Thursday, November 17, 2011

Kaija Saariaho Clarinet Concerto

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Kaija Saariaho's 2010 Clarinet Concerto D'OM LE VRAI SENS is now available on CD.



Ondine:
Kaija Saariaho (b. 1952) is today one of the world's most significant contemporary composers. In 2008, she was named 'Composer of the Year' by Musical America. In addition, she has received several internationally distinguished awards, including the Grawemeyer Composition Award for her opera L'Amour de loin in 2003. In 1997, she was awarded one of France's highest cultural honours, the title 'Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres'.




Saariaho is the Carnegie Hall’s 2011–2012 composer-in-residence.













Kaija Saariaho 2010, photo Esa Jaske.
















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