CD, Saariaho (composer)
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[In the title-work] Saariaho embraces the often-referenced otherworldly aspects of her palette by setting text about Martians, desert people and universality – think sci-fi madrigal rather than... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 7th July 2023
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Gramophone Magazine, September 2023
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023
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Grammy Awards, 66th Awards (2024), Winner - Best Choral Performance
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Winner - Contemporary Music
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BBC Music Magazine, February 2024, Shortlisted - Choral
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this celebration of song is infused with heartfelt joy. — More…
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Gramophone Awards, 2024 Shortlist, Finalist - Song
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Kaija Saariaho: Maan Varjot, Chateau de l'Ame, True Fire, Offrande
Olivier Latry (organ), Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Hannu Lintu, Ernest Martínez Izquierdo
If I appear to be in the minority in continuing to view the late Saariaho’s output as a very mixed bag, there’s music on this valuable disc that I’ll return to while it reminds me, again, how... — More…
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Gramophone Awards, 2024 Winners, Contemporary
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Contemporary Music
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New. Kaija Saariaho: Touches - Complete Works for Piano and Harpischord
Tuija Hakkila (harpsichord), Anssi Karttunen (cello)
the late Finnish composer’s piano works are full of imagination and resourceful invention, and those shif ting sounds she was always searching for...Hakkila, who was friends with Saariaho for... — More…
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Kaija Saariaho: Circle Map, Graal théâtre, Vers toi qui es si loin & Neiges
RecommendedPeter Herresthal (violin), Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Clément Mao-Takacs
The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra are on fine form as they embrace Kaija Saariaho’s unique soundscape in this collection of works spanning the last 25 years…In both [Vers toi qui es si loin] and... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, December 2019, Concerto Choice
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Limelight Magazine Recordings of the Year, 2019, Nominated - Chamber
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International Classical Music Awards, 2019, Nominee - Contemporary Music
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Grammy Awards, 63rd Awards (2021), Nominee - Best Classical Compendium
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Special offer. Kaija Saariaho: True Fire, Trans & Ciel d'hiver
RecommendedGerald Finley (bass-baritone), Xavier de Maistre (harp)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hannu Lintu
[True Fire is] sung with glorious lyricism and clarity by Gerald Finley…Lintu’s agile direction of the excellent Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra balances every detail in Saariaho’s intricate,... — More…
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2019
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Grammy Awards, 62nd Awards (2019), Nominee - Best Classical Compendium
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International Classical Music Awards, 2019, Nominee - Contemporary Music
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Special offer. Saariaho: D’OM LE VRAI SENS
RecommendedKari Kriikku (clarinet), Anu Komsi (soprano)
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo
The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra partner Kriikku admirably in this enchanting concerto and under Oramo's sensitive direction provide beguiling accompaniments for Anu Komsi in the four Leino... — More…
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Gramophone Awards, 2012, Finalist - Contemporary
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Gramophone Magazine, December 2011, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2013, Premiere Award
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A frame of applause and ecstatic ovations greet what is one of Karita Mattila's most exciting discs yet… The repertoire takes Mattila's voice into thrilling new regions; and Martin Katz's piano... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, July 2007, Choral & Song Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2007, Editor's Choice
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Remembering
Nørgård & Saariaho: Cello Concertos
Jakob Kullberg (cello), BBC Philharmonic, Michael Francis, John Storgards, Sinfonia Varsovia, Szymon Bywalec
As this enthralling album of cello concertos attests, [Nørgård and Kullberg's] partnership reflects an intensity of vision on both sides, and a sense of creative adventure that’s mirrored by... — More…
