Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)

Song for Betty (2001)

arrangement of the last movement of L'Amour de Loin, for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2001
    • Duration: 3 mn
    • Publisher: Chester Music
    • Dedication: pour les quatre-vingt ans de Betty Freeman
Detailed formation
  • 4 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute), 3 oboes (also English horn, oboe d'amore), 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, 4 percussionists, timpani, harp, piano, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 18 May 2001
    Location:

    États-Unis, Los Angeles


    Performers:

    l'Orchestre philharmonique de Los Angeles Philharmonic, direction : Esa-Pekka Salonen.