Kaija Saariaho with Anssi Karttunen New Works for Solo Strings

Kaija Saariaho with Anssi Karttunen: New Works for Solo Strings

Internationally renowned composer Kaija Saariaho and acclaimed cellist Anssi Karttunen, who has premiered a number of Saariaho's solo and chamber works, guide six composers and seven string players through the collaborative process, from a composition's conception to its first performance. World premieres of six resulting new works were held in Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall on March 12, 2012, along with the US premieres of Kaija Saariaho's Aure and Cloud Trio. As part of the workshop, the string players also participated in a master class devoted to Saariaho's own works for strings.

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