Kaija Saariaho (Finnish composer)

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children:	Aleksi Barriere Aliisa Neige Barrière
married:	Jean-Baptiste Barrière (French composer and media artist (1958-)) (from 1984 until 2023-06-02)
students:	Lotta Wennäkoski (ended) Juan Arroyo Johan Tallgren (composition)
teachers:	Brian Ferneyhough (composer) (ended) Paavo Heininen (composer) (ended: composition) Klaus Huber (Swiss composer) (ended)

studied at:	Taideyliopiston Sibelius-Akatemia in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (from 1976 until 1980: composition) Hochschule für Musik Freiburg (Freiburg Conservatory of Music) in Freiburg im Breisgau (large city), Baden-Württemberg, Germany (from 1981 until 1983: composition) IRCAM in Paris, Île-de-France, France (from 1982 to ????: composition)
taught at:	University of California, San Diego in La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States (from 1988 until 1989: composition) Taideyliopiston Sibelius-Akatemia in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (from 1997 until 1998, from 2005 until 2009: composition)

part of:	Fauteuil 2 des associés étrangers de l'Académie des beaux-arts (from 2022 until 2023-06-02: number: 12) (order: 1) Schockprisen (in 2001: number: 2001) (order: 5) Président du jury composition du concours international d'exécution musicale de Genève (in 2019: number: 2019) (order: 5) Chevalier de l’ordre national du Mérite (France) (from 2006 to present) (order: 13) Sibeliusprisen (Sibelius Society in Norway) (in 2020: number: 2020) (order: 16) Wihurin Sibelius-palkinto (in 2009: number: 2009) (order: 17) Victoire du compositeur de l'année (in 2022: number: 2022) (order: 21) Polar Music Prize (in 2013: number: 2013) (order: 42) Léonie Sonnings Musikpris (in 2011: number: 2011) (order: 48) Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (from 1997 to present) (order: 110)

part of:

Fauteuil 2 des associés étrangers de l'Académie des beaux-arts (from 2022 until 2023-06-02: number: 12) (order: 1)
Schockprisen (in 2001: number: 2001) (order: 5)
Président du jury composition du concours international d'exécution musicale de Genève (in 2019: number: 2019) (order: 5)
Chevalier de l’ordre national du Mérite (France) (from 2006 to present) (order: 13)
Sibeliusprisen (Sibelius Society in Norway) (in 2020: number: 2020) (order: 16)
Wihurin Sibelius-palkinto (in 2009: number: 2009) (order: 17)
Victoire du compositeur de l'année (in 2022: number: 2022) (order: 21)
Polar Music Prize (in 2013: number: 2013) (order: 42)
Léonie Sonnings Musikpris (in 2011: number: 2011) (order: 48)
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (from 1997 to present) (order: 110)

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IMDb:	https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0754347/ [info]
Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/artist/167216 [info]
official homepages:	http://saariaho.org/ [info]
other databases:	http://brahms.ircam.fr/kaija-saariaho [info] http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n86140591 [info] http://snaccooperative.org/ark:/99166/w6sj2g8m [info] https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb139520804 [info] https://d-nb.info/gnd/11950006X [info] https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/kaija_saariaho [info] https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n86140591 [info]
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Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0001827357 [info]
SoundCloud:	https://soundcloud.com/kaija-saariaho [info]
VIAF ID:	22116171 [info]
Wikidata:	Q241432 [info]
Songkick:	https://www.songkick.com/artists/227883 [info]
Last.fm:	https://www.last.fm/music/Kaija+Saariaho [info]
streaming page:	https://music.apple.com/us/artist/128684703 [info]

