The prize-winning Lars Hegaard (b. 1950) has, over more than 40 years, been an important voice in Danish musical life. Centered on the composer's own instrument, the guitar, we present six of his most important works for small groups. With their refined modernist expressivity, they offer a fascinating picture of the guitar's possibilities as a solo instrument, as accompanist and as the first amongst equals in chamber music. Lars Hegaard studied guitar with Ingolf Olsen (diploma 1973, music teaching degree 1977), and composition with Ib Nørholm (diploma 1980). He has also taken a music degree at the University of Copenhagen. In 1983 he was awarded a three-year working grant by the National Arts Foundation, and in 1992 the Sylvia and Poul Schierbeck Grant. In addition to that, he has since 1986 received annually working grants from the National Arts Foundation.
1 Four Rhythmical Pieces for Guitar Solo-I. Quarter Note = 92
2 Four Rhythmical Pieces for Guitar Solo-II. Quarter Note = 63
3 Four Rhythmical Pieces for Guitar Solo-III. Quarter Note = 60 Poco Rubato
4 Four Rhythmical Pieces for Guitar Solo-IV. Quarter Note = 84 Agitato E Energico
5 Trois Poèmes D'arthur Rimbaud for Soprano Solo and Guitar-I. Enfance
6 Trois Poèmes D'arthur Rimbaud for Soprano Solo and Guitar-II. Veillées
7 Trois Poèmes D'arthur Rimbaud for Soprano Solo and Guitar-III. Départ
8 Rituals for Guitar and Ensemble-I. Obsessions
9 Rituals for Guitar and Ensemble-II. Digressions
10 Rituals for Guitar and Ensemble-III. Leaving It All Behind
11 Points of Disappearance. 5 Studies for Guitar and Cello-I. Quarter Note = 96
12 Points of Disappearance. 5 Studies for Guitar and Cello-II. Quarter Note = 60
13 Points of Disappearance. 5 Studies for Guitar and Cello-III. Quarter Note = 84
14 Points of Disappearance. 5 Studies for Guitar and Cello-IV. Quarter Note = 72 Tranquillo E Meditatiovo
15 Points of Disappearance. 5 Studies for Guitar and Cello-V. Quarter Note + Sixteenth Note = 60
16 Configurations for Viola and Guitar
17 Octagonal Room for Guitar Solo and String Quartet-I. Quarter Note = 66
18 Octagonal Room for Guitar Solo and String Quartet-II. Stesso Tempo
19 Octagonal Room for Guitar Solo and String Quartet-III. Stesso Tempo
20 Octagonal Room for Guitar Solo and String Quartet-IV. Quarter Note = 54 Con Anima
21 Octagonal Room for Guitar Solo and String Quartet-V. Quarter Note = 66 Gently Rocking and Hypnotic
22 Octagonal Room for Guitar Solo and String Quartet-VI. Quarter Note = 52 Espressivo E Un Poco Rubato
23 Octagonal Room for Guitar Solo and String Quartet-VII. Quarter Note = 66
24 Octagonal Room for Guitar Solo and String Quartet-VIII. Stesso Tempo
The prize-winning Lars Hegaard (b. 1950) has, over more than 40 years, been an important voice in Danish musical life. Centered on the composer's own instrument, the guitar, we present six of his most important works for small groups. With their refined modernist expressivity, they offer a fascinating picture of the guitar's possibilities as a solo instrument, as accompanist and as the first amongst equals in chamber music. Lars Hegaard studied guitar with Ingolf Olsen (diploma 1973, music teaching degree 1977), and composition with Ib Nørholm (diploma 1980). He has also taken a music degree at the University of Copenhagen. In 1983 he was awarded a three-year working grant by the National Arts Foundation, and in 1992 the Sylvia and Poul Schierbeck Grant. In addition to that, he has since 1986 received annually working grants from the National Arts Foundation.
