Serenatas
Commissioned by the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival and La Jolla Music Society for SummerFest.
Publisher | Chester Music Ltd |
Category | Works for 2-6 Players |
Year Composed | 2008 |
Duration | 14 Minutes |
Orchestration | piano, cello, percussion |
Availability | Sale |
Programme Note
Serenatas (2008)
This work 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