LCCE Performs Kaija Saariaho - Oi Kuu

Kaija Saariaho - Oi Kuu

Oi Kuu, freely translated “for a moon,” marks a small break between two large orchestral works, Du Cristal and A la Fumée. It consists of elements which came to my mind when searching for a common denominator for bass clarinet and cello; similar and different articulations; different colors in the same register. Oi Kuu was written at the request of Kari Kriikku and Anssi Karkttunen and is dedicated to them.
– Kaija Saariaho

Musicians:
Leighton Fong, cello
Stacey Pelinka, bass flute

Program: Butterflies, Moons, and Mirrors: A Saariaho Celebration, 31st Season (2023-2024)

Audio and Video: Zach Miley