Joanna Gutowska beautifully performs Kaija Saariaho

Joanna Gutowska is a fantastically talented performer. Her mastery of this material is superb. Her technique is flawless. And she seems comfortable interacting with the electronics.

Hinke Younger 7/11/22 Hinke Younger 7/11/22

WorldView Episode 20: Judith Weir & Kaija Saariaho

Ralph Graves 7/30/20 Ralph Graves 7/30/20

Kaija Saariaho - True Fire true masterwork

True Fire was composed for baritone Gerald Finley, who performs it here. The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra was one of the co-commissioning organizations. Consider this, then, an authoritative performance, and a thrilling one at that.

Ralph Graves 11/26/13 Ralph Graves 11/26/13

Saariaho Chamber Works for Strings

If you're already a fan of Saariaho's music, this disc is a must. If not, this can provide a good and somewhat intimate introduction to this visionary composer's style.

Ralph Graves 4/18/12 Ralph Graves 4/18/12

Ethereal Orchestral Works by Kaija Saariaho

As I listened to this compilation, the words I kept jotting down were "mysterious," "atmospheric," and "ethereal." Those terms, I think, apply to the entire collection.

Ralph Graves 11/2/11 Ralph Graves 11/2/11

Kaija Saariaho: D’Om le Vrai Sens

Saariaho doesn’t write pretty music – but she does write vital music.

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