Peter Herresthal, Clément Mao-Takacs, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra - Kaija Saariaho: Circle Map, Graal théâtre, Vers toi qui es si loin & Neiges (2019)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 329 MB | Tracks: 14 | 87:05 min
Style: Classical | Label: BIS
Several of Kaija Saariaho’s works are named after natural phenomena that serve as a starting point to her compositional process. Composed in 1998, Neiges was inspired by various qualities of snow and explores instrumental languages and colors similar to those found in her earlier works. On the present album the piece is heard in its never-before recorded version for twelve cellos, performed by the cellists of the Oslo Philharmonic. Another source of inspiration has been medieval literature, which formed a point of departure for Graal Théâtre, the first concerto Saariaho wrote, as well as for the recent Vers toi qui es si loin (2018).