Belonging-Secret Garden

In both Norway and Ireland, connection to the elemental is a strong part of our heritage. This is the inspiration for this pastoral melody, where the polarity between irish violin and Nordic keyharp, played by Asa Jinder, represents the differing landscapes that embrace us; making us one with them; giving us our sense of place and belonging. Co-arranger Kjetil Bjerkestrand used an old pedal Harmonium which, with all of its squeaks and noises, reminds us of the natural and organic sounds, from the places where we most belong.


Composed by Rolf Lovland © Universal Music Publishing, Norway
Arranged by Rolf Lovland
Co-arranged by Kjetil Bjerkestrand
Orchestrated and conducted by Johnny Tate

Violin - Fionnuala Sherry
Keyharp - Åsa Jinder
Whistle - Hans Fredrik Jacobsen
Oboe - Simon Emes
Irish Harp - Laoise Kelly
Keyboards and Harmonium - Kjetil Bjerkestrand
Guitar - Des Moore
Zither - Rolf Kristensen
Percussion - Noel Eccles
Bass - Per Elias Drabløs
Orchestra - Irish National Symphony Orchestra
And RTE Concert Orchestra players,
Leader - Threse Timoney