heila (2017) for solo baroque flute

Heila (Icelandic for "brains") is inspired by Snorri Sturluson's 13th century masterpiece, Prose Edda. In the beginning of time, the world is created from the body of the primeval frost giant, Ymir. A tyrannical god, he was killed by the sons of Bor. When he died, the blood gushed from his body, and became the oceans of the world. His bones became the mountains, stones and gravel from his teeth, and his skull became the sky. This creation myth serves as the armature for my composition.

Heila is approximately 6 minutes in duration. It was written for and premiered by Carla Rees at Iklecktik Art Center in London in June 7, 2018.

Heila is available for purchase from Tetractys Publishing.

listen HERE