Manger Musikklag - Cairn [Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen]

Bestilt av Manger Musikklag i anledning 100års jubileet i 2022.
Støttet av Fond for lyd og bilde og Komponistenes vederlagsfond.

Commissioned by Manger Musikklag for their 100th Anniversary in 2022.
Supported by The Audio and Visual Fund and Composer's Remuneration Fund.

Cairns have been an important landmark since the Viking Age. Around year 1000 AD cairns was part of
a national warning system along the Norwegian coast.
When unknown boats was seen they lit a fire on the cairn.
Near the place I live there is several cairns that is a part of a popular hiking trails.
The dramatic history of the cairns and the beauty of the sceneries
along the long coast line has been a source for inspiration for this piece.