Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)

Only The Sound Remains (2015)

electronic work
stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2015
    • Duration: 1 h 55 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Commission: Dutch National Opera, Finnish National Opera, Opera de Paris, Teatro Real Madrid et Canadian Opera Company.
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Ezra Pound

Detailed formation
  • soloists: countertenor, solo bass-baritone
  • mixed choir, flute (also alto flute, bass flute), percussionist, zither [Kantele] , 2 violins, viola, cello

Premiere information

  • Date: 15 March 2016
    Location:

    Pays-Bas, Amsterdam, Dutch National Opera


    Performers:

    Eija Kankaaranta, kantele ; Camilla Hoitenga, flûte ; Niek KleinJan, percussion ; Dudok Kwartet ; Philippe Jaroussky, contre-ténor ; Davóne Tines, bryton basse ; Peter Sellars, mise en scène ; Julie Mehretu, stage design ; André de Ridder, direction.