Violin (Violin)
SKU: HL.14028564
Composed by Kaija Saariaho. Music Sales America. Post-1900. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2004. 4 pages. Chester Music #CH67023. Published by Chester Music (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.