Browse: Saariaho (composer)
This page lists all recordings composed by Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023).
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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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[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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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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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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Saariaho: L'Amour de loin
RecommendedDaniel Belcher, tenor (Jaufré Rudel), Ekaterina Lekhina, soprano (Clémence) & Marie-Ange Todorovitch, mezzosoprano (Le Pèlerin)
Rundfunkchor Berlin & Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kent Nagano
Kent Nagano's Berlin forces convey every nuance of this shimmering score, and the surround-sound recording is first-rate, making this a set that approaches ideal. — More…
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Gramophone Awards, 2010, Finalist - Opera
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Grammy Awards, 53rd Awards (2010), Best Opera Recording
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New,
Kaija Saariaho: Maan Varjot, Chateau de l'Ame, True Fire, Offrande (collection Presences) Olivier Latry (organ), Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
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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…a magisterial performance, closely attentive to detail, in which the continental influences are highlighted as never before… The climax of 'Uranus' is a thriller: a massive build-up, with the... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, September 2006, Orchestral Choice
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Horizon 5
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Huelgas Ensemble, Paul van Nevel, Martyn Brabbins, Markus Stenz, David Robertson, Susanna Mälkki
With its roster of star conductors specialising in contemporary music, and recordings of superfine technical quality, this well-filled disc provides satisfaction and provocation in equal measure. — More…
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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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Once again Paul Hillier and his Estonian choir provide a varied programme of new choral works by Baltic composers. Despite a wide gamut of styles, each composition has an immediacy that is not... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2007, Choral Finalist
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2006, Editor's Choice
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