Nocturne (Secret Garden) - Guitar Sheet Music & Demo
"Nocturne" is one of Secret Garden's most iconic works, composed by Rolf Løvland with lyrics by Petter Skavlan. Representing Norway in the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, the piece won first place and marked the duo's international breakthrough.
Unlike typical vocal entries, Nocturne features only a handful of lyrics, unfolding almost as an instrumental meditation. Its sound world blends New Age, neo‑classical, and Nordic folk elements—hallmarks that would come to define Secret Garden's musical identity.
With its quiet intensity and dreamlike atmosphere, the piece helped establish Secret Garden as a leading voice in contemporary instrumental music. A guitar solo version was later arranged by classical guitarist Ming Huang.
"Nocturne" is one of Secret Garden's most iconic works, composed by Rolf Løvland with lyrics by Petter Skavlan. Representing Norway in the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, the piece won first place and marked the duo's international breakthrough.
Unlike typical vocal entries, Nocturne features only a handful of lyrics, unfolding almost as an instrumental meditation. Its sound world blends New Age, neo‑classical, and Nordic folk elements—hallmarks that would come to define Secret Garden's musical identity.
With its quiet intensity and dreamlike atmosphere, the piece helped establish Secret Garden as a leading voice in contemporary instrumental music. A guitar solo version was later arranged by classical guitarist Ming Huang.