Special offer. Kaija Saariaho: Trios
Anssi Karttunen (cello), Pia Freund (soprano), Tuija Hakkila (piano), Mikael Helasvuo (alto flute), Steven Dann (viola), Florent Jodelet (percussion)
Zebra Trio
The CD is self-recommending to contemporary-music connoisseurs, but not exclusively to them.
Special offer. Kaija Saariaho: Trios
Anssi Karttunen (cello), Pia Freund (soprano), Tuija Hakkila (piano), Mikael Helasvuo (alto flute), Steven Dann (viola), Florent Jodelet (percussion)
Zebra Trio
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The CD is self-recommending to contemporary-music connoisseurs, but not exclusively to them.
About
Ondine here presents a recording of chamber music by Kaija Saariaho. Known for her colourful orchestration, Saariaho’s impressive variety of sound is apparent in all of the works included here.
The trios are composed for different combinations of instruments, each of them demonstrating their individual colours.
Ondine has previously released the orchestral version of Mirage, and here presents the world première recording of the trio version. Musicians on this recording have performed Saariaho’s work for a number of years and display a striking affinity with her music.
The release also celebrates Kaija Saariaho’s 60th birthday (14th October 2012).
Contents and tracklist
- Pia Freund, Anssi Karttunen, Tuija Hakkila
- Ernst Kovacic, Steven Dann, Anssi Karttunen
- Zebra Trio
- Steven Dann, Anssi Karttunen, Tuija Hakkila
- Anssi Karttunen, Tuija Hakkila, Florent Jodelet
Awards and reviews
March 2013
The CD is self-recommending to contemporary-music connoisseurs, but not exclusively to them.
19th April 2013
These performances by musicians having a close working association with the composer are ideal. They are also superbly served by Ondine's beautiful recording...This well-filled release is an important addition to Saariaho's ever-growing discography and a must for all devotees of her music.
