Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)

Nymphea Reflection (2001)

for string orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2001
    • Duration: 22 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Dedication: à Christoph Eschenbach
Detailed formation
  • 14 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses [ou minimum 7.6.6.4.2]

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 August 2001
    Location:

    Allemagne, festival du Schleswig-Holstein


    Performers:

    le Sinfonietta Cracovia, direction : John Axelrod.

Table of contents

  • I. Sostenuto
  • II. Feroce
  • III. Dolcissimo
  • IV. Lento espressivo
  • V. Furioso
  • VI. Misterioso