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Fold (2015) I. Prelude II. Hægt og sígandi (e. Slow and Steady) III. Mynstur (e. Pattern) IV. Passacaglia
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Instrumentation: harpsichord 4 violins* 2 violas* violoncello* double bass*
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*preferably baroque instruments. The musicians should preferably be arranged around the audience, if the venue allows, with the harpsichord and double bass being the only instruments on the actual stage.
Commissioned by Skálholt Summer Concerts for Elfa Rún Kristinsdóttir and Brák Baroque Band Further information, as well as a recording of the piece is available on: www.finnurkarlsson.com/fold The composer can be reached for questions/comments through: finnurk@gmail.com