Terra Incognita (2024) 60′

for Hardanger fiddle, Percussion, Electronics and Ensemble.

Terra Incognita is the latest in a series of collaborations between the innovative Hardanger fiddle player Erlend Apneseth and composer Ørjan Matre. This piece explores the intersection of tradition and innovation. Apneseth’s ensemble, the Erlend Apneseth Trio—comprising Erlend Apneseth, Stephan Meidell, and Øyvind Hegg-Lunde—blends Norwegian folk music, jazz, and electronica. In Terra Incognita, their unique sound is combined with Matre’s inventive instrumentation.

Drawing from archival recordings of Norwegian folk music, Terra Incognita creates a space for exploration and possibility. This work seamlessly integrates modern composition with folk music and improvisation, offering a unique auditory experience.