℗ 2013 Ondine
| Released | July 2, 2013 |
| Duration | 1h 10m 52s |
| Record Label | Ondine |
| Catalogue No. | ODE1222-2 |
| Genre | Classical (Chamber Music) |
Saariaho: Chamber Works for Strings, Vol. 1
Meta4
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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1.1
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Tocar
Kaija Saariaho; Minna Pensola; Anna Laakso |
7:11 | |||
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Vent nocturne
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1.2
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I. Sombres miroirs
Kaija Saariaho; Atte Kilpelainen; Marko Myohanen |
8:10 | |||
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1.3
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II. Soupirs de l'obscur
Kaija Saariaho; Atte Kilpelainen; Marko Myohanen |
6:15 | |||
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Calices
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1.4
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I. —
Kaija Saariaho; Antti Tikkanen; Anna Laakso |
5:57 | |||
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1.5
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II. —
Kaija Saariaho; Antti Tikkanen; Anna Laakso |
4:32 | |||
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1.6
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III. —
Kaija Saariaho; Antti Tikkanen; Anna Laakso |
5:11 | |||
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1.7
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Spins and Spells
Kaija Saariaho; Tomas Djupsjobacka |
6:50 | |||
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1.8
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Nocturne
Kaija Saariaho; Minna Pensola |
5:11 | |||
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1.9
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Nymphea, "Jardin secret III"
Kaija Saariaho; Meta4; Kaija Saariaho |
21:35 | |||
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Digital Booklet
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"The technical level of the playing throughout seems to be extremely high ..."
- The WholeNote
"The playing of Meta4 and Kaija Saariaho herself is superb. Their technique is astute, intense. Yet they are almost relaxed in the way they offer space for the at times complex and concentrated music to evolve and explain itself. This degree of competence only comes from great familiarity with the composer’s preoccupations and world. And these players respond admirably to the challenges attendant on this."
- Classical.Net
This is the first volume of a pair of albums devoted to the chamber works for strings written by contemporary Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, named Composer of the Year by Musical America in 2008. Saariaho is renowned for her vivid orchestration, however her chamber works as presented here by Meta4 display her ability to create unique sound worlds with only a few instruments. On this recording she also adds live electronics to create a unique colour. Award-winning ensemble Meta4 has become one of the most successful Finnish string quartets internationally.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Ondine Studio Masters
Recordings: Sellosali, Espoo, 5–6 and 8–9 October 2012 Executive Producer: Reijo Kiilunen Recording Producer: Meta4 Recording, Mixing and Mastering: Enno Mäemets – Editroom Oy Publishers: Chester (Calices, Nocturne, Spins and Spells, Tocar, Vent nocturne), Edition Wilhelm Hansen (Nymphéa) Piano technician: Matti Kyllönen Booklet Editor: Elke Albrecht Photo: Stefan Bremer (Kaija Saariaho & Meta4) Cover: Heijastus by Pasi Lensu Design: Armand Alcazar
Recordings: Sellosali, Espoo, 5–6 and 8–9 October 2012 Executive Producer: Reijo Kiilunen Recording Producer: Meta4 Recording, Mixing and Mastering: Enno Mäemets – Editroom Oy Publishers: Chester (Calices, Nocturne, Spins and Spells, Tocar, Vent nocturne), Edition Wilhelm Hansen (Nymphéa) Piano technician: Matti Kyllönen Booklet Editor: Elke Albrecht Photo: Stefan Bremer (Kaija Saariaho & Meta4) Cover: Heijastus by Pasi Lensu Design: Armand Alcazar
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -0.57 -1.74 to -0.20 | -25.13 -29.55 to -21.52 | -19.41 -22.40 to -16.10 | 15 12 to 17 | |
| 1 | Tocar | -0.20 | -21.52 | -16.1 | 12 |
| 2 | I. Sombres miroirs | -0.20 | -24.13 | -19.2 | 14 |
| 3 | II. Soupirs de l'obscur | -1.74 | -27.24 | -22.4 | 15 |
| 4 | I. — | -0.20 | -21.86 | -16.6 | 13 |
| 5 | II. — | -1.46 | -29.55 | -21.9 | 15 |
| 6 | III. — | -0.72 | -24.98 | -19.9 | 16 |
| 7 | Spins and Spells | -0.20 | -24.99 | -19.8 | 14 |
| 8 | Nocturne | -0.20 | -27.29 | -20.3 | 17 |
| 9 | Nymphea, "Jardin secret III" | -0.20 | -24.60 | -18.5 | 15 |