun Bruflot
Vocal music:
Et imaginært komponisthjem (2022) for soprano, piano, percussion, violin, and double bass [30′] WP: 24/10-2022 Troldsalen på Troldhaugen, Bergen; Ingeborg Aadland, Knut Christian Jansson, Owen Weaver, Jutta Morgenstern, and Callum Jennings
Messe pour les racines (2022) for 8-voice choir and sinfonietta: flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, ciola, cello and double bass [20′] WP: 29/7-2022 Olavsfest, Vår frue kirke, Trondheim; Norges Ungdomskor and Trondheim Sinfonietta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVsr1Fm-qKI
Soundtrack of an Imaginary Opera (2022), album consisting of 6 works, for 2 female voices, barytone, guitar, synth, percussion, violin, and cello [26′] WP (release): 10/6-2022 Ravello; WP: 10/11-2022 Bergen Kjøtt, Bergen; Elisabeth Holmertz, Martina Starr-Lassen, Ørjan Hartveit, Ole André Farstad, Erik Håkon Halvorsen, Owen Weaver, Jutta Morgenstern, and Agnese Rugevica
https://open.spotify.com/album/7IlbDtAOgHfQFqBz6O4ZTv
Requiem for Mimì and Other Women Who Died in Opera (2021) for 4 female and 4 male voices [18′] WP: 29/4-2021 Only Connect, Vår Frue kirke, Trondheim; Trondheim Vokalensemble
https://vimeo.com/543973289
Opera Trailer: Beyoncé and Beyond (2018) for soprano, mezzo soprano, baritone, percussion, acoustic guitar, violin, and viola [15′] WP: 9/3-2018 Bergen Nasjonale Opera co. Borealis, Cornerteateret, Bergen; Elisabeth Holmertz, Loré Lixenberg, Hallvor Festervoll Melien, Jennifer Torrence, Ole Martin Huser-Olsen, Vilde Sandve Alnæs, and Inga Margrete Aas
https://soundcloud.com/rebecka-sofia-ahvenniemi/opera-trailer-beyonce-and-beyond_workshop_8thjan2018
(Recording from a workshop)
The Pillow Book (2017) for choir, tuba, percussion, and solo voice [20′] WP: 29/11-2017 Korskirken, Bergen; Collegium Musicum, Erik Gjerdevik, Manuel Hofstätter, and Irene Kristin Winter
Dada-aria (2016) for mezzo soprano [5′] WP: 11/8-2016 NMK, Landmark, Bergen; Melis Jaatinen
https://open.spotify.com/track/7Hj7l9vlN4zpHm7kNSLVXz
En ryslig berättelse (ref. Det osynliga barnet, Tove Jansson) (2013/2019) for voice, percussion and tape [10′]
WP: 14/6-2013 Prøvesalen, Griegakademiet, Bergen; Hilde Annine Hasselberg, Øyvind Skarbø
https://open.spotify.com/track/14a2c8U7FwwOvt6uQnJEsG
Herz beim Spinnrade (2013) for vocal and prepared piano [7′]
WP: 28/2-2013 Borealis, Gunnar Sævigssal, Griegakademiet, Bergen; Hilde Annine Hasselberg, Martin Vinje
https://open.spotify.com/track/6OM0zxtMWf4znUp8wVcvvK
(Recording: Silje Aker Johnsen, voice; Ellen Ugelvik, piano)
O viridissima virga (2011) for soprano and mezzo soprano [7’30”]
WP: 29/10-2011, Emanuel Vigeland mausoleum, Oslo; Kristin Bolstad and Camilla Ediassen
Allerlifligste (2011) for soprano, viola and electronics [7′]
WP: 26/8-2011, Johanneskirken, Bergen; Ingeborg Aadland and Sebastian Lowe
Sa(de) (2008) for mezzo soprano, piano and electronics [9′]
WP: 8/3-2008, AVGARDE, USF Verftet, Sardinen, Bergen; Elise Gillebo og Ingrid Elisabet Berg
Min barndoms träd (2001) for soprano and piano
WP: Nov-2001, Sibelius birth home, Hämeenlinna (Finland); Rebecka Sofia Ahvenniemi and Julia Reinikainen
Electronic works:
Vestladskollasj (2017) for ambisonics, surround sound, Greenligtdistrict, Skien, Norway
https://soundcloud.com/rebecka-sofia-ahvenniemi/rebecka-avhenniemi-vestlandskollasj-stereo?si=b601b6d147c14063bd8ba96bcf6f3ca4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Winds (2016) for ambisonics, 8 speakers, WP: 3/11-16; Atlantic Center for the Arts, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Diorama Utopia (2016), music for a VR-movie, WP: 9/9-16, Luftballett, Bergen
Banalala (2014) for tape [7’15”],
WP: 5/2014; Only Connect, Oslo; Voice: Hilde Annine Hasselberg
https://open.spotify.com/track/1bzDTjU9OGqD9g6NZYEPfE
Solo works:
Ode to a Tree (2016) for Bb clarinet and electronics [5′] WP: 28.7.2016; Mostly Mozart Festival, Lincoln Center, New York, Joshua Rubin (ICE)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0gqTxi3aPWVsTNiQze8DSg
Organic Encounters (2012) for Groven’s pure-tuned organ and tape [6’30”]
WP: 1/12-2012 Orgelhuset, Oslo; Ole Karsten Sundlisæther
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxBwuZNMmkI&t=2s
(On recording: Justin Snyder)
A Song for the Viola (2011) for violin and tape [3′]
WP: 29/7-2011, Tøyen kontor, Oslo; Mira Benjamin
https://open.spotify.com/track/057NN3RI4WFWwSfLlZUXHm
Lucia (2008) for: piccolo and electronics [5′]
WP: 13/12-2008, AVGARDE, USF Verftet, Sardinen, Bergen; Jan Tufteland
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Lx7vUNBxcv4mtPM6ReGj3
(On recording: Yumi Murakami)
Large ensembles:
Hymn to a Tree (2021) for chamber orchestra, solo clarinet and electronics [7′] WP: Collage Festival; Collage Festival Orchestra and John Kruse
Muse’s Puzzle (2014) for wind orchestra [9′]
WP: 26/9/2014; BrassWind, Bergen; Sjøforsvarets musikkorps
FruSSSna kviSStar (2011) for wind orchestra [7′]
WP: 7/4-2011, Bergen festning, Koengen, Bergen; FMKV