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The Analysis of Mixed Electroacoustic Music: Kaija Saariaho’s Verblendungen,a case study

 

 



 
       
       
  Sound Recordings Used
 

1. Kaija Saariaho: Verblendungen, Lichtbogen, Io, Stilleben. Avanti Chamber Orchestra conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste. Kultturutalo COncert Hall, Finland, March 1998. Finlandia FACD 374

2.  A portrait of Kaija Saariaho. Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen. Helsinki, Finland, April 1984. Bis CD 307.

3. Verblendungen: electroacoustic tape material. Cassette copy obtained from Wilhelm Hansen Publishers.

 

 
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