Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)
Saarikoski-laulut (Saarikoski Songs - orchestra version) (2020)
for soprano and orchestra
- General information
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Composition date:
2020
- Duration: 15 mn
- Publisher: Chester Music
- Commission: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra ; Boston Symphony Orchestra
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Libretto (details, author):
Pentti Saarikoski.
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Composition date:
2020
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [1 female voice and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloist: viola
- flute [aussi flûte alto] , piccolo, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon, 2 horns, trumpet, timpani, percussion, celesta, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
24 February 2022
Location:États-Unis, Boston, Symphony Hall
Performers:Anu Komsi, soprano ; Boston Symphony Orchestra ; Andris Nelsons, direction.