Kaija Saariaho — Flute Works
interpretation project
Terrestre / Sombre / Aile du songe / solo & electronic works
About the project
A sustained engagement with the flute works of Kaija Saariaho through performance and interpretation.
These works are approached as a continuous sound world, shaped by breath, resonance, and transformation of timbre across solo and electronic contexts.
Letter of support — Kaija Saariaho (Paris, 2016)
Hélène’s interpretations of my music were so sovereign and natural that it was difficult to believe she was playing it for the first time. I am happy to support her project, and hope she will find many occasions to perform my music — above all Aile du songe.
Excerpt — Kaija Saariaho correspondence
when she performed some of my central chamber music works with soloistic flute parts, such as Terrestre and Sombre, it seemed as if we would have known each other for a long time already.
Repertoire focus
Performance-based research into Kaija Saariaho’s flute writing, focusing on Terrestre, Sombre, and Aile du songe.
Danish premieres of major flute works including these pieces.
These works are approached as a continuous sound world shaped by breath, resonance, and transformation of timbre.