Appearances

Date	Title	Attributes	Artist	Length
	instruments
1982-02	...sah den Vögeln	electronic instruments	Kaija Saariaho, Tapio Laivaara, Jouko Teikari, Margit Rahkonen, Tuula-Marja Tuomela, Eira Ojanen, Atso Almila	15:18
1989-01	Nymphéa - For String Quartet And Electronics	electronic instruments	Kronos Quartet, Kaija Saariaho	18:41
2002-05	Poèmes de Saint-John Perse - extraits de Oiseaux: X. Gratitude du vol!	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Amin Maalouf, Kaija Saariaho	2:28
2002-05	Poèmes de Saint-John Perse - extraits de Oiseaux: XIII. Oiseaux, lances levées	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Amin Maalouf, Kaija Saariaho	2:44
2002	English Poems by Saint-John Perse - excerpts from Oiseaux: I. The bird, most ardent for life	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Camilla Hoitenga, Kaija Saariaho	3:19
2002	English Poems by Saint-John Perse - excerpts from Oiseaux: II. The old French naturalists	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Camilla Hoitenga, Kaija Saariaho	2:37
2002	English Poems by Saint-John Perse - excerpts from Oiseaux: IV. Of those who haunt the higher air	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Camilla Hoitenga, Kaija Saariaho	2:10
2002	English Poems by Saint-John Perse - excerpts from Oiseaux: IX. From one part of ever partial time to another	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Camilla Hoitenga, Kaija Saariaho	2:12
2002	English Poems by Saint-John Perse - excerpts from Oiseaux: X. Gratitude of fight!	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Camilla Hoitenga, Kaija Saariaho	2:58
2002	English Poems by Saint-John Perse - excerpts from Oiseaux: XIII. Birds, lances lifted	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Camilla Hoitenga, Kaija Saariaho	2:38
2002	Poèmes de Saint-John Perse - extraits de Oiseaux: I. L'oiseau, de tous nos consanguins	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Amin Maalouf, Kaija Saariaho	3:24
2002	Poèmes de Saint-John Perse - extraits de Oiseaux: II. Les vieux naturalistes français	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Amin Maalouf, Kaija Saariaho	2:38
2002	Poèmes de Saint-John Perse - extraits de Oiseaux: IV. De ceux qui fréquentent l'altitude	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Amin Maalouf, Kaija Saariaho	2:05
2002	Poèmes de Saint-John Perse - extraits de Oiseaux: IX: D'une parcelle à l'autre du temps partiel	electronic instruments [sonic environment]	Amin Maalouf, Kaija Saariaho	2:10
	produced
	...sah den Vögeln		Kaija Saariaho, Tapio Laivaara, Jouko Teikari, Margit Rahkonen, Tuula-Marja Tuomela, Eira Ojanen, Atso Almila	15:18
	Jardin secret I		Kaija Saariaho	10:27
	NoaNoa		Camilla Hoitenga	8:48
	recording engineer for
	Jardin secret I		Kaija Saariaho	10:27
	vocals
1987-08 – 1988-04	Stilleben	spoken vocals	Avanti Chamber Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen	22:08
	liner notes
	Reconnaissance		Kaija Saariaho; Helsinki Chamber Choir, Nils Schweckendiek
	arranged
1996	Nuits, adieux (for soloists and choir)
1997	Graal théâtre (1997 reduction for chamber orchestra and violin)
1997	Graal théâtre: I. Delicato (1997 reduction for chamber orchestra and violin)
1997	Graal théâtre: II. Impetuoso (1997 reduction for chamber orchestra and violin)
1998	Die Aussicht (for soprano, flute, cello and piano)
2002	From the Grammar of Dreams (for soprano and electronics)
2002	Quatre instants (for soprano and orchestra)
2005	Changing Light (for soprano and flute)
2009	Terra memoria (for string orchestra)
2013	Die Aussicht (for soprano and string quartet)
2013	Du gick, flög (for soprano and cello)
2013	Neiges: V. Fleurs de neige (for string quartet)
2013	Nocturne (for viola solo)
	composed
1980	Im Traume (for cello and piano)
1980	Preludi-Tunnustus-Postludi
1980	Preludi-Tunnustus-Postludi: Postludi
1980	Preludi-Tunnustus-Postludi: Preludi
1980	Preludi-Tunnustus-Postludi: Tunnustus
1981	...sah den Vögeln
1982	Adjö (for soprano, flute and guitar)
1982	Du gick, flög (for soprano and piano)
1982	Du gick, flög (for soprano and cello)
1982	Ju lägre solen (for soprano, flute and guitar)
1982	Laconisme de l'aile (for flute & electronics)
