Rob Young meets Jan Martin Smørdal, winner of the Arne Nordheim Composer Prize 2022. Jan Martin's music is partly inspired by natural flocking movements and musical memories. He talks about his reaction to the award and gives us a peek into his creative process. Additional input by Ultima Director Thorbjørn Tønder Hansen and composer Kristine Tjøgersen. 

The portrait concert of Jan Martin's music is on 16 September 2022 at MUNCH, Oslo. https://www.ultima.no/en/arne-nordheim-prize-concert-portrait-jan-martin-smordal

http://smordal.no

Music heard in the programme used by permission. 

1. My Favorite Thing 3 – I.

2. flock foam fume 

3. Flock of Me 

4. (herd)STUDY 

5. My Favorite Thing 2 (for 9 musicians)

2 from the album Flock by Karen Hellqvist (LAWO Records), , on Spotify and CD 

4 from the album Xtended Hearts and Unheard Herds by Ensemble Ernst (LAWO Records), on Spotify and CD 

Ultima Festival 15–24 September 2022: ultima.no

Presenter: Rob Young

Producer: Regine Døsen Kristoffersen @ Filt Oslo

Sound mix: Daniel Daatland

Original music: Kristine Tjøgersen