Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)

Miranda's Lament (1997)

first version, for soprano and ensemble
[La complainte de Miranda]

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1997
    • Duration: 6 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Cycle: The Tempest Songbook
    • Dedication: en hommage à Paavo Heininen, pour son soixantième anniversaire
    • Libretto (details, author):

      William Shakespeare, La tempête

Detailed formation
  • solo soprano, clarinet, harp, violin, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: 13 January 1998
    Location:

    Finlande, Järvenpää


    Performers:

    Tuula-Marja Tuomela : soprano, Ensemble Avanti!, direction : John Storgårds.