Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)

Maan varjot (2013)

for organ and orchestra
[Earth's Shadows]

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2013
    • Duration: 12 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Orchestre National de Lyon, Southbank Centre et le Philharmonia Orchestra
Detailed formation
  • soloist: organ
  • 2 flutes (also alto flute), piccolo, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, Eb clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussionists, harp, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 29 May 2014
    Location:

    Canada, Montréal


    Performers:

    Olivier Latry, orgue ; l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Kent Nagano, direction.