1982 – 1984	Verblendungen (for orchestra and tape)
1984 – 1985	Jardin Secret I (for electronics)
1984 – 1986	Jardin Secret II (for harpsichord and tape)
1986	Il pleut (for soprano and piano (or harp))
1986	Lichtbogen
1987	Io (for large ensemble, tape and electronics)
1987	Nymphéa (for string quartet and electronics)
1988	From the Grammar of Dreams (for soprano and electronics)
1988	From the Grammar of Dreams (for 2 sopranos)
1988	From the Grammar of Dreams: I.
1988	From the Grammar of Dreams: II.
1988	From the Grammar of Dreams: III.
1988	From the Grammar of Dreams: IV.
1988	From the Grammar of Dreams: V.
1988	Grammaire des rêves (for soprano, alto and chamber ensemble)
1988	Petals (for cello with optional live electronics)
1988	Stilleben (for orchestra and tape)
1989	Du Cristal (for electronics and orchestra)
1990	…À La Fumée (for alto flute, cello and orchestra)
1990	Oi kuu (for bass flute and cello, arr. Hoitenga)
1990	Oi kuu (for bass clarinet and cello)
1991	Maa
1991	Maa: I. Journey
1991	Maa: II. Gates
1991	Maa: III. ...de la Terre (Door) (for violin and electronics)
1991	Maa: IV. Forest
1991	Maa: V. Windows
1991	Maa: VI. Fall (for harp and optional electronics)
1991	Maa: VII. Aer (Phoenix)
1991	Monkey Fingers, Velvet Hand
1991	Nuits, adieux (for soloists and choir)
1991	Nuits, adieux (for soloists and electronics)
1992	Amers (for cello & electro-acoustic ensemble)
1992	Amers: Part 1: Libero, dolce, misterioso
1992	Amers: Part 2: Sempre molto energico, ma espressivo
1992	NoaNoa
1992	Près (for cello and electronics)
1992	Près: I
1992	Près: II
1992	Près: III
1993	Caliban's Dream (for baritone, clarinet, mandolin, guitar, harp and double bass)
1993	Caliban's Dream (for bass, alto flute, harpsichord and cello)
1993	Solar
1994	Graal théâtre (1997 reduction for chamber orchestra and violin)
1994	Graal théâtre (1994 original version)
1994	Graal théâtre: I. Delicato (1997 reduction for chamber orchestra and violin)
1994	Graal théâtre: II. Impetuoso (1997 reduction for chamber orchestra and violin)
1994	Graal théâtre: II. Impetuoso (1994 original version)
1994	Nocturne (for violin solo)
1994	Nocturne (for viola solo)
1994	Six Japanese Gardens
1994	Six Japanese Gardens: I. Tenju-an Garden of Nanzen-ji Temple
1994	Six Japanese Gardens: II. Many Pleasures (Garden of the Kinkaku-ji)
1994	Six Japanese Gardens: III. Dry Mountain Stream
1994	Six Japanese Gardens: IV. Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji
1994	Six Japanese Gardens: V. Moss Garden of the Saiho-ji
1994	Six Japanese Gardens: VI. Stone Bridges
1995	Folia (for double bass and electronics)
1996	Château de l'âme
1996	Château de l'âme: I. La liane
1996	Château de l'âme: II. À la terre
1996	Château de l'âme: III. La liane
1996	Château de l'âme: IV. Pour repousser l'esprit
1996	Château de l'âme: V. Les formules
1996	Die Aussicht (for soprano and string quartet)
1996	Die Aussicht (for soprano, flute, cello and piano)
1996	Die Aussicht (for flute, guitar, violin and cello)
1996	Lonh (for soprano and electronics)
1997	Miranda's Lament (1997 original version)
1997	Miranda's Lament (2000 revision)
1997	Mirrors (for flute and cello)
1997	Spins and Spells (for solo cello)
1998	Cendres (for alto flute, cello and piano)
1998	Couleurs du vent (for alto flute)
1998	Forty Heartbeats (for large orchestra)
1998	Neiges (for 8 cellos)
1998	Neiges: I. Nuages de neige
1998	Neiges: II. Étoile de neige
1998	Neiges: III. Étoile de neige II
1998	Neiges: IV. Aiguilles de glace
1998	Neiges: V. Fleurs de neige (for string quartet)
1998	Neiges: V. Fleurs de neige (for 8 cellos)
1999	Ciel étoilé (for percussion and double bass)
1999	Oltra mar
1999	Oltra mar: I. Départ
1999	Oltra mar: II. Amour
1999	Oltra mar: III. Vagues
1999	Oltra mar: IV. Temps
1999	Oltra mar: V. Souvenir de vagues
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	revised
1985	Adjö (for soprano, flute and guitar)
1995	Caliban's Dream (for bass, alto flute, harpsichord and cello)
2000	Miranda's Lament (2000 revision)
	wrote
1994	Graal théâtre: I. Delicato (1994 original version)
	D'om le vrai sens: VI. A mon seul désir

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