Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)

Notes on light (2006 -2009)

version for cello and ensemble
[Notes sur la lumière]

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2006 - 2009
    • Duration: 25 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: musikFabrik et Kunststiftung NRW
Detailed formation
  • soloist: cello
  • flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, celesta, 2 percussionists, harp, piano, celesta, violin, second violin, viola, cello, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: November 2009

    Performers:

    Anssi Karttunen : violoncelle, avec une chorégraphie de Wayne McGregor.