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Esa-Pekka Salonen, Kaija Saariaho and Olivier Latry introduce Saariaho's Maan varjot

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Composing a work for organ and orchestra is not an easy task, but celebrated Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho was up to the challenge in her piece, Maan varjot (Earth's Shadows). Discover the collaborative process behind this commission with this film featuring Kaija Saariaho and Esa-Pekka Salonen in conversation. Noted French organist, Olivier Latry, contributes his perspective and put the newly restored Southbank Centre organ through its paces. The Philharmonia Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Olivier Latry performed this new work in London on 26 June 2014. Maan varjot was co-commissioned by the Philharmonia Orchestra, Southbank Centre, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and Orchestre National de Lyon. Discover our “Artists in Conversation“ playlist here:

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