# Kaija Saariaho: Chamber Works for Strings · Vol. I

> Kaija Saariaho: Chamber Works for Strings · Vol. I – Meta4, Anna Laakso, Marko Myöhänen. Ondine ODE 1222-2, CD, released July 2013.

Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1222-2

- **Composer:** Kaija Saariaho
- **Work(s):** Chamber Works for Strings · Vol. I
- **Performers:** Meta4; Anna Laakso; Marko Myöhänen
- **Label:** Ondine
- **Catalogue no.:** ODE 1222-2
- **Format:** CD
- **Release date:** 1 July 2013
- **EAN / UPC:** 0761195122228
- **Tracks:** 9, total 70:52
- **Genres:** Chamber, Finnish contemporary
- **Awards:** ICMA Nomination 2014

## Track listing

**Kaija Saariaho**

1. Tocar for violin and piano (2010) (7:11)
- *Vent nocturne for viola and electronics (2006)*
2. I. Sombres miroirs (8:10)
3. II. Soupirs de l'obscur (6:15)
- *Calices for violin and piano (2009)*
4. Calices I (5:57)
5. Calices II (4:32)
6. Calices III (5:11)
7. Spins and Spells for cello solo (1997) (6:50)
8. Nocturne for violin solo (1994) (5:11)
9. Nymphéa for string quartet and electronics (1987) (21:35)

## About this recording

This is the first of two releases of Chamber Works for Strings by Kaija Saariaho. The second will be released in 2014.

Kaija Saariaho is renowned across the world for her vivid orchestration. Her chamber works highlight her ability to create unique sound worlds with only a few instruments. Here she also adds live electronics to create a unique colour.

Meta4, formed in 2001, is one of the internationally most successful Finnish string quartets. In 2010 they received the Echo Klassik Award and in 2012 were awarded both the Record of the Year by the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE and the Emma prize (the Finnish Grammy) for Classical Album of the Year.

This release is also a tribute to Kaija Saariaho who turned 60 on 14th of October 2012.

## Features

Booklet with liner notes in English, French and Finnish

## Buy or stream

- [Buy](https://Ondine.lnk.to/ODE12222OW)

## Related pages

- [Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/composers/saariaho-kaija.md)
- [Meta4, Ensemble](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/meta4.md)
- [Anna Laakso, piano](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/laakso-anna.md)
- [Marko Myöhänen, electronics](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/my-h-nen-marko.md)

## Also recommended

- [Kaija Saariaho: Trios](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1189-2.md): Steven Dann, viola · Pia Freund, soprano · Tuija Hakkila, piano · Mikael Helasvuo, alto flute · Florent Jodelet, percussion · Anssi Karttunen, cello · Ernst Kovacic, violin (ODE 1189-2, 2012)
- [Kaija Saariaho: La Passion de Simone](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1217-5.md): Dawn Upshaw, soprano · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Tapiola Chamber Choir · Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor (ODE 1217-5, 2013)
- [Kaija Saariaho: Works for Orchestra](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1113-2q.md): Jukka-Pekka Saraste (ODE 1113-2Q, 2012)
- [Kaija Saariaho: Clarinet Concerto "D'OM LE VRAI SENS" · Laterna Magica · Leino Songs](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1173-2.md): Kari Kriikku, clarinet · Anu Komsi, soprano · Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Sakari Oramo, conductor (ODE 1173-2, 2011)