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Composer(s): Saariaho, Kaija; Saariaho, Kaija
Arranger(s): Hakkila, Tuija
Artist(s): Hakkila, Tuija; Karttunen, Anssi; Saariaho, Kaija
Label: Ondine
Genre: Chamber Music; Instrumental
Period: Contemporary
Catalogue No: ODE1469-2
Barcode: 761195146927
Release Date: 06/2025
SAARIAHO, K.: Piano and Harpsichord Works (Complete) (Touches) (Hakkila)
Pianist Tuija Hakkila enjoyed a close friendship with Kaija Saariaho that lasted for over 40 years until the composer’s death in 2023. Hakkila played a pivotal role in Saariaho’s creations for solo piano and harpsichord. Although few in number, Saariaho’s piano works are 21st-century masterpieces for the instrument, continuing the path set by Debussy and Messiaen.
Tracklist
Saariaho, Kaija
Hakkila, Tuija (piano)
|  | 1 | Prelude for Piano | 07:28 |
Hakkila, Tuija (piano)
Hakkila, Tuija (piano)
| | 2 | Arabesques et adages | 06:57 |
Hakkila, Tuija (piano)
Hakkila, Tuija (harpsichord)
Saariaho, Kaija (electronics)
Saariaho, Kaija (electronics)
| | 3 | Fall (version for harpsichord and electronics) | 07:10 |
Hakkila, Tuija (harpsichord)
Saariaho, Kaija (electronics)
Saariaho, Kaija (electronics)
Saariaho, Kaija
Hakkila, Tuija - Arranger
Hakkila, Tuija - Arranger
Hakkila, Tuija (piano)
| | 4 | Serenatas: Delicato (arr. T. Hakkila for piano) | 03:13 |
Hakkila, Tuija (piano)
Saariaho, Kaija
Karttunen, Anssi (cello)
Hakkila, Tuija (prepared piano)
Hakkila, Tuija (prepared piano)
| | 5 | Im Traume | 10:18 |
Karttunen, Anssi (cello)
Hakkila, Tuija (prepared piano)
Hakkila, Tuija (prepared piano)
Hakkila, Tuija (piano)
| | 6 | Ballade for Piano | 05:49 |
Hakkila, Tuija (piano)
Hakkila, Tuija (piano)
| | 7 | Monkey Fingers, Velvet Hand | 03:44 |
Hakkila, Tuija (piano)
Hakkila, Tuija (harpsichord)
Saariaho, Kaija (tape)
Saariaho, Kaija (tape)
| | 8 | Jardin secret II | 11:06 |
Hakkila, Tuija (harpsichord)
Saariaho, Kaija (tape)
Saariaho, Kaija (tape)
Total Playing Time: 55:45