National Anthems
2021/2024; dur: 50′; Voice solo, (pic).1(ca).1(b.cl.).1/1.1.1.1/pf.perc./str.; Score at Wise Music Classical
Staged work
Pytheas Travels
2023; dur: 60’30; Audio file and quartet: Fl/Bsn, BCl, Vln, Vc or Hn, BTbn, Vln, Vc; Video by Hypercomf; Score at Score at nb.no
Simplicissimus
2021; dur: 2 x 60′; Theatre by Tormod Lindgren and Knut Nærum with music by Ratkje/POING
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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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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Adventura Botanica
2013; dur: 50′; Dance performance by Odd johan Fritzøe, SPUNK (music) and Karl Hansen (art)
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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
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
Høyt oppe i fjellet
2011; dur: 20′; Theatre performance for children 0-3 years old
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A Safe Place to Die
2010; dur: 55′; Dance performance by Lotta Melin/Agrare
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Korall Koral, a baby opera
2009; dur: 20′; An opera for children 0-3 years old
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Travel Now Journey Infinitely
2007-08; A suite in 6 parts by Ivar Bjørnson, Hild Sofie Tafjord and Maja S. K. Ratkje; Extreme metal
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Carrying Our Ears and Eyes in Small Bags
2006; dur: 50′; A performance by Agrare and Kathy Hinde
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