Bjørn Sverre Kristensen (b. 1954) — Meditation on John
1:11 (2019) for organ
“He came to his own home, and his own people received him not.”
Norwegian composer Bjørn Sverre Kristensen (b. 1954) was born in Moss and grew up in Oslo. He studied at Oslo University and at the Norges Musikkhøgskole. After years a freelance musician, composer, critic, and broadcaster, in 1994 he became professor of music at Hedmark University College in Hamar. As a performer, Kristensen specializes in traditional instruments from Norwegian folk and ceremonial music, including the military drum (trommeslåtter) as well as the Hardanger fiddle. As a composer, he has written works for soloists, ensembles, and choirs.
Published by Cantando Musikkforlag in “Fem meditasjoner