National Anthems
2021/2024; dur: 45′; Voice solo, (pic).1(ca).1(b.cl.).1/1.1.1.1/pf.perc./str.; Score at Wise Music Classical
Chamber music with voice/Vocal music
Music For River Crossing
2022; dur: 10′; 2 voices, 2 loud wind instruments, 2 Medieval percussion; Score on request from Ratkje
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Simplicissimus
2021; dur: 2 x 60′; Theatre by Tormod Lindgren and Knut Nærum with music by Ratkje/POING
Echo Chamber 3.0/Ekkokammer 3.0
2020; dur: 53′; Concert performance for the ear by Ratkje/Trondheim Voices
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Orpheus’ Comfort, opera for babies / Orfeus’ trøst, opera for babyer
2020; dur: 25′; An opera for children 0-3 years old
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Now she smiles – No, she doesn’t
2018; dur: 45′; Voice, electronics and ensemble
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Sult/Hunger
2018; dur: 45′; Dance performance by Jo Strømgren Sult was premiered at the National Opera and Ballet April 26, 2018. All music composed and performed live by Maja S. K. Ratkje. Costume designer Bregje van Balen. Lighting designer Stephen Rolfe. Dancers: Silas Henriksen, Julie Gardette and the National Ballet. Reviews The music is also recorded
Revelations (This Early Song)
2017; dur: 55′; Mezzo and string quartet; Text by Aasne Linnestå; Score at Wise Music Classical
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Genier i lysflommen
2016; dur: 4′; Girls’ choir; Score at Wise Music Classical
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ASYLOS
2013; dur: 30′; Alto solo, girls’ choir and female Gregorian chant singers; Text by Aasne Linnestå; Score at nb.no
From Ziggy Stardust
2013; dur: 20′; Voice(B), vln, vcl, pf, backing voices; Score at nb.no; For parts rental, contact Ratkje
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Crepuscular Hour
2010/12; dur: 60′; 3 choirs, 6 noise musicians, church organ, cond., sound and light tech; Score and parts at nb.no
A Dismantled Ode To The Moral Value Of Art
2012; dur: 10′; Vocal sextet; Score at Wise Music Classical
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Ein Häppchen noch
2011; dur: 20′; A one-act opera for sinfonietta (afl/picc, obd’a, cl, cbsn, hn, tbn, perc, hpsd, 2vln, vc), mezzo and reciter; Text by Arild Vange; Score at Wise Music Classical