Composer

Kaija Saariaho

Finnish composer (1952–2023)

59 works in the index

Birthplace

Helsinki

Citizenship / historical state

France

Period (estimated from birth year)

Contemporary

Biography

Kaija Saariaho — Finnish composer (1952–2023). The recorded birthplace is Helsinki. The biographical record lists citizenship or historical state as France.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments

Cello, Flute, percussion, Harp, Piano

Genres represented

Classical

Works with composition dates

0 of 59

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works page 1 of 2

Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details

Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
Nocturne	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, violin, Voice	Classical	10
Jardin Secret II	—	—	—	harpsichord	Classical	3
A La Terre	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	3
Douleur	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	2
Noanoa For Flute And Electronics,	—	—	—	Flute	Classical	3
Laconisme De L'aile	—	—	—	Flute	Classical	1
Sept Papillons	—	—	—	Cello	Classical	1
Pres For Cello And Electronics	—	—	—	Cello	Classical	2
Pour Repousser L'esprit	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	2
Parfum De L'Instant	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	3
Pres	—	—	—	Cello	Classical	2
Spins And Spells	—	—	—	Cello	Classical	1
Dry Mountain Stream	—	—	—	percussion	Classical	1
Stone Bridges	—	—	—	percussion	Classical	1
Attente	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	1
Resonances	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	2
Terrestre	—	—	—	Harp, Flute, violin, percussion	Classical	0
Petals	—	—	—	Cello	Classical	0
Many Pleasures (Garden Of The Kinkaku-ji)	—	—	—	percussion	Classical	1
Moss Garden Of The Saiho-ji	—	—	—	percussion	Classical	0
Tenju-an Garden Of Nanzen-ji Temple	—	—	—	percussion	Classical	0
Rock Garden Of Ryoan-ji	—	—	—	percussion	Classical	—
La Liane	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	—
Les Formules	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	—
Lonh	—	—	—	—	Classical	—
Nymphea	—	—	—	String Quartet	Classical	—
Couleurs Du Vent	—	—	—	—	Classical	—
Cendres	—	—	—	Cello, Flute	Classical	—
Folia	—	—	—	Double Bass	Classical	—
Mirrors	—	—	—	Cello, Flute	Classical	—
New Gates	—	—	—	Flute	Classical	—
Die Aussicht	—	—	—	Guitar, Flute	Classical	0
Oi Kuu	—	—	—	—	Classical	—
L'amour De Loin	—	—	—	—	Classical	—
Fall	—	—	—	Harp	Classical	—
Miranda's Lament	—	—	—	Harp, Cello, Flute, violin, Clarinet	Classical	0
Caliban's Dream (Saariaho)	—	—	—	Harp, Guitar, harpsichord, bass, Clarinet, Baritone, Mandolin	Classical	0
Neiges [Saariaho, Kaija]	—	—	—	Cello	Classical	—
Ariel's Hail	—	—	—	Flute	Classical	—
Orion	—	—	—	Orchestra	Classical	—
...A La Fumee	—	—	—	Cello	Classical	—
Aer	—	—	—	—	Classical	—
Aile Du Songe	—	—	—	Flute	Classical	—
Du Cristal	—	—	—	Orchestra	Classical	—
From The Grammer Of Dreams	—	—	—	—	Classical	—
Gates	—	—	—	harpsichord, Cello, Flute	Classical	—
Grammaire Des Reves	—	—	—	—	Classical	0
IO	—	—	—	—	Classical	0

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. This short biography is assembled from the recorded facts. Authority record: VIAF 22116171. Portrait: Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.