About

Rebekka Karijord is a composer and musician originally from Sandnessjøen, just south of the arctic circle in Northern Norway.  Over the course of her career she has composed music for over 35 films, modern dance performances and theatrical pieces, as well as released six solo albums under her own name.

Project highlights in 2020- 2023 include the score to Margreth Ohlins “Songs of Earth” in which Rebekka recorded The London Contemporary Orchestra at Air Studios,  Hulu documentary “I Am Greta” about climate activist Greta Thunberg, Amazon Studios drama thriller feature “All The Old Knives”,  A24 feature documentary “My Mercury”, and the HBO doc thriller Pray, Obey, Kill.  Recent record releases include “Complete Mountain Almanac”, a collaboration with Bryce and Aaron Dessner (The National), December 2024´s release “Archives of Longing” written for 6 cellos together with Andrew Yee (Attaca Quartet), and a forthcoming record in which Rebekka has written for American vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth.

Karijord, a graduate of the prestigious Stockholm Royal Dramatic Institute, has cultivated a deep foundation in the fine arts. Early in her career, she refined her distinct artistic voice through a wide range of experiences as a musician, actor, playwright, and composer. Drawing on this rich background, she has developed an intuitive understanding of dramaturgy, allowing her to create emotionally resonant work. Many of the projects she chooses reflect her commitment to humanistic and political themes, showcasing both her technical expertise and her sensitivity to the emotional needs of each story.

Her rich experience and multifaceted skillset as a producer, songwriter, and programmer have allowed her to work on a diverse range of commissioned projects.  From American studio film scores to theatre productions for The Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and The National Opera House in Norway, Karijord writes for all kinds of constellations, from large orchestras and ensembles to more intimate electro acoustic scores.