This work combines sound exploration and a magical bind rune (combination rune) symbol. The bind rune created for this piece is based on isaR, kauna, and laguR from the Elder Futhark rune alphabeth and tells the story of the cosmogenic myth of Norse Mythology.
In the cosmogenic story of Norse mythology life is created in Ginnungagap, the primordial void, as the cold winds of Niflheim (isaR) met with the hot sparks of Muspelheim (kauna), and life (laguR) was created.
This piece is part of my ongoing work with sound choreography, where visual material and/or movements are interpreted sonically. In «Ginnungagap» the performer has specific instructions on what and how to play, all connected to areas of the symbol on the floor – visible to both the performers and the audience. The placement of the performer in the symbol also triggers the opening and closing of gates on six sound files.
Presented:
2025 August 24 – Turku Music Festival – Turku, Finland
2024 November 23 – hcmf – Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival – Huddersfield, UK
2024 July 5 – Musiikinaika / Time of Music Festival – Viitasaari, Finland
2023 August 5 – Rauma Festivo, Kulttuuritalo Poselli – Rauma, Finland
2023 April 16 – Taidekoti Kirpilä – Helsinki, Finland
2023 February 11 – Lund Contemporary – Lund, Sweden
2022 August 27 – Helsinki Festival – Helsinki, Finland
Extended info:
Link to all materials (music instructions):
Credits:
Commissioned by: Hanna Hohti
Funded by: Kone Foundation
Premiere: 2022 August 27 – Helsinki Festival – Helsinki, Finland
For viola and live electronics
10-15 min
Created for and performed by: Hanna Hohti and Anders Pohjala
Viola: Hanna Hohti
Concept: Tine Surel Lange
Composition: Tine Surel Lange
