Program Note

Viskuvinátta (2023) is an imaginary folk song about the connection between two friends. Throughout the song, the flutist plays while singing simultaneously. The two sounds intertwine to create a third, collective timbre. These two voices represent the connection of friendship and the ultimate result of this kind of relationship: shared wisdom. It is written for Berglind, who requested a solo piece after hearing one of my short voice and flute improvisations. The song is dedicated to her and the wisdom of our friendship.

First performance by Berglind María Tómasdóttir, April 2023 at Salurinn in Kopavogur, Iceland