Repertoire (Concertos)

Ruders, Poul (b.1949):

‘Sound & Simplicity’ 25′ Concerto for Accordion & Orchestra (2018) (written for Bjarke Mogensen & The Danish Radio Orchestra / Victoria Symphony CA)

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
‘Romance’ 7′ for accordion(harmonica), strings & piano (1951)

Sune Kølster (b.1976)
Concerto for quarter tone accordion and symphony orchestra (2021) 17′  (dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen)

Gubaidulina, Sofia (b.1931):

Sieben Worte 30′ (1982), double concerto for accordion, cello & string orchestra

Fachwerk 35′ (2008), accordion & string orchestra + 1 perc.

Koppel, Anders (b.1947):

Concerto Piccolo (dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen) 16′ (2009), accordion & string orchestra/string quartet

Concerto no 2. (dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen) 16′ (2016) 2222/0000/hp/str

Piazzolla, Astor (1921-1992):

Five Tango Sensations (1991) 25′, accordion & string orchestra/string quartet

Double concerto for accordion, guitar and strings (1985) 20′

Double concerto (version for cello, accordion and strings) (transcription by Anatolijus Senderovas) 20′

Sallinen, Aulis (b.1935):

Barrabbas Variations 20′ (2000), accordion & string orchestra

Lundquist, Torbjörn(1920-2000):

Intarzia (1968) 12′, accordion & string orchestra

Stockholmmusic (1972) 12′, accordion & string orchestra

Concerto da Camera (1966) 24′, accordion & orchestra

Gunnar Valkare (b.1943)

Viaggio (1996) 18′, accordion & string orchestra

Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750):

Harpsichord concerto d-minor BWV 1052 20′, accordion & string orchestra (transcription Bjarke Mogensen)

Schmidt, Ole (1928-2010):

Symphonic Fantasy & Allegro – Op.20 14′ (1958), accordion & chamber orchestra

recorded by Bjarke Mogensen & The National Danish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Rolf Gupta on Dacapo Records 2011

Instruments 1.1.1.1/1.1.0.0/timp/perc/harp/strings

Concerto no.2 15′ (1963), accordion & orchestra+piano(without strings)

1.1.1.1/3.3.0.0/timp/perc/pno/0.0.0.0.0

Schmidt, Nicklas (b.1976)

Concertino for accordion & brass ensemble (2012) 12′ (dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen)

Instruments 3 cornt, 3 trp, 2 hn, 3 tbn, Eup, 2 tuba/2 perc

BM, III/2014, p. 6:6

Lohse, Martin (b.1971):

”In Liquid…” (2007) (dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen) 17′, Accordion & Orchestra

recorded by Bjarke Mogensen & The National Danish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Rolf Gupta on Dacapo Records 2011

2.2.2.2/2.2.1.0/2perc/harp/strings

Francaix, Jean (1912-1997):

Concerto pour Accordéon et Orchestre 20′(1993), accordion & orchestra

2 (also 2. Picc.) 2.2.2.(2. also Kfg.) – 2.2.0.0 – strings

Koppel, Anders (b.1947):

Double Concerto for accordion, Violin and Orchestra 30′ (2001 rev.2007)

recorded by Bjarke Mogensen DR Symph. And John Storgårds on Dacapo Records

2+pic.2.2.2/4.2.0.0/timp.2perc/str

Tüür, Erkki-Sven (b.1958):

Prophecy (2007) 24′, Accordion & orchestra

Instruments 2.2.2.2/ 2.2.2.0/ 2 perc/ strings

Nørgård, Per (b.1932):

Recall 12′(1968), accordion & orchestra

Instruments 2(2pic).2.2(Ebcl).2/2.2.1.0/timp.perc/cel/strings

Recorded by Bjarke Mogensen & The National Danish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Rolf Gupta on Dacapo Records 2011

Nordheim, Arne (1931-2010):

Spur (duration 25′) (1975), Concerto for accordion & orchestra

Instruments 2.2.2.2/1.1.1.1/perc/hp/cel/str

Senderovas, Anatolijus (b.1945):

Ad Astra (2009) 22′, Concerto for accordion & orchestra

Piazzolla, Astor (1921-1992):

Concerto “aconcagua” 20′ (1978), accordion & string orchestra/harp/piano/2 perc

Concerto “tres tangos” 20′ (1991), accordion & string orchestra/harp/piano/2 perc

Suite Punta del Este (1982) 20′, accordion & fl,cl,bsn,oboe, strings

Adios Nonino 7′ (1959), (Version for accordion & orchestra by the composer)

Winther Christensen, Christian (b.1977) :

”Cromatische Weltmusik” (2013) (written for Bjarke Mogensen and Toke Møldrup) 25′, Double concerto for accordion, cello and orchestra

Concertos for accordion & Sinfonietta/chamber ensembles(7-15):

Svend Hvidtfelt Nielsen (b.1958) :

”Ophelia Dances” (2012) (dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen) 21′, accordion & Sinfonietta

PREMIERES Through intensive collaboration with composers in Denmark and abroad Bjarke Mogensens concerts often include world premieres of new works for solo accordion, chambermusic or concertos for accordion and orchestra.

