Music of Today: Kaija Saariaho

Royal Festival Hall, London
South Bank, London SE1
United Kingdom
020 7840 4242
http://www.rfh.org.uk

Ilan Volkov conductor
Mario Caroli flute


Terrestre, new to this country, is a bewitching flute concerto, inspired by the flight and songs of birds. Lichtbogen, a classic, combining live instruments and electronics, is a haunting evocation of the Northern Lights (the title means 'arcs of light').

Presented by Julian Anderson in conversation with Susanna Eastburn, Artistic Director of the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.



Kaija Saariaho : Terrestre
Kaija Saariaho : Lichtbogen