Compositions
This page presents a collection of Magnus Båge's compositions from 2010 to 2018, with sound samples and scores. The works range from intimate chamber music and jazz compositions to larger choral music, and document his diverse compositional activity.
Magnus Båge’s compositions show a broad stylistic range that includes both acoustic chamber music, jazz-influenced works and liturgical music. His chamber music works such as “Nocturne” for two pianos and “Reflections of Gotland” for string quartet have been premiered at prestigious festivals such as the Båstad Chamber Music Festival and the “Ljudvågor” festival. The jazz compositions, including “Satori” and “The Blue Tale” composed for quartet with Lars Jansson, represent an important part of his artistic expression and have been professionally recorded at Nilento Studios. The extensive work “Missa Brevis”, commissioned by the Västerled parish, demonstrates his ability to create music for larger ensembles and liturgical contexts, which received a standing ovation at its premiere in 2017.
Nocturne
Premiered in July 2018 at the Båstad Chamber Music Festival. Dedicated to pianists Roland Pöntinen and Love Derwinger.
Instrumentation: Two pianos
Duration: about 4 minutes
Composed: June 2018
May the love
Recorded in December 2017 by Patrik Svedberg – piano and Anna Folkesson – vocals, Magnus Båge – flute. Christina Lövestam – lyrics.
Instrumentation: Vocals, piano and flute
Duration: about 2.5 minutes
Composed: December 2017
Reflections of Gotland (Waves)
Premiered in May 2016. Composed for Uppsala Chamber Soloists. The recording is from the “Ljudvågor” Festival in May 2016. 1st and 2nd movements – “Waves” – “Storm”
Ensemble: String quartet
Duration: about 14 minutes
Composed: Autumn 2015.
Reflections of Gotland (Light)
Premiered in May 2016. Composed for Uppsala Chamber Soloists. The recording is from the “Ljudvågor” Festival in May 2016. 4th movement – “Light” Score pdf: Reflections of Gotland – Final version
Ensemble: String quartet
Duration: about 14 minutes
Composed: Autumn 2015.
Satori Extended
Premiered May 2016. Composed for the jazz trio at Gotlandsmusiken. The recording is from the “Ljudvågor” Festival in May 2016. Score pdf: Satori Extended
Instrumentation: Piano, percussion and bass
Duration: about 7 minutes
Composed: January 2016
The Blue Tale
Premiered in 2010. Composed for the Lars Jansson and Magnus Båge quartet. The recording was made at Nilento Studios in August 2013.
Crew: Jazz quartet
Duration: about 5 minutes
Composed: January 2010
With your compassion
Premiered June 2016. Text: Rabindranath Tagore. Composed in June 2016. The recording is from the Båstad Chamber Music Festival in June 2016.
Instrumentation: soprano, violin and piano
Duration: about 3.30 min
Composed in June 2016.
Satori
Premiered in 2013. Composed for the Lars Jansson and Magnus Båge Quartet. The recording was made at Nilento Studios in August 2013.
Crew: jazz quartet
Duration: about 3 minutes
Composed: January 2016
Children’s songs
Premiered 2012-2016. Composed for the jazz trio “TrioX” and singer Matilda Bådagård. The recording is a demo made in 2015-2016.
Crew: jazz quartet
Duration: about 6 minutes
Composed: January 2010
The monster
Vocals: Matilda Bådagård, TrioX and M. Båge – flute.
Space travel
Vocals: Susanna Levonen, TrioX and M. Båge flute.
Title: “Missa Brevis” – Composed: 2015-2016, commissioned by Västerleds parish and Sta Birgitta and St Ansgars chamber choir. Duration: approx. 26 min
The premiere was very well received with a standing ovation in St. Birgitta Church on March 19, 2017! Participants included: Stockholm Concert Orchestra, Carina Olofsson, Magnus Bergman and Västerleds parish’s two church choirs. Listen below from the concert and premiere: