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Kaija Saariaho: Touches - Complete Works for Piano & Harpsic

Contemporary Contemplative Serene Exotic Dramatic
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Details

Composer
Kaija Saariaho
Artist
Tuija Hakkila, Anssi Karttunen
Format
CD
Label
Ondine
Released
Jun 06, 2025
Catalog #
ODE 1469-2
UPC
761195146927

About

Pianist Tuija Hakkila enjoyed a close friendship with composer Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023) that lasted for over 40 years until the composer's death in 2023. Tuija Hakkila played a pivotal role in Saariaho's creations for the solo piano and harpsichord. Although Kaija Saariaho wrote several compositions featuring the piano, the composer felt that writing music for solo piano was particularly challenging due to the restrictions of the instrument. Although few in number, Saariaho's piano works are 21st century gems continuing the path set by Debussy's late works and Messiaen.

Tracklist 8 tracks

  1. 1 Prelude for Piano 07:28
    Track
    1
    Title
    Prelude for Piano
    Duration
    07:28
    Composer
    Kaija Saariaho
    Performer
    Tuija Hakkila
  2. 2 Arabesques et adages 06:57
    Track
    2
    Title
    Arabesques et adages
    Duration
    06:57
    Composer
    Kaija Saariaho
    Performer
    Tuija Hakkila
  3. 3 Fall (version for harpsichord and electronics) 07:10
    Track
    3
    Title
    Fall (version for harpsichord and electronics)
    Duration
    07:10
    Composer
    Kaija Saariaho
    Performer
    Tuija Hakkila, Kaija Saariaho
  4. 4 Serenatas: Delicato (arr. T. Hakkila for piano) 03:13
    Track
    4
    Title
    Serenatas: Delicato (arr. T. Hakkila for piano)
    Duration
    03:13
    Composer
    Kaija Saariaho
    Performer
    Tuija Hakkila
  5. 5 Im Traume 10:18
    Track
    5
    Title
    Im Traume
    Duration
    10:18
    Composer
    Kaija Saariaho
    Performer
    Anssi Karttunen, Tuija Hakkila
  6. 6 Ballade for Piano 05:49
    Track
    6
    Title
    Ballade for Piano
    Duration
    05:49
    Composer
    Kaija Saariaho
    Performer
    Tuija Hakkila
  7. 7 Monkey Fingers, Velvet Hand 03:44
    Track
    7
    Title
    Monkey Fingers, Velvet Hand
    Duration
    03:44
    Composer
    Kaija Saariaho
    Performer
    Tuija Hakkila
  8. 8 Jardin secret II 11:06
    Track
    8
    Title
    Jardin secret II
    Duration
    11:06
    Composer
    Kaija Saariaho
    Performer
    Tuija Hakkila, Kaija Saariaho