Kaija Saariaho
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Kaija Saariaho
Summary
Kaija Saariaho is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], she… she was born on October 14, 1952[3]. She died in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She died on June 2, 2023[5]. She worked as a composer[6] and conductor[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Kaija Saariaho's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
- Kaija Saariaho passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].
- Kaija Saariaho was born on October 14, 1952[3].
- Kaija Saariaho died on June 2, 2023[5].
- Kaija Saariaho's father was Launo Laakkonen[9].
- Kaija Saariaho was married to Jean-Baptiste Barrière[10].
- A child of Kaija Saariaho was Aleksi Barrière[11].
- Kaija Saariaho held citizenship in Finland[12].
- Kaija Saariaho held citizenship in France[13].
- Finnish was Kaija Saariaho's native language[14].
- Kaija Saariaho worked as a composer[6].
- Kaija Saariaho's professions included conductor[7].
- Kaija Saariaho's field of work was performing arts[15].
- Kaija Saariaho's field of work was music composition[16].
- Kaija Saariaho's field of work was music[17].
- Kaija Saariaho was educated at Sibelius Academy[18].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is Orion[19].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is Émilie[20].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is L'Amour de loin[21].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is Adriana Mater[22].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is Innocence[23].
- A notable work attributed to Kaija Saariaho is Maa[24].
- Kaija Saariaho received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[25].
- Kaija Saariaho received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize[26].
- Kaija Saariaho received the Rolf Schock Prize in Musical Arts[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Helsinki[2], Kaija Saariaho… she was born on October 14, 1952[3]. Her father was Launo Laakkonen[9]. Finnish was her native language[14].
Education
Kaija Saariaho was educated at Sibelius Academy[18]. She studied under Paavo Heininen[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6] and conductor[7]. Fields of work include performing arts[15], a type of arts[29]; music composition[16], an academic discipline[30]; and music[17], a type of arts[31].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Orion[19], Émilie[20], L'Amour de loin[21], Adriana Mater[22], Innocence[23], and Maa[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[25], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Léonie Sonning Music Prize[26], a music award[34], in Denmark[35], founded in 1959[36]; Rolf Schock Prize in Musical Arts[27], a music award[37], in Sweden[38]; Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[39], a grade of an order[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1943[42]; Polar Music Prize[43], a music award[44], in Sweden[45], founded in 1989[46]; and Grawemeyer Awards[47], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1985[50].
Personal Life
Among Kaija Saariaho's spouses was Jean-Baptiste Barrière[10]. A child of her was Aleksi Barrière[11].
Death and Burial
Kaija Saariaho died on June 2, 2023[5]. She passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was glioblastoma[51].
Why It Matters
Kaija Saariaho has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Kaija Saariaho born?
Kaija Saariaho's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
Where did Kaija Saariaho die?
Kaija Saariaho passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Kaija Saariaho's parents?
Kaija Saariaho's father was Launo Laakkonen[9].
Who was Kaija Saariaho married to?
Kaija Saariaho's spouses include Jean-Baptiste Barrière[10].
What did Kaija Saariaho do for work?
Kaija Saariaho worked as composer[6] and conductor[7].
Where did Kaija Saariaho go to school?
Kaija Saariaho was educated at Sibelius Academy[18].
What awards did Kaija Saariaho receive?
Honors received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[25], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[26], Rolf Schock Prize in Musical Arts[27], and Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[39].