SKU: HL.14028557
ISBN 9788759854273. 9.5x14.25x0.187 inches. English.
Gates is the second section from the ballet MAA, scored for Chamber group, tape and live electronics. Written in 1991, commissioned by the Finnish National Opera, this work beautifully demonstrates the poeticism of Saariaho's music with a sensuous calm that permeates throughout. MAA translates from Finnish into world, earth or country. It is a complimentary title as the ballet does not have a plot as such, rather it is built around thematic archetypes such as doors, gates, stepping into new worlds, journeys and the crossing of waters. Gates can be played either as an acoustic or, often preferably, an amplified version. The acoustic version is suitable for small and resonant halls, or in a context of e.g. an early music program, in which case the piece can also be played on original instruments. This is the Full set of parts for one of Kaija Saariaho's most major works to date. Score is avilable: KP00326.
SKU: HL.14017469
UPC: 884088812041. 8.5x11.0x0.419 inches.
Composer's Note When I considered the ensemble of eight cellos, I first thought of matt and dark textures. I also wanted to go back to some ideas on symmetry. While I was pondering all that, I saw snow flakes falling from the dark sky of the Finnish autumn. Focusing on the snow, the idea of writing variations on it and its various forms became clearer in my mind.Nuages de neige is a uniform and linear texture in which I realise my first impressions of that ensemble. The two Etoiles de neige are based on the idea of symmetry and repetition: the first one develops up to a certain point where it doubles back as in a mirror image, the second one consists of eight sections in which the harmonic structure is repeated, as well as a linear gesture that becomes ever more present. Aguilles de glace focuses on different pizzicati and superimposed ostinati. With Fleurs de neige I sought to recall the texture of those harmonic trills at the end of the first section, although more airy and diversified here. Kaija Saariaho.
SKU: HL.14028564
ISBN 9781844493203. 8.25x11.75x0.051 inches.
Nocturne was written in early 1994 and dedicated to the memory of the Polish composer, Witold Lutoslawski. The piece is an exploration of early ideas for Kaija Saariaho's violin concerto, Graal Theatre, which was premiered in London at the 1995 BBC Promenade Concerts by Gidon Kremer. The first performance of Nocturne was by John Storgards on 16 February 1994 in Helsinki. Nocturne lasts around 6 minutes.
SKU: HL.14028538
ISBN 9788759852545. 9.5x14.25x0.164 inches. English.
Complete set of parts for Saariaho's Nymphea, arranged for String Quartet and Live Electronics. Composed 1987, duration 18 minutes.
SKU: HL.14028520
ISBN 9780711993488. 9.0x12.0x0.34 inches.
Five songs for solo soprano, eight female voices and orchestra. Study Score edition. First performed at the Salzburg Festival 1996. Duration 24 minutes. Conductor's Score, vocal part, and orchestral parts are available on hire only.
SKU: HL.14028556
ISBN 9788759852446. 8.5x11.75x0.065 inches. English.
This composition was written quickly in a matter of days, however the composer describes the longer process of writing the piece as unconscious preparation. There are opposite elements on display within the piece, fragile coloristic passages give birth to energetic events with clear rhythmic and melodic charachter. More sharpely focused figures pass through different transformations then finally merge back to less dynamic but no less intensive filigration. In bringing these compositional elements together and by forcing opposite modes of expression, the composer has aimed to force the listener to stretch their own sensibility. Work for Cello and Electronics which was premiered by Anssi Karttunen at the Musica Nova Festival, Bremen in May 1988.
SKU: HL.14028522
ISBN 9788759859544. 9.5x14.25x0.072 inches. English.
Commissioned by the Finnish National Opera. Part 6 of the work 'Maa', for Harp with optional Electronics.
SKU: HL.14028553
UPC: 884088692810. 10.5x14.0x0.138 inches.
Commissioned by the French Government and Musica Strasbourg. As the title suggests, Trois rivières is divided into three separate sections. The first part introduces all the instrumental colours used in the piece. The rhythmic aspect is here nearly eliminated, giving room for the timbral scales, colours, resonances, attacks and textures to come to the fore. The instruments come from all members of the percussion family, but unpitched instruments are given a primary role. The second part adds a rhythmic aspect to the nuances of colour and texture, as an ostinato is developed in markedly varying directions. The last part is an epilogue, recalling components of the two preceding parts. Here, earlier aspects of the material are reorganised and placed in different relationships to each other. The voices of the percussionists act together as an extension of the instruments, being used to create either rhythmically free textures or strictly notated rhythms. They are treated instrumentally, combining to create rhythms and timbres. The poem 'La nuit de lune sur le fleuve' (Moonlit night on the river) by the Chinese poet Li Po (701-762) constitutes the material for the voices, which are amplified and further enhanced throughout.
SKU: HL.14043217
ISBN 9781783055159. 11.75x16.5x0.44 inches.
Ciel D'Hiver By The Finnish Composer Kaija Saariaho , Scored For The Orchestra. The Ten Minute Piece Ciel D'Hiver Is An Arrangement Of The Second Movement Of Kaija Saariaho 'S 2002 Orchestral Piece Orion. The Piece Was Commissioned By Musique Nouvelle En Liberte And The World Premiere Took Place On 7 April 2014 At The Theatre Du Chatelet, Paris, Given By Orchestre Lamoureux, Conducted By Faycal Karoui.
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