Immerse yourself in the ethereal and contemplative soundscapes of Kaija Saariaho's latest album, "Reconnaissance," set for release on June 16, 2023, under the esteemed BIS label. This captivating collection spans a duration of 1 hour and 21 minutes, offering a profound exploration of Saariaho's distinctive compositional style.
The album is a rich tapestry of works, featuring the hauntingly beautiful "Nuits, adieux" in two versions—one for four voices and electronics, and another for four voices alone. These pieces, with their intricate interplay of voices and subtle electronic textures, showcase Saariaho's mastery of creating deeply atmospheric and introspective music.
"Reconnaissance" also includes the dynamic and expressive "Écho !" and "Horloge, tais-toi !," both of which highlight Saariaho's ability to blend choir and piano in a way that is both powerful and delicate. The album further delves into the cyclical beauty of nature with "Tag des Jahrs," a four-part work that musically depicts the changing seasons.
For those drawn to the avant-garde and the exploratory, "Reconnaissance" offers a unique listening experience. Saariaho's compositions are known for their innovative use of electronics and their ability to evoke a sense of otherworldly wonder, making this album a standout in her already impressive discography. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Saariaho's work or a newcomer to her music, "Reconnaissance" promises a deeply engaging and thought-provoking journey through sound.
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Tracks
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices & Electronics): I. Nuit IKaija Saariaho, Timo Kurkikangas, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices & Electronics): II. Adieu IKaija Saariaho, Timo Kurkikangas, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices & Electronics): III. Nuit IIKaija Saariaho, Timo Kurkikangas, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices & Electronics): IV. Adieu IIKaija Saariaho, Timo Kurkikangas, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices & Electronics): V. Nuit IIIKaija Saariaho, Timo Kurkikangas, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices & Electronics): VI. Nuit IVKaija Saariaho, Timo Kurkikangas, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices & Electronics): VII. Nuit VKaija Saariaho, Timo Kurkikangas, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices & Electronics): VIII. Adieu III - IX. Adieu IV - X. Adieu VKaija Saariaho, Timo Kurkikangas, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Horloge, tais-toi ! (Version for Choir & Piano)Kaija Saariaho, Helsinki Chamber Choir, Anna Kuvaja, Nils Schweckendiek
Écho !: I. Dolce energicoKaija Saariaho, David Hackston, Timo Kurkikangas, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Júlia Heéger, Martti Anttila, Mats Lillhannus, Sampo Haapaniemi, Jussi Linnanmäki, Nils Schweckendiek
Écho !: II. Calmo, espressivoKaija Saariaho, David Hackston, Timo Kurkikangas, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Júlia Heéger, Martti Anttila, Mats Lillhannus, Sampo Haapaniemi, Jussi Linnanmäki, Nils Schweckendiek
Écho !: III. Libero, intensoKaija Saariaho, David Hackston, Timo Kurkikangas, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Júlia Heéger, Martti Anttila, Mats Lillhannus, Sampo Haapaniemi, Jussi Linnanmäki, Nils Schweckendiek
Tag des Jahrs: I. Der FrühlingKaija Saariaho, Timo Kurkikangas, Nils Schweckendiek, Helsinki Chamber Choir
Tag des Jahrs: II. Der SommerKaija Saariaho, Helsinki Chamber Choir, Timo Kurkikangas, Nils Schweckendiek
Tag des Jahrs: III. Der HerbstKaija Saariaho, Helsinki Chamber Choir, Timo Kurkikangas, Nils Schweckendiek
Tag des Jahrs: IV. Der WinterKaija Saariaho, Helsinki Chamber Choir, Timo Kurkikangas, Nils Schweckendiek
ÜberzeugungKaija Saariaho, Uusinta Ensemble, Keri Kallio, Emma Suszko, Eira Karlson, Nils Schweckendiek
Reconnaissance: I. The First Martian in a Long TimeKaija Saariaho, Helsinki Chamber Choir, Uusinta Ensemble, Nils Schweckendiek
Reconnaissance: II. Count DownKaija Saariaho, Helsinki Chamber Choir, Uusinta Ensemble, Nils Schweckendiek
Reconnaissance: InterludeKaija Saariaho, Helsinki Chamber Choir, Uusinta Ensemble, Nils Schweckendiek
Reconnaissance: III. Green HouseKaija Saariaho, Helsinki Chamber Choir, Uusinta Ensemble, Nils Schweckendiek
Reconnaissance: IV. Desert PeopleKaija Saariaho, Helsinki Chamber Choir, Nils Schweckendiek, Uusinta Ensemble
Reconnaissance: V. RequiemKaija Saariaho, Helsinki Chamber Choir, Nils Schweckendiek, Uusinta Ensemble
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices): I. Nuit IKaija Saariaho, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices): II. Adieu IKaija Saariaho, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices): III. Nuit IIKaija Saariaho, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices): IV. Adieu IIKaija Saariaho, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices): V. Nuit IIIKaija Saariaho, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices): VI. Nuit IVKaija Saariaho, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices): VII. Nuit VKaija Saariaho, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
Nuits, adieux (Version for 4 Voices): VIII. Adieu III - IX. Adieu IV - X. Adieu VKaija Saariaho, Linnéa Sundfær Casserly, Eleriin Müüripeal, Martti Anttila, Sampo Haapaniemi, Nils Schweckendiek
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