Daniel Nelson's tuba concerto Metallephonic was written for the Nordic Chamber Orchestra and Baadsvik. According to composer Nelson, who was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, the idea to the music was born when he was listening to Beethoven on headphones. Through Beethoven's music some strange interference emerged. It was simply Daniels neighbor playing Back to Black by ACDC loudly on his stereo. It was this peculiar mix of styles and sounds that gave Mr Nelson the inspiration to write the tuba concerto Metallephonic. Anders Högstedt has made an excellent instrumentation approved by the composer.

Duration: ca 16 min

The score is 57 pages.

Instrumentation:
3 Flutes (3rd doubling piccolo)
2 Oboes
2 Bassoons

1st Clarinets in Bb (2 players)
2nd Clarinets in Bb (2 players)
3rd Clarinets in Bb  (2 players)
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Contrabass clarinet Bb

Soprano saxophone in Bb
Alto saxophone in Eb
Tenor saxophone in Bb
Baritone saxophone in Eb

Tuba solo

2 Horns in F
2 Trumpets in C
Tenor trombone
Bass trombone

Percussion (2 players)
- scrap metal (3 pieces: high, medium, low
- all dry pitch)
- small triangle
- suspended cymbal (medium)
- small maracas - tam-tam (low)
- crotale (d’’)
- glockenspiel
- vibraphone
- bass drum w/foot pedal
- gran cassa (low)
- timpani

Electric guitar (with EFX/Distortion box and volume pedal)
Specific effects are left to the discretion of the player based on general remarks in score and part.
(Guitar floor amplifier)

Electric bass (with volume pedal) Due to frequent glissandi, it is prefered that a fretless bass is used in movements 2 and 4 while a fretted bass is used in the remaining movements.
(Bass floor amplifier)

Piano doubling Celesta

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The original Metallëphônic was commissioned by the Sundsvall Chamber Orchestra Metallëphônic was written for and premiered by tubist Øystein Baadsvik.
Original instrumentation: 2 Flutes (alt. picc.), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, Percussion, Electric guitar, Electric bass, Piano & Celesta, Tuba solo, Strings.

I have always had a weakness for Christmas records, and I have a large collection of them at home. Some records are well suited to putting up Christmas decorations, some to the baking of ginger biscuits, whilst others create the great Christ- mas atmosphere. Some of the songs are simply indispensable; Christmas wouldn’t be the same without them. Having released eight CDs containing everything from the classics to contemporary music and jazz, I thought it was high time to record some of the best Christmas songs myself – and, with the help of skilled arrangers, I have ventured to make my own versions.
As a tuba player one soon learns to live with people’s ‘oompah-oompah’ prejudices, but rarely have these been challenged more clearly than by this very disc. Never before has there been a Christmas record with symphony orchestra, women’s choir and tuba. So why, exactly, did we chose these forces? Few ensembles can give the music as much variety and uplift as a symphony orchestra and, to- gether with the glittering voices of the Cantus choir, I hope to make my contribu- tion to the very special Christmas atmosphere.

-Øystein Baadsvik

Track list:

1    O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
2    When You Wish Upon a Star
3    Ave Maria
4    Ding Dong Merrily on High
5    Eatnemen Vuelie
6    Betlehems stjärna · Star of Bethlehem
7    God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
8    O helga natt · Cantique de Noël
9    Jul, jul, strålande jul · Christmas, Radiant Christmas
10    Snøfnugg · Snowflakes
11    Fantasi over Mitt Hjerte Alltid Vanker
12    Mary’s Boy Child
13    När det lider mot jul · Christmas Draws Nigh
14    St Stephen’s Holiday
15    Silent Night · Glade Jul
16    Deilig er Jorden · Fairest Lord Jesus

Album for the youth
Collection of ten pieces for solo piano specifically written for the young soloist.

The collection contains 39 pages of music.
To download a 16 page preview of the music please click on the PDF icon.

Niklas Sivelöv (b. 1968) is primarily known as a concert pianist who gained international fame in the 1990s following a string of prizes at international competitions. He has played with some of the leading orchestras and conductors in the world, has played solo recitals in leading halls, and frequently plays chamber music and accompanies other well-known musicians in concerts.
The distinctions Niklas Sivelöv has received are many and impressive signifying his position as leading Nordic pianist. His recording of own improvisations over Bellman’s music was awarded the important The Independent Music Awards, where he as the first Swede ever won the prize for the best classical album and was elected Winner of Vox Populi poll, a component of the 8th IMA program. Former winners include names like Norah Jones, Tom Waits and Peter Gabriel.

