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Â鶹ԼÅÄ Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2022-23 Season Total Immersion: Kaija Saariaho Film Screening

Â鶹ԼÅÄ Symphony Orchestra
Total Immersion: Kaija Saariaho Film Screening
10:30 Sun 7 May 2023 Barbican, Cinema 1
Watch a screening of the film 'Echoes of the Universe' as part of our Total Immersion Day.
Watch a screening of the film 'Echoes of the Universe' as part of our Total Immersion Day.

About This Event

The ‘Echoes of the Universe' documentary tells the story of Kaija Saariaho, a composer born in Finland but who build her career from Paris.

The documentary focuses on Saariaho's international composing career and her extensive musical catalogue through her most significant opera and instrumental works.

The documentary follows Saariaho in her work and among young students and musicians, whom she always finds the time for guidance. The documentary also discusses Saariaho's transformation from a shy girl originating from Helsinki into the world's most respected contemporary composer. During her school years she studied various art subjects, but music drew the long straw, and she became interested in composing. People of importance for Saariaho's career also bring their presence to the documentary.

Running time approx 80 min.

This day of events will now take place on Sunday 7 May, previously scheduled for Saturday 6 May, in respect of His Majesty King Charles III's Coronation.