20:00 - Netzwerk für zeitgenössische Musik in Hamburg

„Serenatas“ is a collection of five small pieces which are
played in the order chosen by the performers. The names
of the sections describe their general musical character:
Agitato, Delicato, Dolce, Languido, Misterioso.
The musical material here is related to two of my recent
works: Mirage and Notes on Light. I became attached to
some details and musical ideas, developed them here
further or put them in a new context. The starting-point for
these pieces is emotional. The title reflects my attitude to
this material: the music is sometimes sweet, sometimes
tormented. I would like the attitude of the musicians playing
it to be devoted as it would be when playing a serenade
to a lover...
Kaija Saariaho
„New Gates“ aus dem Jahre 1996 ist ein Arrangement des
zweiten Parts der Ballettmusik „Maa“ aus dem Jahre 1991.
Die Uraufführung fand 1997 beim Festival für Neue Musik
in Stuttgart statt.