Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)

Asteroid 4179 : Toutatis (2005)

part of Ad Astra, for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2005
    • Duration: 4 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 6 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 3 percussionists, 2 timpani, 2 harp, celesta, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 March 2006
    Location:

    Allemagne, Berlin


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre philharmonique de Berlin, direction : Sir Simon Rattle.

Observations

Concert « Ad Astra », composé d'œuvres de Holst : Les Planètes, Kaija Saariaho, Brett Dean, Matthias Pintscher, Mark-Anthony Turnage.