`Caliban`s Dream` (Caliban`s Dream), monologue for baritone and instrumental ensemble, 1993 - Saariaho, Kaija

The play was written as a gift for the 50th birthday of composer Brian Ferneyhough, Saariaho`s teacher.
The text is based on Caliban`s monologue from William Shakespeare`s play The Tempest (`Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises...`).
The song later became part of a larger vocal cycle by Saariaho called `Tempest Songbook`.
The ensemble in the original version consists of baritone, clarinet, mandolin, guitar, harp and double bass.
In 1995 a revised version appeared: bass, alto flute, harpsichord and cello.

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	Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023) `Caliban`s Dream` (Caliban`s Dream), monologue for baritone and instrumental ensemble, 1993 The play was written as a gift for the 50th birthday of composer Brian Ferneyhough, Saariaho`s teacher. The text is based on Caliban`s monologue from William Shakespeare`s play The Tempest (`Be...Read more The play was written as a gift for the 50th birthday of composer Brian Ferneyhough, Saariaho`s teacher. The text is based on Caliban`s monologue from William Shakespeare`s play The Tempest (`Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises...`). The song later became part of a larger vocal cycle by Saariaho called `Tempest Songbook`. The ensemble in the original version consists of baritone, clarinet, mandolin, guitar, harp and double bass. In 1995 a revised version appeared: bass, alto flute, harpsichord and cello. Х Close Show records by: listenings count \| performer's rating \| alphabetical Petteri Salomaa (baritone) , Hannu Lintu (conductor), Avanti! Chamber Orchestra (Helsinki) 2000, Järvenpää Concert Hall (Finland) (0)

Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023)