SKU: HL.14028540
ISBN 9788759850732. 19.25x14.25x0.067 inches. English.
A superb piece by the magnificent Kaija Saariaho completed in 1990. Oi Kuu translated as for a moon is set for Bass Clarinet and Cello with a duration of approximatley 6 minutes. It signalled a brief period between two large orchestral works, Du Cristal and A La Fumee and consists of multiphonies created and encountered between Bass Clarinet and Cello. Full of colour, it is typically expressive with unusual sounds and manual effects. Oi Kuu was commissioned by Kari Kriikku and Anssi Karkttunen and has been dedicated to them. A version for Bass Flute and Cello is available on KP00533.
SKU: HL.14016902
ISBN 9788759854532. 12.0x8.0x0.438 inches. English.
This is the Harpsichord Part for Kaija Saariaho's Jardin Secret II for Saariaho's 1986 work for Harpsicord and Electronics. This hair raising and spatially aware piece from 1986 also contains detailed performance instructions and tape guides. Also available is a CD and CD-Rom package, with accompaniments and all the patches and files required for a real time performance (KP00291).
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.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.14028559
ISBN 9788759856048. 5.5x5.0x0.405 inches. English.
Audio CD and CD-Rom 2CDset for Kaija Saariaho's ...De La Terre, the third part of the ballet MAA. This set contains the CD-rom of Live Electronics as well as the Tape backing.
SKU: HL.14013094
ISBN 9788759859629. Danish.
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.