2022

Bent Sørensen
‘Bémolise le Clair De Lune’ for accordion and piano
Marcel Proust Selskabet
Johan Borup Højskole, København

23-11-22

Benjamin de Murashkin
‘Meditations’ for accordion and woodwind quintet
Bjarke Mogensen & Opus Zoo woodwind quintet
Maribo Musikforening
Maribo

29-09-22

Mathias Heise
‘Flux’ for chromatic harmonica & accordion
Viften, Rødovre
24-04-22

2021

Sune Kølster
Concerto for quarter-tone accordion & symphony Orchestra
Cairo Opera House
Cairo Symphony Orchestra
Cond. Peter Ettrup

23-10-21

Sune Kølster
‘Crocodile Tears’ for quarter tone accordion solo
Frederiksværk Musikfestiva
11-07-2021

Martin Lohse 
‘Echoes off Cliffs’ for solo accordion and electronics.
Vang Granitbrud
(Jesper Andersen sounddesign)
02-06-21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t16O49Q5Y6E

Lil Lacy 
‘Aliento del Mar’ for solo accordion and orchestra                                                               Gävle Konserthus  Gävle Symphony Orchestra Cond. Ryan Bancroft
27-03-2021

2020

Lil Lacy 
‘Your’e Somehow Connected’ for solo accordion and ensemble
Aarhus Sinfonietta, Symfonisk Sal Aarhus
10-10-2020

Lil Lacy 
‘Windborne’ for solo accordion
Ansgars Kirke
26-02-2020

2016

Nicholas Martin
‘Walled Garden’ for solo accordion, mezzosoprano & ensemble

Bornholms Teater, Rønne – Bornholms Kulturuge
17-09-2016

John Frandsen
‘Carousel’ for accordion, cello, bouzouki & recorder
Gjethuset, Frederiksværk – Frederiksværk Musikfestival
30-07-2016

Niels Rosing Schow
‘Respiro Ergo Sum’ for cello & accordion
Koncertkirken, Nørrebro – Njord Festival
30-01-2016

2015

Svend Hvidtfelt Nielsen
‘Skyer & Dans’, for solo accordion
NYT!NYT Festival – Ny Musik I Birkerød
21-11-2015

Sunleif Rasmussen
‘En Drøm’ for Mezzosoprano, 3 voices, accordion, bouzouki, recorder and cello
Nordic Music Days Festival – Black Diamond
Copenhagen 26-09-2015

Martin Lohse
Momentum III for solo accordion – Mariendal Kirke, Frederiksberg, Denmark 17-08-2015

Martin Lohse
Momentum I Skt Nikolaj Kirke, Rønne, Denmark 30-05-2015

Martin Stauning
‘Where We Are There Is No Here
Galaksen’ for accordion and stringquartet – Værløse, Denmark 04-02-2015
Furesø Musikforening

2019

Poul Ruders
Accordion Concerto “Sound & Simplicity” Dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen
Koncerthuset DR
Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Fabien Gabel
04-04-2019

2017

Nicholas Martin
‘Stabat Mater’ for solo accordion, mezzosoprano & Girls Choir
Alandica Culture & Congress, Åland – Finland
31-03-2017

John Frandsen
‘Martyriet’ chamber opera for counter tenor, soprano, accordion, cello, bouzouki & recorder
KOTTOS
Takkelloftet, The Royal Danish Opera
28-01-2017

2014

Martin Lohse
Det Døende Barn (The Dying Child)
Kulturhuset Pavilionen, Grenaa, Denmark 26-11-2014

Jens Peter Møller
Two Miniatures, trio for guitar, accordion & cello
Ny Musik i Birkerød, Denmark 28-09-2014

Christian Winther Christensen
Chromatische Weltmusik (Ohne fremde Elemente), concerto for accordion, cello & orchestra
Klangspuren Festival, Austria 11-09-2014

