Kaija Saariaho

Kaija Saariaho’s Vista for orchestra was commissioned by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic, Oslo Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. It was partially inspired...

Commissioned by the European Broadcasting Union, the one-minute orchestral piece was was to employ a recognizable Beethovenesque spirit with a personal touch. The work reflects the vast changes in orc...

Commissioned by the European Broadcasting Union, the one-minute orchestral piece was was to employ a recognizable Beethovenesque spirit with a personal touch. The work reflects the vast changes in orc...

Aure is a work for Violin and Cello by Kaija Saariaho. Originally composed for Violin and Viola, this version was created in 2015, and was originally an homage to Henri Dutilleux's 95th birthday, insp...

The two violin duets entitled Danse des Flocons were first written by the composer for her daughter Aliisa, who at the time was seven years old and an aspiring violinist. The titular flocons (flakes)...

Study score. Fifteen minute work for string orchestra. Parts available on hire. The title Terra Memoria refers to two words which are full of rich associations: to earth and memory.

Reflejo de su insondable atención al detalle y su refinada sensibilidad musical, «HUSH» es el último concierto de Saariaho, escrito para el trompetista Verneri Pohjola en 2023 y en el que retoma mater...

Je sens un deuxième coeur was commissioned for Emanuel Ax by The Carnegie Hall Corporation. The world premiere was given at the Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York City on 12 April 20...

Aure is a work by Kaija Saariaho for Violin and Viola, originally composed as an homage to Henri Dutilleux's 95th birthday. Aure was first performed on 19th August 2011, as part of the festival 'Les I...

Fleurs de neige for String Quartet

Notes On Light by Kaija Saariaho for cello and chamber ensemble. Full Score.

An unusual and visually compelling piece for solo Flute with optional Electronics. The work begins with a text by Saint-John Perse, spoken by the Flautist. Little by little, the instrument is raised t...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating soundscape of Kaija Saariaho: With "Duft for Solo Clarinet", the renowned publisher Chester Music presents an extraordinary masterpiece of contemporary literature....

Kaija Saariaho 's Graal Theatre for Violin and Orchestra was commissioned for the Centenary Season of Promenade Concerts 1995. This arrangement for Violin and Two Pianos by Yann Ollivo requires two gr...

Secton three from the ballet MAA. This is the Violin part for Saariaho's terrific work for Violin and Electronics.

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 p...

Oltra Mar, de Kaija Saariaho, para coro y orquesta, fue un encargo de la Filarmónica de Nueva York y se estrenó mundialmente en 1999 bajo la batuta de Kurt Masur. Incluye textos de Amin Maalouf y Abou...

For Mezzo Soprano and Orchestra. Libertto by Amin Maalouf. Adriana Songs was commissioned by the Auftakt Festival, Alte Oper Frankfurt, the New York Philharmonic, Lorin Maazel, Musical Director and t...

Full score for Emilie, opera in 9 scenes by Kaija Saariaho. Kaija Saariaho's Emilie was commissioned by Opéra de Lyon, Barbican Centre, London and Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon. It was first p...

An opera written in 2006. Kaija Saariaho's La Passion de Simone was commissioned jointly by the Vienna Festival, Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Barbican London and Lincoln Center New York. It was first...

A beautiful Concerto for Flute and Orchestra by Finiish composer Kaija Saariaho. This piece was first performed at the Flanders Festival in Brussels on the 12th October, 2001. This is the Solo Flute...

Kaija Saariaho's Maan Varjot was jointly commissioned by Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, Orchestre National de Lyon, Southbank Centre and the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Work for Violin and Orchestra commissioned by the BBC and VARA Radio 4 (Netherlands).

Work for Orchestra commissioned by the Cleveland Orchestra in 2002.