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The Finnish Heritage Society presents A side-by-side pairing of the stunning solo cello works of the late Grammy-wnning Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023) alongside other works performed by cellist Eric Moore.Program Details
The program begins with the first piece ever written for cello with a musical fresco by Saariaho based on it. The next work is an early work by her mentor, Klaus Huber, along with a piece by Saariaho that draws heavily on what she learned working with him.
Saariaho’s final work for cello, written in memoriam of the composer Oliver Knussen, is paired with Colombian cellist-composer Andrea Casarrubios’ haunting pandemic-era work Seven. Finally, Saariaho’s stunning Seven Butterflies - perhaps this century’s great masterpiece for cello - is followed by a work composed as an homage to Saariaho by the cellist himself.
During the performance, the performer will draw parallels between each side-by-side pairing to enhance the listening experience between the works and introduce Saariaho’s unique, ethereal, and beautiful writing for cello.
This is pre-concert leading up to the August 16th-18th festival, sponsored by Napa Valley College. It is a retrospective of the late Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023). Her complete chamber music - 46 works - will be performed across 6 concerts.
Performing Artists:
Eric Moore started cello at age 10, won his first orchestral audition at 15, and at 23 had been principal cellist of four orchestras. His frequent collaborations with leading composers have lead to Album of the Year accolades.
He composed the filmscore for a Documentary of the Year nominee in addition to a cello concerto, cello duets, hundreds of pedagogical works and arrangements, and a 38-minute cello quintet.
His technique book has been required at Juilliard since 2013; professionals from three continents are currently enrolled in his year-long course about it. Teachers across the country use his 14-volume method, Cellosophy, and he teaches students in six states and Japan.
Eric graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan as a triple major: BM Cello Performance (with Richard Aaron), BM Music Theory, BM Music History. He is the Executive Director of New Music Decanted.
Please visit www.CelloLoft.com
Program:
Side-by-Side Tasting: The Cello Music of Kaija Saariaho
Giuseppe Colombi | Chiacona (1670)
Kaija Saariaho | Dreaming Chaccone after Colombi (2010)
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Klaus Huber | Transpositio Ad Infinitum (1976)
Kaija Saariaho | Spins and Spells (1996)
~ Intermission ~
Kaija Saariaho | Lullaby (2020)
Andrea Casarrubios | Seven (2020)
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Kaija Saariaho | Seven Butterflies (2000)
Eric Moore | Postlude - Homage to K. Saariaho (2016)
The event is suitable for all ages.
Tickets: $20 General
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94702
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