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Saariaho, Kaija (1952–)

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Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho initially studied in Helsinki before moving on to Freiberg where she studied with Brian Ferneyhough and Klaus Huber among others. In 1982 she moved to Paris and began to work regularly at the musical research centre IRCAM. Early in her career she collaborated with Magnus Lindberg and Esa-Pekka Salonen to form the Finish new music ensemble Korvat Auki! (Ears Open!).
Title: Saariaho, Kaija (1952–)
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Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho initially studied in Helsinki before moving on to Freiberg where she studied with Brian Ferneyhough and Klaus Huber among others.
In 1982 she moved to Paris and began to work regularly at the musical research centre IRCAM.
Early in her career she collaborated with Magnus Lindberg and Esa-Pekka Salonen to form the Finish new music ensemble Korvat Auki! (Ears Open!).

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