Kaija Saariaho’s record, carried by the musical groups of Radio France, was released at the beginning of February 2024 under the Festival Présences-Radio France label. This collection is the discographic echo of the Présences Festival and the commissioning and creation activity of Radio France. Supported by the musical groups of Radio France, the Festival celebrates each year a figure of musical creation of our time. The 2017 edition was that of Kaija Saariaho, Finnish composer (1952-2023).
This disc recorded in concert in February 2017 and June 2022 brings together four works by Kaija Saariaho:
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Shadows of the Earth
Olivier Latry, organ / Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Ernest Martinez-Izquierdo. -
Soul Castle
Faustine de Monès, soprano / Franck Villard, choirmaster / Members of the Choir of Radio France: S. Breton, S. Dewald, A. Jobic, T. Martynova, J. Nemer, E. Salmon, I. Trehout-Williams and B. Vignudelli / Orchestra Philharmonique de Radio France, direction Hannu Lintu. -
True Fire
Davóne Tines, baritone / Orchester National de France, conductor Olari Elts. -
Offering
Anssi Karttunen, violoncello / Olivier Latry, organ.
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???? At the beginning of February 2024 France Musique dedicated its show Contemporary record of the week to the one dedicated to Kaija Saariaho.
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