Svend Hvidtfelt Nielsen
‘Ofelia Dances’, concerto for accordion & sinfonietta
08-04-2014
Symfonisk Sal, Aarhus
Aarhus Sinfonietta conducted by Søren K. Hansen

2013

Kristian Rymkier
‘Im Verhältnis 1:2′ for organ, accordion & electronics
w. Babett Hartmann, organ
Grundvigskirken 06-02-2013

2012

Nicklas Schmidt
Concertino for accordion, brass and percussion
with Royal Danish Brass
Viborg Musikhus 01-06-2012

Allan Gravgaard Madsen
Nachtstück for cello & accordion
w.Toke Møldup, cello
Hindsgavl Festival 08-07-2012

Christian Winther Christensen
Licht tanzt freundlich vor mir her for cello & accordion
Hindsgavl Festival 08-07-2012

2018

Martin Lohse
Black Sun * for guitar & accordion
Aakirke, Bornholms Musikfestival
Dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen & Mikkel Egelund Nielsen
22-08-2018

Anders Koppel
16-07-2018
Anders Koppel: Concerto no. 2 *
Bjarke Mogensen DUEN/ Morten Ryelund
Gjethuset, Frederiksværk Musikfestival
*Dedicated to Bjarke Mogensen

Mogens Christensen
Folia for Four
KOTTOS
Gjethuset Frederiksværk Musikfestival
21-07-2018

Anders Koppel
Cadenza for solo accordion
Bjarke Mogensen
Herstedøster Kirke, Denmark
29-04-2018

2011

Marilyn Mazur
Det Lille Elektriske Værk’
for violin, accordeon, cello, double bass and percussion
El-værket, Holbæk
10.10.2011

Martin Lohse
“Moto Immoto” for 2 accordions
“Passing” for solo accordion

Kasper Rofelt
“Charybdis” for 2 accordions
Frederiksberg Kirke –
06-02-2011

“Twisted Tango” for accordion solo & Ensemble
The Royal Library – 14-01-2011

Nicholas Martin
“Mother of Sorrows” for accordion solo
Weill Recital Hall – Carnegie Hall 30-05-2011

Paul Schwartz
“Toccata-Milonga” for accordion solo

Christos Farmakis
“Static Spheres” accordion & piano
Pulsar Festival 11-03-2011

Nicholas Martin
Projection (negative space) for accordion & cello quartet
07-03-2012 DKDM concert hall – Debut concert with cph cello quartet

Anatolij Senderovas
Song of Shulamit 1992/2011 version for accordion and chamber orchestra
Vilnius National Philharmonic 30-12-2011 with Kremerata Baltica

Bo Andersen
“Impromptu avec Ombres” for two accordions
MYTHOS, Frederiksværk Musikfestival 23-07-2011

2010

Mogens Christensen
“Feuerspiegel” for accordion & recorder
Carl Nielsen Academy of Music – 12-10-2010

2009

Anders Koppel
“Concerto Piccolo” concerto for accordion and string orchestra
Nordjyllands Kunstmuseum 2009
The Danish Youth Ensemble, conductor Morten Ryelund

“Rapsody” for accordion and cello
Hindsgav Festival 10-07-2009

Martin Lohse
“In Liquid…” Concerto for accordion and orchestra
11-02-2009
Cph Philharmonic, conductor Lan Shui

Christos Farmakis
“AccordeON – AccordeOFF” for accordion solo
Nafplion Festival, Greece – 24-06-2009

Kasper Rofelt
“Circulaire 2″ for accordion solo & ensemble
“Lysfald” for accordion & cello
“Concert studies” for accordion solo
“Nightsong” for accordion & violin

2008

Emil Reesen
Melodie opus 10 (1913)
Kim Sjögren – Bjarke Mogensen
Frederiksværk Musikfestival 11-7-2008

Kasper Rofelt
“Shadowpieces” for accordion solo
Royal danish academy of music, concerthall
Masters degree recital 20-05-2008

Jexper Holmen
“Oort Clouds” for 2 accordions, Saxophone & electronics
Musikhøst Festival for contemporary music, Christians Kirken, Odense
02-10-2008

2007

Anders Monrad
“Satan Oscillate my metallic sonatas” palindrome for 2 accordions
Royal Danish Academy of Music – Pulsar Festival 2007

Daina Klibike
“Ultimate Particle” for accordion solo
Arena Festival 2006, Latvia

Kasper Rofelt
“Circulaire 1″ for accordion solo
“Shadowphases” Concerto for accordion and ensemble
Royal Danish Academy of Music – Pulsar Festival 2007