Kaija Saariaho · 1952–2023 · Finnish
| Composed | 2000 |
| Instrumentation | 4[1.2.afl.pic] 3[1.2.ca] 3[1.2.bcl] 3[1.2.cbn] — 4 2 3 1 — tmp+4 — hp pf — str |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Soloists | Opera cast |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Tier | Core canon — standard repertoire |
| Editions & hire | Chester Music / Wise Music ↗ |
| Source | Instrumentation source (verified) ↗ |
Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.