BEYOND MUSIC: Kaija Saariaho: "A Portrait Concert"
Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. | Schoenberg Hall
Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho is acclaimed worldwide for her refined musical explorations and unique blending of coloristic textures and expression. This program presents some of the many facets of her chamber music through a variety of pieces, some involving visuals designed by composer and multimedia artist Jean-Baptiste Barrière. Special guests for this concert include Aliisa Neige Barrière (violin), Camilla Hoitenga (flute), Jean-Baptiste Barrière (electronics, video), UCLA Music Professors Gloria Cheng (piano), and Movses Pogossian (violin), and UCLA Music PhD Candidates Nikolaus Keelaghan (percussion), and Terri Richter (soprano).
Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.
Schoenberg Music Building, Schoenberg Hall
Price: $29-$39 ($15 UCLA Student/$25 Faculty & Staff)
The Schoenberg Music Building is located in North East Campus, just off Hilgard Ave.
Parking is available in lot 2.