He has received the Diapason d’Or (Berwald’s Piano Concerto), Cannes nomination for best 20th century recording (Einar Englund’s Piano Concerto No.1) and Penguin Record Guide’s highest marks (Piano works by Wilhelm Stenhammar and Wilhelm Peterson-Berger). His Skrjabin recording, The Fanfare magazine called, "one of the best editions ever". Niklas Sivelöv was recently also elected for the Steinway Hall of Fame

Practically as early as he began performing professionally he released his own compositions. One of his initial successes was his tuba sonata  of 1992 written for Oystein Baadsvik.
His music has been performed by artists such as Patrick Gallois, Markus Leoson, The Kroumata Percussion Ensemble, Chen Halevi, Morten Zeuthen and orchestras such as The Stockholm Radio Orchestra and The Osnabrück Symphonic Orchestra.

Album for the youth
Collection of ten pieces for solo piano specifically written for the young soloist.

The collection contains 39 pages of music.
To download a 16 page preview of the music please click on the PDF icon.

Niklas Sivelöv (b. 1968) is primarily known as a concert pianist who gained international fame in the 1990s following a string of prizes at international competitions. He has played with some of the leading orchestras and conductors in the world, has played solo recitals in leading halls, and frequently plays chamber music and accompanies other well-known musicians in concerts.
The distinctions Niklas Sivelöv has received are many and impressive signifying his position as leading Nordic pianist. His recording of own improvisations over Bellman’s music was awarded the important The Independent Music Awards, where he as the first Swede ever won the prize for the best classical album and was elected Winner of Vox Populi poll, a component of the 8th IMA program. Former winners include names like Norah Jones, Tom Waits and Peter Gabriel.

He has received the Diapason d’Or (Berwald’s Piano Concerto), Cannes nomination for best 20th century recording (Einar Englund’s Piano Concerto No.1) and Penguin Record Guide’s highest marks (Piano works by Wilhelm Stenhammar and Wilhelm Peterson-Berger). His Skrjabin recording, The Fanfare magazine called, "one of the best editions ever". Niklas Sivelöv was recently also elected for the Steinway Hall of Fame

Practically as early as he began performing professionally he released his own compositions. One of his initial successes was his tuba sonata  of 1992 written for Oystein Baadsvik.
His music has been performed by artists such as Patrick Gallois, Markus Leoson, The Kroumata Percussion Ensemble, Chen Halevi, Morten Zeuthen and orchestras such as The Stockholm Radio Orchestra and The Osnabrück Symphonic Orchestra.

"In Trondheim, where I live, the sun is absent during large streches of the winter. One day in February I was in my kitchen cooking as the sun shone in through the window for the first time that year. Along with the sun a simple, peaceful melody appeared - like a gift, ready to be orchestrated."

Øystein Baadsvik

"In Trondheim, where I live, the sun is absent during large streches of the winter. One day in February I was in my kitchen cooking as the sun shone in through the window for the first time that year. Along with the sun a simple, peaceful melody appeared - like a gift, ready to be orchestrated."

Øystein Baadsvik

"In Trondheim, where I live, the sun is absent during large streches of the winter. One day in February I was in my kitchen cooking as the sun shone in through the window for the first time that year. Along with the sun a simple, peaceful melody appeared - like a gift, ready to be orchestrated."

Øystein Baadsvik

Set instrumentation:

solo part (remember to specify solo instrument!)

Violin 1: 5 parts

Violin 2: 4 parts

Viola: 3 parts

Cello: 3 parts

Double bass: 2 parts

Piano: 1 part

"In Trondheim, where I live, the sun is absent during large streches of the winter. One day in February I was in my kitchen cooking as the sun shone in through the window for the first time that year. Along with the sun a simple, peaceful melody appeared - like a gift, ready to be orchestrated."

Øystein Baadsvik

Set instrumentation:

solo part (remember to specify solo instrument!)

Violin 1: 5 parts

Violin 2: 4 parts

Viola: 3 parts

Cello: 3 parts

Double bass: 2 parts

Piano: 1 part