Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)

L'aile du Songe (2000 -2001)

concerto for flute and orchestra without wind instruments

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2000 - 2001
    • Duration: 18 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Finnish Broadcasting Company, Flanders Festival et London Philharmonic Orchestra
    • Dedication: à Camilla Hoitenga
Detailed formation
  • soloist: flute
  • 3 percussionists, harp, celesta, 7 violins, 6 second violins, 5 violas, 4 cellos, 4 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 12 October 2001
    Location:

    Belgique, Bruxelles, Flanders Festival


    Performers:

    Camilla Hoitenga : flûte, Flemish Radio Orchestra, direction : Marin Alsop.

Table of contents

  • I. Aérienne
    • Prélude
    • Jardin des oiseaux
    • D'autres rives
  • II. Terrestre
    • Oiseau dansant
    • L'oiseau, un satellite infime